The Paa

We remember the horrific political violence of 1984 and the thousands of innocent Sikhs who lost their lives. Their suffering must never be forgotten. But history cannot be told selectively. The violence of the 1980s and 1990s also claimed thousands of innocent Hindu lives at the hands of militants. Official figures have recorded over 11,000 civilian deaths attributed to militancy, including thousands of Hindus. There were documented incidents where Hindu passengers were singled out and killed on buses and trains. One community’s suffering must never be acknowledged by erasing another’s. And let’s be absolutely clear, Political violence and historical grievances from another country cannot justify intimidation, harassment, or targeting of Hindu Canadians, our temples, women, and children here in Canada. Nor can they justify disrupting neighbourhoods or creating hostility between communities. The overwhelming majority of Hindus and Sikhs in Canada want peace, dignity, and mutual respect. A small group of extremists, including those associated with Canada-Based Khalistani Extremism (#CBKE), does not represent the entire Sikh community. Remember every innocent victim. Reject selective narratives. Condemn extremism without double standards. FACTS PREVAIL.