Sun Sep 22 14:52:03 UTC 2024: ## White House Meets with Pro-Khalistan Sikhs Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit, Raising Concerns
**Washington D.C.** – As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a three-day official visit to the United States to participate in the Quad Summit, the White House has sparked controversy by meeting with a group of pro-Khalistan Sikh activists. This meeting comes just hours before PM Modi’s arrival and has fueled concerns about the potential for escalating tensions between India and the US.
The White House has stated that it stands with American citizens to protect them from any harm within the country’s borders. However, this statement comes amidst ongoing anxieties over Canada and the US providing refuge to Khalistani separatists.
The Khalistan movement, which advocates for the creation of an independent Sikh state, is banned in India. Several groups associated with the movement have been implicated in terrorist activities in the past few decades. While the US has not officially commented on “harboring” these elements, Canada has justified it as a matter of “freedom of expression.”
This meeting between the White House and pro-Khalistan activists has raised eyebrows and fueled concerns over the US’s stance on the Khalistan movement and its potential impact on India-US relations. The situation will be closely watched as PM Modi embarks on his visit, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties amidst this delicate backdrop.
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