#1 Look at this line-up.
Peter Virdee (Hardip Singh, @petervirdee) standing next to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Same room. Same visit. Same historic London gurdwara: Khalsa Jatha British Isles / Central Gurdwara, Shepherd's Bush.
This is not a blurry crowd shot.
It is a posed reception.
@petervirdee An organization that had a hand in the attack on Darbar Sahib and in the genocide of the Sikh community is not one we should be embracing.
BREAKING | Toronto Police have charged Lakshitha Arakmullage, 32, over two hate-motivated attacks on Sikhs on Aug. 29.
According to police, he allegedly made "anti-Sikh utterances and racial slurs" before attacking victims, including with a knife.
This comes on the heels of other Anti-Sikh attacks across Canada.
We Can't Ignore the Rise of Anti-Sikh Hate
Following the recent attack at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton, Alberta last week, we’ve seen widespread coverage of the incident and the disturbing reality it represents.
An individual disrupted morning prayers and assaulted members of the sangat who tried to intervene. No one should have to fear for their safety in a place of worship.
This incident is yet another reminder of the rise of Anti-Sikh Hate and the growing need to take it seriously. Hate targeting Sikhs cannot be dismissed, normalized, or ignored until something worse happens. Our Gurdwaras must be places where our community can feel safe.
Anti-Sikh Hate must be confronted.