India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is urging Australia to protect Hindu temples after several were vandalised by supporters of a Sikh separatist group seeking to form an independent state.
US-based group Sikhs for Justice has been holding the referendums in countries with high Sikh populations, like Canada and Australia.
That's forced Australian officials and politicians to walk a fine line, defending the rights of Khalistan supporters to hold protests and political gatherings, while stressing that Australia will not tolerate any violence or incitement of religious hatred. Mr Modi said Mr Albanese assured him the safety of the Indian community in Australia was a special priority.The Modi government has banned Sikhs for Justice for running “anti-India activities”, and has classified it as a terrorist group.
One of the leading figures of the Khalistan movement, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and more than 80 army personnel were killed during a 24-hour shoot out.
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