WORLD NEWS | BJP leader RP Singh welcomes Blacktown council decision to ban Khalistan referendum campaign in Sydney

New Delhi [India]May 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RP Singh has welcomed Blacktown council’s decision to ban the Khalistan referendum event in Sydney, saying he hopes other councils across Australia will follow suit .

“I welcome Blacktown Sydney Council’s decision to ban the Khalistan referendum campaign. I hope other councils in Australia follow suit and that the Australian government will also investigate the funding of registered Sikh justice as Australia’s Pvt. Ltd. Co.,” The BJP leader tweeted on Friday.

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Australia’s Blacktown City Council has called off a Sikh justice advocacy referendum in Sydney after hundreds of people complained about the threats it posed, Australia Today reported.

The campaign was originally scheduled to take place at Blacktown Leisure Center Stanhope. Following the advice of security agencies, the booking has now been cancelled.

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A spokesman for Blacktown City Council told Australia Today: “The council’s decision is in no way an endorsement or criticism of any political position relating to the internal affairs of India or Pakistan, nor does it represent support for any particular political position,” he said. add.

Arvind Gaur was among those who complained that terrorists were being glorified on posters and banners by the Sikhs For Justice campaign.

Gaur told Australia Today he had heard back from council chief executive Kerry Robinson explaining that council officers were removing the unauthorized banners and posters and they had contacted (NSW) NSW State police sought advice.

“We are taking down banners and posters on public property around the city because these were erected without our approval,” Robinson said.

Australia Today understands that NSW Police, the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO), the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) were involved in the decision to revoke clearances for the Khalistan campaign.

According to “Australia Today”, “Sikhs For Justice Pty Ltd” registered in Victoria is being investigated.

An official with knowledge of the matter told Australia Today, “We are investigating links to unidentified traces of funds.”

Australia Today contacted Sikhs For Justice Pty Ltd but did not hear back.

According to “Australia Today”, recently, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Sydney, Australia was found vandalized. (Arnie)

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