Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:18am on 15 Aug 2025,Friday India Global
On Independence Day in Melbourne, a group of Khalistani sympathisers attempted to disrupt celebrations at the Indian consulate. As the Indian community gathered to hoist the tricolour, protesters raised anti-India slogans, but were drowned out by patriotic songs like “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai.” A video of the confrontation has gone viral. The incident highlights growing Khalistani activity in Australia, including hate graffiti on temples and restaurants, and recent assaults targeting Indians. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar previously urged nations like Australia, Canada, and the UK to curb extremist ideologies. Despite the protest, the flag was hoisted with pride and unity, reinforcing the community’s resilience abroad.
