The Sikh community in the United States will hold a Khalistan referendum in Washington, DC, on Sunday, with thousands of Sikhs from across the country expected to participate, Kashmir Media Service reported.
Organised by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a pro-Khalistan group, the referendum is part of a global campaign to seek an independent Sikh homeland.
SFJ leaders, speaking at a press conference, praised US President Donald Trump for his stance against India’s policies, while condemning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its efforts to curb the movement worldwide.
According to reports, President Trump recently wrote a letter to SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, assuring the protection of US nationals.
In recent years, investigations in the US, Canada and Australia have exposed alleged Indian intelligence networks targeting Sikh activists.
A US court also ordered the deportation of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of involvement in a plot to assassinate Pannun, while Australia’s intelligence agency (ASIO) uncovered similar espionage networks.
Representing a global population of 30 million, the Sikh community continues to pursue its political struggle through peaceful means.
Since its launch in 2021, the Khalistan referendum campaign has been held in eight countries.
Despite Indian opposition, several courts abroad have rejected New Delhi’s extradition requests, with organisers claiming this affirms the legitimacy of the Sikh movement under international law.
