tribune news service
New Delhi, January 30
Rising tensions within Australia’s Indian diaspora exploded in Melbourne on Sunday, with two separate brawls between Haristani activists and pro-Indian demonstrators during the so-called ‘Punjab independence referendum’. were injured and many were taken into custody.
Australia’s Indian High Commissioner Manpreet Vora visited two anti-India and pro-Calistani-painted temples, met with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, and accused two men of being treated as minors. We talked about violence. During Sunday’s “referendum” vote, he was injured while police used pepper spray to quell a brawl.
It was an honor to visit the Prime Minister of Victoria @DanielAndrewsMP today. We discussed strong and growing bilateral relations, yesterday’s violence in Melbourne, and how to stop the extremist Haristani group from engaging in further activities that undermine peace and harmony. pic.twitter.com/BSA9xlGNX6
— Manpreet Vohra (@VohraManpreet) January 30, 2023
Vohra said Australia should not allow Khalistani groups to enter the country to sow discord. The Indian diplomat raised the red flag, but he was “disappointed” that the issue could not be addressed in the tender, as the Indian envoy had previously been destroyed by alleged pro-Calistani elements. visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and his ISKCON Krishna Temple.
I am honored to visit the iconic ISKCON Krishna Temple in Albert Park, Melbourne. This is another sacred site recently destroyed by the pro-Haristani elements. Their hateful graffiti is threatening Melbourne’s peaceful Indo-Australian community and must be stopped. pic.twitter.com/7ZZk8qI3R5
— Manpreet Vohra (@VohraManpreet) January 30, 2023
“Indications that pro-Kalistan elements are stepping up their activities in Australia are being actively supported and instigated by members of banned terrorist organizations such as Sikh Justice (SFJ) and other hostile agencies outside Australia. It shows that it is being done,” said a statement from the Indian High Commission.
“We urge the Australian Government to ensure the safety and security of members of the Indian community and their property and not to allow the use of Australian territory for activities that are detrimental to the territorial integrity, security and national interests of India. It’s been done.” added.
Vohra later told media channels: They are proud Sikhs, Australians and Indians. Many feel threatened and surrendered to the radical elements that want to take over Gurdwarath. They have a hateful ideology and the silent majority must rise up and give them no space here. “
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