‘What’s happening in Canada?’: clashes between Hindus and Sikhs spark fears of growing divisions
‘What’s happening in Canada?’: clashes between Hindus and Sikhs spark fears of growing divisions
Misinformation drives tensions in Ontario’s south Asian community amid rise of Hindu nationalism
Summary
Clashes between Sikh activists and Hindu nationalist counterprotesters in Brampton, Ontario, have heightened fears of growing divisions within Canada’s South Asian community.
The violence erupted after Sikh activists protested a visit by Indian officials at a Hindu temple, linking it to alleged Indian government campaigns against Sikh separatists abroad.
Critics say misinformation and Hindu nationalist rhetoric, fueled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, have escalated tensions.
Community leaders stress the unrest reflects political, not sectarian, conflicts, while calls grow to regulate protests near places of worship to prevent further violence.
Maybe the Sikhs would feel less threatened if the Indian Government wasn't literally threatening their lives?
Sounds like an India-type problem
No, hateful bigotry is not a uniquely Indian problem.