Indian Americans rally at San Francisco consulate in support of India after Khalistani attack
- In Reports
- 07:33 PM, Jul 15, 2023
- Myind Staff
Scores of Indian Americans gathered in front of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco to hold a peace rally and express solidarity with India in the wake of a recent attempted arson attack by Khalistan supporters. The incident, captured in a video dated July 2 and shared on Twitter, showed the act of arson at the Indian Consulate, marking the second act of violence targeting the diplomatic facility within months.
A significant number of Indian Americans from the San Francisco area and its surroundings came together this week to demonstrate their support for India. The peaceful rally, held in front of the Indian Consulate, denounced the recent act of violence as an act of terrorism and demanded that those responsible for the violence be brought to justice.
India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, visited the Consulate and held discussions with Indian diplomats and officials at the mission. Meanwhile, India has urged partner countries such as Canada, the UK, and the US to refrain from providing space for the "extremist Khalistani ideology," as it is detrimental to bilateral relations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that the "radical, extremist Khalistani ideology" is detrimental to India and its partner countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. He made this statement in New Delhi earlier this month.
In a previous incident on March 19, a group of pro-Khalistan protesters attacked and vandalized the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. The protesters, shouting pro-Khalistan slogans, breached the makeshift security barriers and placed two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. However, the consulate personnel swiftly removed the flags.
The rally held by Indian Americans in front of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco serves as a display of solidarity with India and strong condemnation of the recent acts of violence. The Indian government, along with its diplomats and officials, continues to engage with partner countries while urging them to reject the extremist Khalistani ideology and maintain harmonious bilateral relations.
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