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A religious advisor to the UK government has spoken of threats and intimidation of Sikh communities in Britain by Khalistani elements. Colin Bloom, an independent religious affairs advisor appointed by the UK government, has made revelations and concerns about the Sikh community in the UK. In which division is also included due to Khalistani sympathizers. In his report titled ‘The Bloom Review’, Bloom has pointed to power struggles within certain sectors of British Sikh communities over official representation and recognition as the principal Sikh body in the UK.
Bloom disclosed in his report
The report noted divisions among some British Sikh communities due to Sikh separatists, calling it “an extremist fringe ideology within the pro-Khalistan movement”. At the same time, Bloom pointed out that the activities of certain individuals and organizations are clearly fueling sectarian and anti-Muslim sentiment, as well as legitimizing discriminatory and unfair practices.”
Khalistani are threatening Sikhs
Bloom said Khalistani supporters associate themselves with mainstream Sikh communities but “most see their intimidation and subversive methods as at variance with the core tenets of Sikhism.” Respondents belonging to the British Sikh community warned the government that the UK would “turn a blind eye to religious extremism” as a result of not separating the extremist agenda of subversion from mainstream Sikh communities.
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