Strongly opposing the "hate speech" delivered by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has called for a prohibition on his entry into&nbsp;Canadian territory. The Canadian-based Hindu group has accused Pannun of instilling fear among Hindus and Indians residing in Canada.

Peter Thorning, the legal representative for HFC, expressed the forum's concerns to Marc Miller, who serves as the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in Canada's House of Commons.

HFC has urged the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to conduct a thorough investigation and take the necessary measures to declare Pannun "ineligible" for entry into Canada.

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<h2>What does the letter say?</h2>

“I wish to bring to your attention a matter of profound concern regarding Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. He currently serves as the legal representative for the US-based organisation known as Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which advocates for the establishment of a separate Sikh state. Additionally, Pannun is the lawyer who issued a statement in support of Hardeep Singh Nijjar following his killing on June 18,” the letter read.

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Emphasising Pannun's designation as a "terrorist" and the outlawed status of his organisation, SFJ, within India, HFC's attorney, Thorning, brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities the longstanding connections between the two countries, which have faced political challenges due to Khalistani elements promoting hatred under the guise of free speech.

“We highlight that the Government of India has previously labelled Pannu a terrorist, according to Indian media reports, and has banned the group in the country, accusing it of supporting violent extremism," said the letter.

"Canada and India have longstanding bilateral relations built upon shared traditions of democracy, pluralism and strong interpersonal connections. Canada is home to one of the largest communities of Indian origin, with approximately 4% of Canadians being of Indian heritage (1.3 million people). The deep cultural and political ties between Canada and India are strengthened by a growing network of official dialogues, agreements, memoranda of understanding and working groups," HFC's counsel added in the letter.

The Hindu group&nbsp;also brought attention to a recent video featuring Pannun in which he issued a warning to all Indo-Canadian Hindus to depart Canada.

In the video, Pannun accused Canadian Hindus of "working against the very nation from which they derive economic advantages," as stated in HFC's communication.

HFC's legal representative explicitly outlined the relevant sections related to 'Public Incitement of Hatred' and requested an inquiry into Pannun's actions, as well as the prohibition of his entry into Canada.

"Section 319 of the Criminal Code makes it unlawful to incite or promote hatred against an identifiable group. There is no doubt that Hindus are an identifiable group&nbsp;as defined in section 318 (4) of the Criminal Code," the letter further said.

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In the video that is doing the rounds on social media, SFJ chief Pannun could be heard urging Canadian Sikhs to convene in Vancouver on October 29 to vote on whether "Indian High Commissioner Verma is responsible for the killing&nbsp;of Hardeep Singh Nijaar".

Pannun kept his stance that pro-Khalistan Sikhs have always been loyal to Canada and have complied with&nbsp;the country's laws.

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Strongly opposing the "hate speech" delivered by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has called for a prohibition on his entry into Canadian territory.

