https://www.bramptonguardian.com/co...decision-to-recognize-1984-genocide-in-india/
The Sikh community has welcomed the Ontario Legislative Assembly’s decision to pass a motion to officially recognize the Sikh genocide carried out by the then Indian government in 1984.
In November of 1984, the Indian government planned and executed the systematic murder of over 30,000 Sikhs. The ongoing violence and religious persecution also led to three million Sikhs becoming homeless and a global diaspora that fled to countries like Canada, Australia, Britain and the U.S.
The motion, which was brought forward by Brampton-Springdale MPP Harinder Malhi, received support from all three provincial parties.
It also called on all sides to embrace truth, justice and reconciliation.
Jay Grewal, director of International Policy for Sikhs for Justice, said the official recognition of genocide offers great comfort to Sikhs who call Ontario home.
The World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada also welcomed the decision.
“We welcome the passing of Ms. Malhi’s motion recognizing the 1984 Sikh genocide and are thankful for the support it received from the Ontario legislature,” said WSO president Mukhbir Singh.
In June 2016, NDP deputy leader Jagmeet Singh also introduced a private members’ motion recognizing the November 1984 genocide, but his motion was defeated, despite receiving support from both the NDP and PC parties.
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