In a riveting charge against the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, the Sikh pro-freedom organization Dal Khalsa has issued a vehement statement on the one-month anniversary of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. With an impassioned plea reminiscent of their own historical struggles, the leader of Dal Khalsa -Kanwar Pal Singh has articulated a deep connection with the Palestinian plight, decrying the loss of over ten thousand lives in the recent escalation. WSN reports.

AMIDST THE RUBBLE OF SHATTERED HOMES, DAL KHALSA HAS   drawn attention to the disproportionate number of innocent children perishing under the weight of conflict, a brutal reminder of the fragility of peace in the Gaza strip. The leader’s outcry aligns with a growing movement within Sikh organizations, which have historically been fewer in number to comment on international conflicts but are now increasingly engaging in global Sikh diplomacy.

Kanwar Pal Singh, the Secretary for Political Affairs of Dal Khalsa, didn’t mince words when he expressed, “The haunting echoes of 1984 reverberate through our collective memory as we witness the current tragedy of Palestine; it’s a stark reminder that genocide is not a relic of the past but a present horror.”

The silence of powerful nations and their indirect consent for the atrocities is alarming,” declared Kanwar Pal Singh, urging global powers to wield their influence for an immediate ceasefire. His voice joins the crescendo of international concern over the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.

The poignant statement also lambasts the Indian government’s abstention from the UN ceasefire resolution vote, accusing it of a duplicitous stance on Palestine. “India’s stance is a betrayal of the very freedom struggles it claims to support,” he criticized, laying bare the inconsistencies in India’s foreign policy.

In a similar vein of active advocacy, Indo-Canadian poet Rupi Kaur declined a Diwali invitation from the U.S. President, citing the administration’s stance on Gaza as contradictory to the spirit of the festival, which venerates truth over falsehood.

This emergence of Sikh voices on the global stage reflects a broader commitment to humanitarian outreach, with several Sikh bodies now extending a helping hand to Palestine. “Our grief is not a quiet one; we extend our solidarity and aid to those suffering in Palestine,” stated a representative of a Sikh humanitarian body, marking a significant moment in Sikh international relations.

As the world grapples with the ramifications of the conflict, Dal Khalsa’s statement is a rallying cry for humanity, a reminder that in the face of injustice, silence is not an option.