The Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) group announced plans to honour US President Donald Trump with a Sikh prayer during the upcoming Khalistan Referendum on August 17.

At a press conference in Washington, SFJ leaders commended Trump for his strong stance against India’s actions, while criticising Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its efforts to counter the Khalistan movement globally.

Speaking at the press conference, SFJ leaders praised President Trump for his strong stance against India’s actions, while condemning Prime Minister Modi’s government for its global campaign against the Khalistan movement.

The SFJ leaders further described the referendum as a “Ballot Bomb” representing the voices of 1.5 million Sikhs worldwide.

The Sikh leaders accused the Modi regime of using illegal tactics, including assassinations, embassy-run terror operations, and extrajudicial killings to suppress the Sikh independence movement.

A Sikh leader said, “India has turned its embassies into spy hubs and centres for plotting assassinations”.

In a tribute to President Trump, the SFJ will perform a Sikh prayer (Ardas) at the National Mall, recognising his administration’s actions to protect American jobs and crack down on fraudulent H-1B visa practices linked to India.

The group also lauded Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods as a response to transnational terrorism.

SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said, “The Khalistan Referendum question will echo loudly on August 17. Each vote challenges India’s occupation of Punjab.”