In a shocking revelation, documents accessed by CNN-News18 have exposed financial links between Khalistani extremists and Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Jagmeet Singh. These documents detail significant contributions from known Khalistani figures, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Mo Dhaliwal, Tehal Singh, and others, to Singh’s NDP, which had previously allied with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.

The financial records reveal that Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a slain Khalistani terrorist, made multiple donations to the NDP from 2014 to 2019. His first recorded contribution was on June 26, 2014, when he donated CAD 250 (around ₹15,139). Subsequent transactions include three donations of CAD 375 (approximately ₹22,705 each) made in November 2017. Mo Dhaliwal, another prominent Khalistani figure, also made substantial contributions to the NDP between 2017 and 2021, including CAD 1,550 in May 2017 and CAD 1,000 in November 2018. Records show a cumulative donation of over CAD 4,000 in mid-2019, along with smaller contributions continuing into September 2021.

Other figures linked to the Khalistani movement also appear in these records. In October 2017, Tehal Singh contributed CAD 200, while Bhagat Brar donated CAD 400 in June of the same year. Additionally, donations from Malkeet Singh and another Khalistani extremist, Dulai, were recorded in 2015 and 2017.

These revelations come amidst heightened diplomatic strains between India and Canada. The Indian government has repeatedly called on Canada to address the activities of Khalistani extremists, with Canada facing criticism for allegedly inadequate action against them despite extradition requests from India.

The security situation for Hindu communities in Canada has also become increasingly concerning. There have been multiple incidents over the past year involving vandalism of Hindu temples and intimidation of temple leaders. In one recent instance, the Triveni Mandir in Brampton, Ontario, had to cancel a planned event due to threats of violent protests from Khalistani groups. Scheduled for November 17, the event was intended to provide life certificates to Sikh and Hindu residents and was organised in coordination with the Indian consulate. However, after receiving a warning from Peel Regional Police regarding an “extremely high and imminent threat level” from violent protesters, the temple administration decided to cancel the gathering.

Threat posters from the Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice have circulated on social media, calling for protests outside Hindu temples. For the Hindu community in Canada, these threats underscore a climate of escalating fear and tension, while Indo-Canadian relations continue to be challenged by Canada’s approach to Khalistani activism within its borders.