Strongly opposing the "hate speech" delivered by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has called for a prohibition on his entry into Canadian territory. The Canadian-based Hindu group has accused Pannun of instilling fear among Hindus and Indians residing in Canada. Peter Thorning, the legal representative for HFC, expressed the forum's concerns to Marc Miller, who serves as the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship in Canada's House of Commons. HFC has urged the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to conduct a thorough investigation and take the necessary measures to declare Pannun "ineligible" for entry into Canada. Also read | Canada: Parliamentary speaker Anthony Rota resigns after tribute to Nazi-linked veteran What does the letter say? “I wish to bring to your attention a matter of profound concern regarding Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. He currently serves as the legal representative for the US-based organisation known as Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which advocates for the establishment of a separate Sikh state. Additionally, Pannun is the lawyer who issued a statement in support of Hardeep Singh Nijjar following his killing on June 18,” the letter read. Hindu Forum Canada’s Lawyer writes to Minister Immigration of Canada Mr. ⁦@MarcMillerVM⁩ to make Gurpatwant Singh Pannu inadmissible to Canada due to his hateful threats to Canadian Hindus ⁦@JustinTrudeau⁩ ⁦@DLeBlancNB⁩ pic.twitter.com/CJvu4Uxzzm — HinduForumCanada #HFC (@canada_hindu) September 26, 2023 × Emphasising Pannun's designation as a "terrorist" and the outlawed status of his organisation, SFJ, within India, HFC's attorney, Thorning, brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities the longstanding connections between the two countries, which have faced political challenges due to Khalistani elements promoting hatred under the guise of free speech. “We highlight that the Government of India has previously labelled Pannu a terrorist, according to Indian media reports, and has banned the group in the country, accusing it of supporting violent extremism," said the letter. "Canada and India have longstanding bilateral relations built upon shared traditions of democracy, pluralism and strong interpersonal connections. Canada is home to one of the largest communities of Indian origin, with approximately 4% of Canadians being of Indian heritage (1.3 million people). The deep cultural and political ties between Canada and India are strengthened by a growing network of official dialogues, agreements, memoranda of understanding and working groups," HFC's counsel added in the letter. The Hindu group also brought attention to a recent video featuring Pannun in which he issued a warning to all Indo-Canadian Hindus to depart Canada. In the video, Pannun accused Canadian Hindus of "working against the very nation from which they derive economic advantages," as stated in HFC's communication. HFC's legal representative explicitly outlined the relevant sections related to 'Public Incitement of Hatred' and requested an inquiry into Pannun's actions, as well as the prohibition of his entry into Canada. "Section 319 of the Criminal Code makes it unlawful to incite or promote hatred against an identifiable group. There is no doubt that Hindus are an identifiable group as defined in section 318 (4) of the Criminal Code," the letter further said. Also watch | Gravitas: Western double standard? Khalistani Terrorist Nijjar called 'Sikh Activist' In the video that is doing the rounds on social media, SFJ chief Pannun could be heard urging Canadian Sikhs to convene in Vancouver on October 29 to vote on whether "Indian High Commissioner Verma is responsible for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijaar". Pannun kept his stance that pro-Khalistan Sikhs have always been loyal to Canada and have complied with the country's laws. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Less than a month after communal tensions rocked the city of Leicester, United Kingdom, over 180 Hindu organisations and temples have written an open letter to the UK Prime Minister Lizz Truss.

Less than a month after communal tensions rocked the city of Leicester, United Kingdom, over 180 Hindu organisations and temples have written an open letter to the UK Prime Minister Lizz Truss. Reportedly, the letter written by Insight UK, a platform for British Hindus and British Indians was signed by 180 Hindu organisations and sought urgent action from targetted hate crimes against the community. “We write to draw your attention to the recent disturbances in Leicester, Birmingham and other towns which have greatly distressed the Indian and Hindu communities in the UK. Hatred towards the Hindu community is at an all-time high, to the point where there has been open violence, intimidation, and abuse levelled at Hindus through physical assaults, harassment on social media, and most recently through soft targeting in schools and the workplace,” read the letter. The letter added that the Hindu community feels like it is 'under a seige' and that many in the community have already left their neighbourhood due to fear. "This Hindu community now lives in a state of fear. While some families have already left the neighbourhood, many more are preparing to relocate. It is worth noting that a small, but highly organised band of radical Islamists took full advantage of the community tensions that existed between this marginalised Hindu community and their Muslim neighbours which previously lived in peace.” OPEN LETTER by INSIGHT UK, signed by 180 Hindu organisations to the PM of UK @trussliz. Authorities must act against targeted hate crimes against the #Hindu community. Failing Liberty: Tolerating intolerance is breaking #Britain. #Hinduphobia #HindusUnderAttackInUK #Leicester 1/2 pic.twitter.com/zw0ZB04sBR — INSIGHT UK (@INSIGHTUK2) October 14, 2022 × The letter said that the Hindu community has made the UK its home for over 250 years, despite accounting for less than two per cent of the total population. However, despite the low population, the community's socio-economic contribution was 'significantly higher'. Read more: Leicester violence: Hindu-Muslim leaders call for calm after cricket match flare-up To summarise the letter, the Hindu community in the UK demanded that an independent investigation be carried into the attacks to ascertain the cause of anti-Hindu hatred. It added that the government should help fund training for teachers so that they can identify and deal with anti-Hindu hatred in schools. “The above proposals and/or recommendations will go a long way in repairing the damage that has been done to so many by an extremist few." The genesis The violence first erupted in August after Pakistan defeated India in an Asia Cup cricket match. Several clips that went viral on social media showed violence breaking out after the cricket match. Afterwards, multiple reports of targeted attacks and incidents of vandalism against Hindu symbols were reported across the city. Read more: India condemns Leicester violence and vandalism of Hindu religious premises The Indian High Commission, at the time, deplored the incident and urged the UK authorities to take strict action against the perpetrators. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Right-wing Hindu groups intensified protests against the release of a controversial Bollywood film &quot;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-protests-mobs-go-on-rampage-in-ahmedabad-30572">Padmaavat</a>&quot; amid heightened police presence in various states on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court refused to allow some states to ban the film.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-releases-tomorrow-security-beefed-up-30596">Protests against the film</a> turned increasingly violent late on Tuesday with vandalism around a number of multiplexes in Gujarat and dozens of motorcycles being set on fire around malls that house theatres.

