Hindu Canadians Face Rising Threats from Khalistani Supporters as PM Shri Narendra Modi Visit Canada
- HCF Board
- Jun 16
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 17
Hindu Canadian Foundation Condemns Khalistani Extremism and Calls for Protection of Hindu Canadians During PM Modi’s Visit to Canada
Ottawa, June 17, 2025 — The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) expresses deep concern over the escalating activities of Khalistani extremists in Canada, particularly in light of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to attend the G7 Summit in Calgary. Khalistani Groups are issuing threats to Shri Narendra Modi while also Targetting Hindu Canadians in their speech and infographics. These groups have repeatedly engaged in hate-driven actions, including attacks on Hindu temples, incitement of violence, and the promotion of divisive narratives that threaten the safety and harmony of all Canadians.
Rising Khalistani Extremism: A Threat to Hindu Canadians
In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests, vandalism of Hindu temples, and open displays of hatred against Hindu Canadians. The Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, was violently disrupted in November 2024 during a consular camp organized by the Indian High Commission, with Khalistani supporters clashing with devotees, wielding flagpoles as weapons, and chanting anti-Hindu and Anti-India slogans. Similar incidents have occurred across Canada, including the defacement of a Hindu temple in Windsor, Ontario, in 2023, and the targeting of the Triveni Mandir and Community Centre in Brampton, which was forced to cancel a consular event due to an “extremely high and imminent threat level of violent protests.”
More recently, on May 4, 2025, a Khalsa Day parade in Toronto featured a mock jail with effigies of Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, alongside banners calling for the deportation of 800,000+ Hindu Canadians from Canada.
This parade, organized by Khalistani sympathizers, are blatant display of anti-Hindu hatred, with videos circulating widely on social media showing provocative anti-India imagery and separatist slogans. Such actions not only foster division but also endanger the safety of Hindu Canadians, who have been loyal and contributing members of Canada’s multicultural fabric.
Disturbing Symbolism and Targeting of Hindu Identity in Recent Khalistani Protest:
The HCF is particularly alarmed by the recent campaign dubbed “Ambush Modi,” orchestrated by groups like Sikhs for Justice, which has openly called for disrupting PM Modi’s visit to Canada. Posts on X reported a meeting in Calgary where Khalistani extremists declared their intent to “kill Modi politics,” a provocative statement that escalates tensions ahead of the G7 Summit. Most disturbingly, these groups have resorted to using Hindu religious symbols, such as applying a tilak (a sacred Hindu forehead mark) on effigies of PM Modi, only to have these effigies smashed by children during public events. This deliberate misuse of sacred Hindu symbols is not only disrespectful but also a calculated attempt to vilify Hindu identity and incite hatred against our community.
Such acts are not isolated but part of a broader pattern of Khalistani extremism that seeks to spread violence against Hindus while promoting passive and overt attacks on Hindu Canadians. The HCF strongly condemns these actions. These incidents have left Hindu Canadians feeling vulnerable and targeted in a country they proudly call home.
Public Safety Canada’s Recognition of Khalistani Extremism
The Canadian government’s own Public Safety Canada website explicitly identifies Khalistani extremism as a form of terrorism and a threat to the safety of all Canadians. Despite this acknowledgment, the lack of decisive action against these groups has emboldened their activities, allowing them to operate with impunity. HCF is deeply concerned that this perceived leniency, as highlighted by former Toronto Police Sergeant Donald Best, stems from inadequate vetting processes that allow individuals with ties to organized crime and extremist ideologies to find refuge in Canada.
The failure to address these threats not only endangers Hindu Canadians but also undermines Canada’s commitment to multiculturalism and religious harmony.
A Call for Action
Hindu Canadian Foundation stands united with the vast majority of Sikh Canadians, who share our vision for a peaceful and inclusive Canada. We call on the Canadian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, to take immediate and decisive action to safeguard Hindu Canadians from the dangerous ideology of Khalistani extremism. Specifically, we demand:
Enhanced Protection for Hindu Canadians & Their Places of Worship: The government must ensure that Hindu temples and other religious sites are adequately protected from vandalism and violence.
Prosecution of Extremists: Those responsible for attacks on Hindu Canadians or promoting violence towards the community and their places of worship must face swift and transparent prosecution to deter future incidents.
Strengthened Vetting Processes: Canada must address the concerns raised by India regarding lax immigration and visa policies that allow individuals with criminal backgrounds to exploit the system in Canada and expand criminal networks in Canada, which is impacting all Canadians.
Condemnation of Hate Speech: Political leaders across all parties must unequivocally condemn hate speech and divisive rhetoric, such as calls to deport Hindus, to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to inclusivity.
A Unified Stand for Peace
Hindu Canadians are loyal citizens who cherish Canada’s values of diversity and mutual respect. We seek to strengthen the bonds between Canada and India (The majority of Hindu Canadians come from India, while others have roots connected with India) and remains committed to fostering harmony and collaboration with all communities, including our Sikh brothers and sisters, who are equally affected by the divisive actions of a small group of extremists.
As PM Modi arrives in Canada for the G7 Summit, we urge the Canadian government to seize this opportunity to rebuild trust and ensure the safety of Hindu Canadians. Silence in the face of extremism is not an option. We call on all Canadians to stand together against hate and to uphold the values that make this nation a beacon of multiculturalism.
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