Gurpatwant Singh Pannun attended Donald Trump’s inauguration, creating waves across social media and sparking a strong reaction from Indian media. During the event, pro-Khalistan slogans were raised, and a new website for Sikh Referendum registration, sikhs4khalistan.net, was launched.
As soon as photos and videos of Pannun at the event were shared on social media, they went viral. This led to visible unease in Indian media, which reacted strongly to the development. It’s worth noting that the Indian government has over 100 cases registered against Pannun, labeling him a terrorist. However, due to a lack of concrete evidence in many of these cases, countries like the U.S. and others have often viewed these accusations as baseless and an attempt to suppress Pannun’s advocacy for Sikh rights.
The Indian government has also been accused of attempting to assassinate Pannun, allegations that the U.S. government has taken very seriously. Pannun’s participation in the ceremony has been celebrated in Sikh circles, with many expressing happiness over the move.