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SFJ blocks Indian consulate in San Francisco with Indira Gandhi float

Khalistan Freedom Car Rally serves as a stark reminder to Modi that Violence begets violence

By Murtaza Ali Shah
January 08, 2024
This still shows a float depicting the assassination of Indira Gandhi by Satwant Singh and Beant Singh on January 7, 2024. — Provided by the author
This still shows a float depicting the assassination of Indira Gandhi by Satwant Singh and Beant Singh on January 7, 2024. — Provided by the author  

SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON: Pro-Khalistan Sikh for Justice (SFJ) blocked and besieged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, challenging India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) team visiting America with a float depicting the assassination of Indira Gandhi by Satwant Singh and Beant Singh.

Hundreds of SFJ activists took part in the blockade and the rally. The Khalistan freedom car rally marked the 35th anniversary of the martyrdom of Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaheed Kehar Singh as it journeyed from Berkeley Marina to the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, said the SFJ. With over 1,000 vehicles, the rally commenced at Marina Berkeley, proceeding towards the San Francisco Indian Consulate. The participants exuded enthusiasm as they passionately chanted slogans in support of Khalistan.

The Khalistan Freedom Car Rally, organised by the secessionist group SFJ ahead of Khalistan referendum voting on 28th January in San Francisco, serves as a stark reminder to Modi that “Violence begets violence.” Simultaneously, as reported by Indian media, an NIA team is currently in the United States.