Groups critical of the project have accused its director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, of distorting history by portraying a Muslim ruler as the &quot;lover&quot; of Queen Padmavati of the Hindu Rajput warrior clan. The filmmakers deny the accusation.

The police had to open fire to disperse crowds on Tuesday night and protests are expected to continue in various parts of the country ahead of the release of the film on January 25.&nbsp;

In Chhattisgarh, dozens of members of Rajput community staged protests and burned an effigy of Bhansali on Tuesday evening, Rakesh Singh Bais of the community group Sarwa Kshatriya Mahasabha told Reuters.

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The members of the communities and from Hindu organisations will form a human chain on Wednesday and stage a motorcycle rally to give cinema hall owners final warnings, Bais said.

OP&nbsp;Galhotra, the director general of police for Rajasthan, said they have information that members of the Karni Sena and other Rajput groups were planning a protest in various parts of the state against the movie.

&quot;We have been talking to the leaders of the Karni Sena and they don`t want to end their protest...we have decided to allow them to hold small protests, and have made adequate arrangements to maintain law and order,&quot; Galhotra said.

Rajvansh Singh, the district secretary of the Karni Sena in the city of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, said he is the custodian of the respect of Hindu Rajput women and anyone trying to depict history as fiction will have to pay a price for their mistake.

&quot;We will not allow the movie to be released, the director thinks he can change the name and release his film this makes no sense. Queen Padmini is like our goddess, no one will be allowed to insult our goddess and our Hindu pride.&quot;&nbsp;

Protests against the film turned increasingly violent late on Tuesday with vandalism around a number of multiplexes in Gujarat

Right-wing Hindu groups intensified protests against the release of a controversial Bollywood film "Padmaavat" amid heightened police presence in various states on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court refused to allow some states to ban the film. Protests against the film turned increasingly violent late on Tuesday with vandalism around a number of multiplexes in Gujarat and dozens of motorcycles being set on fire around malls that house theatres. Groups critical of the project have accused its director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, of distorting history by portraying a Muslim ruler as the "lover" of Queen Padmavati of the Hindu Rajput warrior clan. The filmmakers deny the accusation. The police had to open fire to disperse crowds on Tuesday night and protests are expected to continue in various parts of the country ahead of the release of the film on January 25. In Chhattisgarh, dozens of members of Rajput community staged protests and burned an effigy of Bhansali on Tuesday evening, Rakesh Singh Bais of the community group Sarwa Kshatriya Mahasabha told Reuters. Also read: Padmaavat review: Ranveer Singh shines in Bhansali's visually grand historical saga The members of the communities and from Hindu organisations will form a human chain on Wednesday and stage a motorcycle rally to give cinema hall owners final warnings, Bais said. OP Galhotra, the director general of police for Rajasthan, said they have information that members of the Karni Sena and other Rajput groups were planning a protest in various parts of the state against the movie. "We have been talking to the leaders of the Karni Sena and they don`t want to end their protest...we have decided to allow them to hold small protests, and have made adequate arrangements to maintain law and order," Galhotra said. Rajvansh Singh, the district secretary of the Karni Sena in the city of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, said he is the custodian of the respect of Hindu Rajput women and anyone trying to depict history as fiction will have to pay a price for their mistake. "We will not allow the movie to be released, the director thinks he can change the name and release his film this makes no sense. Queen Padmini is like our goddess, no one will be allowed to insult our goddess and our Hindu pride."

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