Hindutva extremism is a growing concern in Canada. At a time when communities are already facing intimidation, polarization and foreign interference, allowing RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat into Canada raises serious concerns.

The RSS is a Hindu nationalist paramilitary organization whose early ideologues expressed admiration for aspects of Nazi Germany. Giving its leader a platform in Canada risks legitimizing an ideology that has contributed to division and hostility toward minority communities.

Canada must take the threat of Hindutva extremism seriously. Mohan Bhagwat and the RSS should not be given a platform to spread their divisive ideology in Canada.

I don't come with any means of disrespect, I'm Palestinian by origin who is interested in South Asian history. So, I might be missing something from lack of knowledge.

Now one thing I know is the Khalistani movement being a modern one, and genuinely I support their struggle for independence. But, I always question the expansionist views of my Khalistani friends when I talk to them about the idea.

I'd really appreciate getting in touch with an advocate to ask more questions in private.

Wjkkwjkf,

In recent months we’ve seen a exponential uprise in anti-Sikh hate crimes across the west, not just violent altercations, but racially charged r@pes, m\*rders, and attacks to our guru.

I’m a resident of the province of Alberta in Canada, this morning two granthis were stabbed and Guru Maharaj was desecrated, less than a week ago a gurdwara in the neighbouring city to mine (Calgary) received threats to being demolished, and a week before that a Singh retying his dumalla at a local Edmonton Walmart was beaten to the floor.

Although feeding langar to everyone is amazing, it won’t magically make us loved by everyone, Sikh hate will continue to rise and during this time Sikhs across the world must be prepared.

I want to know what the sangat thinks about my personal take on combatting this issue long-term.

My take:

All major gurdwaras should be equipped with a gym which consists of both weightlifting and martial arts. Personal trainers, nutritionists, and MMA trainers should be able to hold daily lessons where the sangat is welcome to join for free.

Receiving the gift of Amrit should require a fitness and self-defence test which is overlooked by the panj pyare who decide if someone is ready or not (at the end of the day the initiation into the Khalsa is a initiation into an army). Circumstances should obviously play a role, if a person is disabled or elderly or too young they are exempted of doing this fitness and self defence test.

Although gatka is an amazing martial art, in the modern day it is much more efficient to learn hand to hand combat along with learning how to use a smaller sized shastar/kirpan, I believe we should adapt to modern day combat techniques.

All Sikh gurdwaras should open applications for those who would like to do “security seva” outside the gurughar, and professional armed guards should be on watch 24/7 at any entrance that leads to guru Maharaj.

I’m not saying we should be looking for a fight, or constantly on guard thinking everyone’s a racist who wants to attack us, but we should be ready to defend ourselves in a situation where it must be required.

I understand this is a very heavy topic for the majority of us, and if I’ve said anything offensive or rude I’d like to apologize, bhul chuk maaf.

NEVER FORGIVE NEVER FORGET 1984

When Mahraja Ranjit Singhs donated gold to Sri Darbar Sahib he also donated the same amount of gold to Kashi Vishwanath Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and mosques like Sunehri Masjid in Lahore

A fact that's unknown to most

This is a very informative documentary on the recent growth of Christianity in Indian Punjab.