Pannun started out as an eccentric activist, who would file cases in American courts against visiting Indian politicians for their alleged role in the 1984 Sikh riots, and has now become the most reocgnised face of the global Khalistani movement.
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Narendra Modi spoke his mind on the issue to Justin Trudeau; back in 1982, Indira Gandhi had done the same with Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, who was Canada’s PM then.
History of Khalistani movement: The widening rift between India and Canada comes amid India’s concerns over Canada harbouring pro-Khalistani groups. There have been several incidents carried out by pro-Khalistani groups including attacks on Hindu temples, Indian mission and pro-Khalistan rallies in Canada.