Did a Khalistani Group Mislead Over a White House Letter?

Washington, July 29 (NationPress) The Khalistani faction Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has circulated misleading information regarding a standard letter from the White House addressed to SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

The correspondence, dated July 24, was merely a formal acknowledgment of the views expressed by an individual, a common practice for the White House.

Such letters are routinely dispatched to thousands of individuals annually on various topics. The correspondence from the US President's Office was simply a procedural gesture and included no endorsement, special recognition, or change in policy, as reported by Khalsa Vox. Nevertheless, some supporters of Khalistan have misrepresented the letter as a “response from the American President” endorsing their agenda.

This type of misinformation reveals a troubling trend of exploiting democratic frameworks to falsely assert international legitimacy. These actions are merely a political show designed to generate headlines and sway public opinion.

The letter does not mention Khalistan, secession, or any support for such movements. It reflects standard US foreign policy, national interests, and diplomatic protocols—just like countless other letters sent to concerned citizens. The behavior of Khalistani advocates serves as a reminder to remain cautious of propaganda cloaked in official documentation.

In January, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal upheld a five-year ban on the pro-Khalistani group led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta of the Delhi High Court confirmed that evidence presented by the government demonstrated SFJ's links to Khalistani terrorist factions, such as Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Tiger Force, as well as its collaboration with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to revive militancy in Punjab.

The tribunal noted SFJ's involvement in radicalizing and recruiting youth through social media, funding terrorism via smuggling operations to acquire weapons and explosives, and issuing threats to political leaders, including the Prime Minister and Home Minister.

On July 9, 2024, the MHA extended the ban on SFJ for another five years, citing the group's activities as having the potential to disrupt the peace and unity of India.

A subsequent reference was made to the UAPA Tribunal to evaluate whether the group should remain classified as unlawful. According to the MHA, SFJ is engaged in anti-national and subversive activities in Punjab aiming to undermine India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.