Indian diaspora in London counters pro-Khalistan, Pakistan protest outside high commission

TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 1, 2025, 19:31 IST

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The Indian community in the UK rallied in London, displaying solidarity after the Pahalgam terror attack and countering a protest by pro-Khalistani and Pakistani groups outside the Indian High Commission. Waving the Indian flag and chanting anti-terrorism slogans, the diaspora condemned the attack that killed 26 civilians. The demonstration was organised as a powerful rebuttal to the anti-India rally, which was organised by fringe separatist elements.

Indian diaspora in London counters pro-Khalistan, Pakistan protest outside high commission

Members of the Indian community in the United Kingdom turned out in large numbers on Thursday to express solidarity amid Pahalgam terror attack and counter a protest by pro-Khalistani and Pakistani demonstrators outside the Indian high commission in London.
Waving the Indian tricolour and chanting slogans against terrorism, the diaspora stood united in denouncing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam where 26 civilians were killed. The demonstration was organised as a powerful rebuttal to the anti-India rally, which was organised by fringe separatist elements.

Placards carried by the demonstrators read “India stands united against terror” and “Stop Pakistan sponsered terrorist,” while calling on global powers to take a firmer stand against groups that threaten India’s territorial integrity.

"We have gathered to support India and Prime Minister Modi. Innocent people are being killed. I don't know why Khalistani people are supporting them. If you look at history, Sikhs have sacrificed their lives for India, " a member of the Indian diaspora told news agency ANI.
The protest comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, which has drawn widespread condemnation.

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