Dal Khalsa, a pro-Sikh freedom political organization in the Punjab, has issued a stern condemnation of Israel’s actions, including the declaration of the UN Secretary General as persona non grata, and frustration at the United Nations’ passive role in current global conflicts. WSN reports.

In a strongly-worded statement, Dal Khalsa has critiqued the world powers supporting Israel, suggesting they have played a sinister role in diminishing the effectiveness of the United Nations.

Kanwar Pal Singh, political ideologue of Dal Khalsa, expressed commitment to Palestinian rights while talking to The World Sikh News, recalling a historical precedent set by their leader Gajinder Singh in 1979 on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Dal Khalsa.

Dal Khalsa is known for its stance against aggression towards nations, consistently advocating for justice and freedom. “Talking about Palestinian rights is nothing new for us. We are simply continuing the legacy of our leaders and organization,” Singh stated. We strongly advocate statehood and sovereignty of Palestinians.

Singh specifically criticized the recent declaration by Israel’s Foreign Minister, who labelled UN Secretary-General António Guterres as persona non grata, a move Singh insists must be strongly condemned by the international community.

“The international community owes it to itself to condemn the declaration of the Secretary General as persona non grata by Israel. This is dangerous and strikes at the root of the very existence of the United Nations.”

Kanwar Pal Singh, Political Secretary, Dal Khalsa

Amid escalating violence in West Asia, including recent attacks in Lebanon and Iran, Dal Khalsa has called for a more assertive global response to Israeli policies, comparing the lack of decisive action to India’s tepid stance on the conflict. With no let-up in Israeli aggression against Palestinians and the recent increase in deadly attacks including targeted killings in Lebanon and Iran, West Asia is on edge.

‘Double standards on contentious issues have become a hallmark of India’s diplomacy.’

On India’s approach towards Israel-Palestinian conflict, he said like Russia-Ukraine war, in this case too, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacked political will to call a spade a spade.  ‘Double standards on contentious issues have become a hallmark of India’s diplomacy.’

The organization highlighted the UN’s silent complicity not only in current international conflicts but also during the persecution of Sikhs in India in 1984.

“What is the UN looking for? What is the UN up to? Why countries that don’t back Israel’s genocidal policies speak out in the language that Israeli leadership understands?

The organization posed challenging questions about the UN’s objectives and effectiveness and the tamed approach of the international community. Dal Khalsa has asked, what is the UN looking for? What is the UN up to? Why countries that don’t back Israel’s genocidal policies speak out in the language that Israeli leadership understands?