Khalistani clout crumbles in Canada 

November 16, 2025

Only 8-9 turn up as new govt stops their protest

For years, every visit of an Indian minister to Canada meant one predictable scene-Khalistani elements gathering in large groups, shouting slogans, waving flags, and creating an atmosphere of hostility. Earlier, Canadian authorities chose to look the other way, giving these groups the space to turn their anti-India theatrics into a routine spectacle. But this time, things changed dramatically.

During External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent visit, Canadian police stopped most of these elements mid-way, a move unheard of in the past several years. Barely 8-9 individuals managed to reach the protest site, and that too with visibly shaken confidence. For a group that used to boast of “big numbers, this embarrassment was nothing short of a collapse. The scene sent out a loud message Canada is no longer going to be a playground for anti-India extremism. The same land these groups had been using as a laboratory for spreading hate now seems to be pulling the plug on their disruptive agenda. Khalistani groups have long tried to use Indian ministers’ visits to manufacture visibility and claim relevance. But the truth is stark: their movement has shrunk to a handful of scattered voices. Earlier, their gatherings looked like organised shows-flags, posters, theatrics, and a silent police force standing by. This time, the flags were missing, the noise was barely noticeable, and the police were firmly in charge. The new Canadian government’s stance marks a significant shift.

This is not just about maintaining public order-it signals a willingness to counter extremist elements that damage bilateral ties and threaten community harmony. The smooth and incident-free-completion of Minister Jaishankar’s event proves one thing clearly: the influence of Khalistani groups in Canada is at its lowest point in years. A turnout of just 8-9 people reflects how their support

base is evaporating. Their online noise may remain loud, but on the ground, their presence has become almost irrelevant. Even the broader Indian diaspora in Canada is increasingly rejecting these divisive forces, tired of their constant attempts to create tension and breed negativity, For these groups, this was a major setback. Earlier, police stood at a distance; now they stopped them before they could even reach the venue. Where their protests once made headlines, their failure has now become the headline. The Canadian government’s action is both welcome and necessary. For too long, extremist elements have misused democratic freedoms to push an agenda rooted in misinformation and hate. With law enforcement finally stepping in, they are learning a hard truth-no one is above the law. The bottom line is simple: Khalistani extremism is rapidly losing steam. Their strength has shattered, their relevance has faded, and their latest “lailed protest” during Jaishankar’s visit has exposed their weakening grip like never before.