Sikhs Participate in Khalistan Referendum in Calgary

Thousands of Sikhs gathered at Calgary’s Municipal Plaza to vote in the Khalistan Referendum. The voting, organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), seeks the opinion of Sikhs in Alberta on creating an independent state for the Sikh nation.

The SFJ organized the referendum to gauge support for an independent Sikh state, Khalistan. An estimated one million Sikhs live in Canada, with nearly 100,000 residing in Calgary. Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s family was the first to vote, surrounded by prominent Khalistan figures.

The SFJ leader dedicated the Calgary voting to nine Canadian Sikhs assassinated by India for supporting Khalistan. These martyrs include Lakhbir Singh Rode, Bhupinder Singh Kooner, Harjinder Singh Para, Talwinder Singh Parmar, Surinder Singh Shinder Commando, Balbir Singh Khaira, Jathedar Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Mohinder Singh Kooner, and Surinder Singh Ravi.

Sikh prayers, led by local religious figures from Gurdwara Dashmesh Culture Centre, marked the start of voting. Thousands formed long queues to cast their votes in the non-binding referendum, aimed at gathering global Sikh opinions before presenting the final results to the United Nations.

Participants carried Khalistan flags and decorated the area with posters of Sikh martyrs, revered globally. All voting phases are supervised by non-aligned direct democracy experts from the Punjab Referendum Commission (PRC). The PRC ensures transparency through third-party staff approved by the Commission.

The referendum poses the question, “Should Indian Governed Punjab Be An Independent Country?” with options of “Yes” and “No”. The voting process, from registration to ballot sealing, is conducted with the highest level of transparency.

This significant event in Calgary reflects the ongoing global efforts of Sikhs advocating for an independent Khalistan. The referendum’s results will be presented to the United Nations, highlighting the international dimension of the Sikh struggle for self-determination.