{"id":201005,"date":"2026-05-19T14:05:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=201005"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:14:58","slug":"khalistan-protests-overshadow-modis-europe-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2026\/05\/19\/khalistan-protests-overshadow-modis-europe-visit.html","title":{"rendered":"Khalistan protests overshadow Modi\u2019s Europe visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-201008\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM-165x220.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM-353x470.jpeg 353w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hague: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced strong protests by Khalistan supporters during his Europe tour, while analysts said his Netherlands visit was heavy on optics but lacked substantive outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, Khalistan Referendum activists staged demonstrations in Gothenburg, Sweden, and The Hague against Modi and Indian policies targeting minorities, particularly Sikhs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-201007\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.09-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"688\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.09-PM.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.09-PM-158x220.jpeg 158w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-2.01.09-PM-337x470.jpeg 337w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Protesters raised slogans demanding accountability for the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and alleged plots against Sikh activists abroad, including Paramjeet Singh Pamma.In Gothenburg, protesters gathered outside Hotel Gothia Towers on the night of May 16-17, accusing Modi\u2019s government of repression and intimidation. They also highlighted the plight of Sikh farmers in Punjab, saying economic policies benefit corporate groups at the expense of local communities. Similar protests erupted in The Hague, with demonstrators chanting in favor of Khalistan and against transnational targeting of Sikh activists.<\/p>\n<p>Modi\u2019s visit to Norway also drew a storm of protest from Sikh demonstrators in Oslo, who said the trip had turned into a global embarrassment for New Delhi.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 480px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-201005-1\" width=\"480\" height=\"848\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM.mp4\">https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-05-19-at-2.01.10-PM.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Carrying Khalistan flags outside Oslo City Hall, they raised slogans against Hindutva politics and accused the Indian government of silencing dissent and targeting pro-Khalistan voices abroad. Protesters questioned Norway\u2019s decision to honor Modi while allegations of intimidation and transnational repression against Sikh activists continue to surface globally.Khalistan activists said diplomatic awards cannot erase growing international scrutiny over India\u2019s treatment of minorities and Sikh dissenters.<\/p>\n<p>The demonstrations, which included protesters waving Khalistan flags and tearing Indian flags, transformed what was meant to be a ceremonial visit into a politically charged confrontation.<\/p>\n<p>The turnout in Norway reinforced that the Khalistan issue continues to resonate internationally despite India\u2019s attempts to diplomatically isolate the movement.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts said Modi\u2019s Netherlands visit was projected by Indian media as a diplomatic breakthrough but offered little beyond symbolic declarations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hague: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced strong protests by Khalistan supporters during his Europe tour, while analysts said his Netherlands visit was heavy on optics but lacked substantive outcomes. 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