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Chandra Arya, the Canadian Member of Parliament expressed concerns that Khalistani extremists are taking advantage of Canada’s freedom of expression laws, and are receiving a “free pass.”
Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya condemned the violence and said that a red line has been crossed by Khalistani extremists, highlighting the rise of brazen violent extremism in Canada. (Photos: X/AryaCanada)
Devotees were attacked at a Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton by a group of people allegedly Khalistani extremists on Sunday.
In the videos which are doing rounds on social media, a group of men can be seen thrashing people with sticks outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condemned “acts of violence” at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton and said it is unacceptable.
The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely.Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 3, 2024
‘Red Line Crossed By Khalistani Extremists’
Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya condemned the violence and said that a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists, highlighting the rise of brazen violent extremism in Canada.
Arya shared a video of the attack on X and wrote, “A red line has been crossed by Canadian Khalistani extremists today. The attack by Khalistanis on the Hindu-Canadian devotees inside the premises of the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton shows how deep and brazen has Khalistani violent extremism has become in Canada.”
He added, “I begin to feel that there is a small grain of truth in the reports that in addition to Canadian political apparatus, Khalistanis have effectively infiltrated into our law enforcement agencies.”
The Canadian Member of Parliament further expressed concerns that Khalistani extremists are taking advantage of Canada’s freedom of expression laws, and are receiving a “free pass.”
“No wonder that under the ‘freedom of expression’ Khalistani extremists are getting a free pass in Canada. As I have been saying for long, Hindu-Canadians, for the security and safety of our community, need to step up and assert their rights and hold politicians accountable,” Arya wrote.
Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack on the Hindu Sabha temple by Khalistani extremists. He said emphasised that all Canadians should be able to practice their faith in peace.
Poilievre further stated that Conservatives condemn the attack and promised to unite the people and end the chaos.
Sharing a post on X, Poilievre wrote, “Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today.”
“All Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace. Conservatives condemn this violence unequivocally. I will unite our people and end the chaos,” he added.
