WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): Leaders of the Khalistan movement on Thursday offered $1 billion to join the Board of Peace (BoP), demanding that US President Donald Trump liberate Punjab from Indian occupation.
The President of the Council of Khalistan, Dr. Bakshish Singh Sandhu, said the proposal includes a $1 billion donation to fund an official referendum.
Protesters displayed a large check from Sikhs for Justice, reading “$1 billion for Khalistan referendum” and “for liberating Punjab from Indian occupation,” with the years “1984-2026” printed on it.
Speaking to Pakistan TV Digital, a protester, Jagjit Singh, standing outside the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, said that funds were meant for “liberation from Indian occupation.” They demanded to hold a referendum on an independent Indian Punjab.
He said the Khalistan movement supports Trump’s BoP initiative to stop wars worldwide and hopes to join the board to advance their cause.
“Since 1947, when Sikhs claimed their own independent state, the leaders of that time joined India’s Punjab. But for the last 80 years, Sikhs have faced persecution and atrocities,” he said.
The protester added that the group seeks liberation through a peaceful and democratic referendum.
He also addressed India directly, saying, “Our message is clear. We want liberation from India through a peaceful and democratic process. Modi tried to assassinate Khalistan movement leaders, but he failed. We will not take a step back and will fight till the liberation of Punjab.”
