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Around 35,000 Sikhs participated in the latest voting phase for the Khalistan Referendum, a campaign advocating for an independent Sikh state. The next referendum is scheduled to take place on August 17 in Washington, D.C., as the movement gains momentum among the global Sikh diaspora.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A referendum for the Khalistan movement was held in Los Angeles, USA, on March 23, 2025. The Sikh community eagerly participated and viewed it as a crucial step towards their long-awaited freedom from decades of alleged Indian oppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparations for the referendum are in full swing, with Sikh activists considering it a significant milestone in their struggle for an independent Khalistan. The movement, which advocates for a separate Sikh homeland, has gained momentum following the assassination of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Investigations have pointed to the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in his killing, further straining relations between Canada and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The targeted killings of Sikh leaders in foreign countries have raised serious concerns about India’s global reputation, with many questioning its alleged involvement in overseas operations. Analysts argue that India has a history of engaging in foreign terrorism, and the referendum serves as a message that Sikhs, no matter where they are in the world, remain determined in their quest for self-determination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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