79th Independence Day: Pro-Khalistani separatists created a ruckus during the 79th Independence Day event in Melbourne, Australia. Indians responded by singing patriotic songs. Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata ki Jai while hoisting the tricolor.
79th independence day: India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations in Melbourne, Australia became tense when pro -Khalistan separatists tried to spoil the atmosphere by performing outside the Indian consulet. According to the report of ‘The Australia Today’, the Indian community had gathered peacefully to hoist the tricolor and sing national songs when some people arrived with the Khalistani flags and pro -Khalistan started shouting slogans.
Conflict in the video, the response of Indians from patriotic songs
The viral video on social media saw a fierce debate between the two sides. While the separatist group was raising slogans of ‘Khalistan Zindabad’, Indians responded strongly with ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and patriotic songs. Before the atmosphere deteriorated, the Australian police reached the spot and prevented the situation from turning into a scuffle.
‘Vande Mataram’ echoed with the tricolor
Despite the tension, the tricolor was hoisted outside the Indian consulet and the slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ echoed all around. This view was a proud moment for the Indian community present there.
Pro -Khalistan violence is increasing in Australia
This case of Melbourne is part of the growing Khalistani activities in Australia in recent months. Last month, the Swaminarayan temple at Boronia was damaged by pro -Khalistan separatists. The separatists made hate slogans and pictures of Hitler on the temple wall. In addition, the surrounding Asian restaurants were also attacked.
Indian youth attacked in Adelaide
Earlier, a 23 -year -old Indian -origin youth was attacked in Adelaide during a parking dispute. On such matters, India has appealed to Canada, UK and Australia not to take strict measures and not to place Khalistani extremists. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar had said that such extremist separatist ideologies are not good for us, him and our relationships.