Registering a strong protest against the pulling down of tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission in London, the Indian diaspora gathered outside the office demanding strict action in the incident. Urging the British government and London mayor Sadiq Khan to act swiftly against Khalistani supporters who disrespected the Indian flag.
In videos shared by news agency ANI, a huge crowd of protestors were seen waving Indian flags in a nod to the large outpouring of support from the NRIs in Britain against the pro-Khalistani act.
#WATCH | United Kingdom: Indian community holds large gathering in front of Indian High Commission in London against Khalistanis and in support of India’s unity. pic.twitter.com/uXDXdRTdvF
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023
One protestor told ANI that the government and mayor should step up action instead of releasing statements. Another protestor expressed dismay and outrage at the ‘insulting’ act and asserted that the community stands united against the desecration of the flag.
In a separate video, a British police officer was seen grooving along with the diaspora to the song ‘Jai Ho’ from the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.
#WATCH | British policeman dances with Indian supporters outside the Indian High Commission in London.
Indians have gathered outside Indian High Commission to protest against the Khalistanis and in support of the Indian flag. pic.twitter.com/puQq5Y7kRZ
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023
News agency PTI also shared videos of protestors who condemned the Khalistani movement. “…will never win because it’s a movement based on terror,” said Jayu Shah of Friends of India Society International (FISI) – an international NGO working to promote India.
