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Sikhs for Justice Hosts Prayer Event for Trump Amid Khalistan Referendum

On August 17, 2025, a significant event will take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Pro-Khalistan Sikhs, organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), will gather to perform a traditional Sikh prayer known as Ardas. This gathering aims to honor former President Donald Trump as they chant, "Long Live Trump – Long Live America." The occasion coincides with the U.S. voting phase of the Khalistan Referendum, a global initiative advocating for the independence of Punjab from Indian governance.

The Khalistan Referendum has gained momentum globally, with previous polling conducted in countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and various parts of Europe, starting with its launch in London on October 31, 2021. Sikhs for Justice, the driving force behind the referendum, emphasizes the importance of this event in the context of political freedom and self-determination.

Sikhs for Justice highlights the contrast between the political climate in the United States and that in India. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, SFJ's General Counsel, stated, "We are performing Ardas for President Trump because under his leadership, America stands for free speech and self-determination." He criticized the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for its oppressive stance against the Khalistan movement, labeling advocates as "terrorists" to suppress their voices.

The performance of Ardas at this event serves as not merely a spiritual ritual but also as a political statement reinforcing the safeguarding of First Amendment rights in America. Pannun remarked, "While Modi's India sends hit squads abroad to assassinate Pro Khalistan Sikhs, America under Trump remains a beacon for political freedom."

In anticipation of the event, SFJ is actively promoting the August 17 Khalistan Referendum through various means, including billboards along major highways near Mar-a-Lago. This campaign seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles faced by Sikhs and advocates for independence from India, a plight they describe as an instance of genocide against the Sikh community. Furthermore, the event aims to draw attention to the agrarian crisis in Punjab that has reportedly led to over 110,000 farmer suicides due to the policies of successive Indian governments.

The event details are as follows:

• - What: Khalistan Referendum and Sikh Prayer for MAGA
• - When: Sunday, August 17, 2025
• - Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C.

Sikhs for Justice continues to rally support for their cause, emphasizing that the fight for Khalistan is not just about territorial independence, but also about the preservation of human rights and political expression in the face of oppression. As the Khalistan Referendum approaches, the efforts to unify the Sikh community around this cause are visibly intensifying, and the prayer event is poised to be a hallmark of that commitment.

For more information, interested individuals can refer to the Punjab Referendum Commission's website at www.PunjabReferendumCommission.org. Here, one can find further insights into the ongoing efforts surrounding the Khalistan movement and the upcoming referendum votes happening globally.