Khalistan supporters protested during an event outside the Consul General office of india in Melbourne, australia, to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day. indians living in australia had gathered here to celebrate Independence Day peacefully, when Khalistani supporters reached there with flags and started creating ruckus.
Khalistan supporters vandalized, tension increased
According to the report of The australia Today, Khalistani supporters created a ruckus there and also vandalized the premises, which increased tension between the two sides. local authorities reached the spot and brought the situation under control. In the video, it is seen that Khalistani supporters are waving the flag while indian supporters are hoisting the tricolor and singing patriotic songs. However, the tricolor was hoisted in the ceremony amid slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.
Khalistan-supported activities have increased
Khalistan-supported activities have increased in australia in the last few months. Last month, hate messages were written on Melbourne's Swaminarayan temple and two Asian restaurants. Earlier, an indian man was attacked due to a parking dispute. Khalistanis were also involved in this incident. During the fourth Test match between india and australia in the year 2024, there was a clash between Khalistani supporters and indian cricket fans.
Australian PM congratulates India
Meanwhile, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese congratulated india on its 79th Independence Day. He said that indians can be proud of the achievements they have achieved in 78 years. Referring to the strong relations between the two countries, he praised the people of the indian community living in Australia.
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