Sikh’s Struggle w/ Harjeet Singh
Beyond Khalistan: Is There More to the Movement Than Violence?

Date & Time
Thursday, March 13 • 6 PM MT (8 PM ET)

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While the Khalistani movement has often been portrayed as purely violent or separatist, many argue it’s rooted in self-determination and the fight against what they view as repressive Indian state policies, both at home and abroad. In this episode of The Lavigne Show, we welcome Harjeet Singh a voice who believes there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Together, we’ll explore whether Canada’s Sikh community is caught in a global power play and how their struggle resonates with other independence movements worldwide.

Featured Guest

Harjeet Singh @FTWHarjeet
A Sikh veteran vehement in his opposition to India’s influence, which he calls “colonial,” Harjeet sees parallels between Punjab’s fight for autonomy and other global freedom struggles. He’ll address India’s alleged human rights violations and infiltration into Western politics and why they matter for Canadian Sikhs.

What to Expect

Untangling Khalistan
Is it a purely violent movement or one that’s evolving with peaceful demands for self-determination? Hear Harjeet’s take on the complexities behind the label.

The Broader Sikh Perspective
Gain insights into Sikh history, cultural resilience, and why calls for an independent homeland still resonate for many, even generations later.

Recent Headlines
The sentencing of hitmen for the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, once acquitted in the Air India bombing case, shows the lingering tensions. We’ll discuss how this might impact Western perceptions of the Khalistani cause.

Why You Should Watch

New Lens on Khalistan
Go beyond the sensational headlines. Understand how colonial legacies, migrant experiences, and transnational politics converge in today’s Sikh struggles.

Global, Not Just Local
Witness how a movement seen as an “Indian problem” crosses borders into Canada, the U.S., and beyond, touching on modern diaspora politics and potential anti-India sentiments.

Timely Developments
The recent sentencing of Malik’s killers underscores that tension and violence still grip the movement’s fringes. Is the diaspora left in fear or forging new paths for peaceful advocacy?

Join us as we cut through the noise around Khalistan and ask whether a self-determination movement in Punjab could echo or even reshape independence debates globally, including right here in Canada.