A controversial parade organized by Khalistani sympathizers in Toronto’s Malton Gurdwara has sparked outrage in Canada’s Hindu community. The parade featured a striking display — a large truck carrying a mock jail cell with effigies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
In a widely circulated video on social media, the group can be heard demanding the deportation of 800,000 Hindus from Canada to India. The event follows recent incidents of vandalism, including pro-Khalistan graffiti on a Sikh gurdwara and a Hindu temple, deepening concerns about rising tensions.
Canadian Hindu community leaders have condemned the event, calling it “blatant anti-Hindu hatred.” Shawn Binda, a prominent Hindu voice in Canada, tweeted, “This isn’t a protest against India’s government. It’s blatant anti-Hindu hatred from a Khalistani terrorist group, notorious for Canada’s deadliest attack, yet arrogantly claiming the right to stay.” His comments reference the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing by Khalistani extremists, which killed 329 people.
Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman also weighed in, comparing Khalistani and jihadi extremist threats in the country. He questioned whether newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently led the Liberal Party to a surprising electoral victory, would handle the issue differently from predecessor Justin Trudeau.
The Coalition of Hindus of North America described the parade as a “shameful day,” warning, “The world has seen this template before and needs to be alarmed.” The group urged city, provincial, and national authorities to take action and called for greater media and human rights attention.
This incident follows the Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade in Surrey last month, where Khalistan flags and anti-India messages, including “wanted” posters of PM Modi and Amit Shah, were also seen, drawing similar criticism.