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India Protests Khalistan Referendum Vote in Canada Despite Trudeau Defending Freedom of Expression

  • Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) held a Khalistan referendum voting at a gurdwara in British Columbia, Canada on November 6th.

  • This coincided with PM Modi expressing concerns to PM Trudeau about anti-India activities by extremist groups in Canada.

  • The gurdwara was previously led by Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent SFJ figure who was killed in June.

  • Despite India's repeated concerns, Trudeau said Canadian diaspora should express themselves without interference.

  • Trudeau stated Canada will defend freedom of expression but also prevent violence and push back against hatred.

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