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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a 56-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Canada, shared his insights during an interview in New York City on October 18, 2024. — Reuters
Pro-Khalistan Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has condemned what it calls an “unacceptable escalation” following a speaker at an ITServe Alliance event in Seattle made a call for violence against U.S. President Donald Trump, eliciting applause from some attendees.
A video from the H1B-focused conference, hosted by the largest H1B advocacy organization in the U.S., has caused outrage after members mocked Americans, issued threats of physical violence against the president, and claimed they wield greater political influence than average Americans.
SFJ’s General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun described these remarks—amplified online by accounts aligned with Hindutva ideology—as a direct challenge to U.S. democratic principles and presidential safety.
“Threatening violence against the President of the United States is a boundary that must never be crossed,” Pannun stated. “We call for accountability for anyone attempting to normalize political violence on American soil.”
“Supporting Modi’s Hindutva extremist ideology and threatening the U.S. President is a violation of American sovereignty,” Pannun added. “Modi’s Indo-American H-1B network must be held responsible for fostering political violence within the U.S.”
SFJ has submitted a formal complaint to the Department of Justice and the FBI, asking for an investigation into the incitement online. As of now, federal authorities have not publicly announced an investigation.
The organization also urged President Trump to ask a “loyalty question” regarding Indo-American political allegiances amidst conflicts involving India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Will Indo-Americans of Hindu faith be willing to take up arms for the United States if war breaks out against Modi’s India?” SFJ questioned. “The American public has a right to know whether Indo-Americans stand with the U.S. Constitution or Modi’s extremist policies.”
“Modi’s violent Hindutva ideology has no place on American soil—and if necessary, it will be dismantled under the full authority of the U.S. Constitution,” Pannun declared.
SFJ reiterated that its Khalistan Referendum is a peaceful, democratic movement advocating for Sikh self-determination in India’s Punjab region. Pannun also emphasized that in the event of a conflict initiated by Washington against India, pro-Khalistan supporters in the U.S. would back the United States.
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