Brisbane [Australia]The Indian consulate in Brisbane was forced to shut down by Khalistan supporters on Wednesday, days after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured to curb anti-India elements in the country, The Australia Today reported. At the Indian consulate on Swan Road in Brisbane’s Taringa suburb, Australia Today reported, “Long live Khalistan, along with slogans raised against calling Hindus supremacists.” Queensland Police said it was an unauthorized gathering. Notably, Albanese assured on 11 March that Australia would not tolerate any extremist actions and attacks on religious buildings, and called for such action against Hindu temples while addressing a press conference in New Delhi. there is no place.
“The Indian consulate was forced to close today due to security concerns after Sikhs for Justice targeted them with their propaganda,” Sarah L Gates, director of Hindu Human Rights, told The Australia Today. Gates said, “They are raising slogans of Khalistan Zindabad.” He said that heavy police force is present in the area.
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Parvinder Singh, who lives in Queensland, said, “These thugs should not be allowed to decide how we live our lives in Australia.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed the disturbances created by Khalistani outfits in Australia and the latter’s PM assured that his government would take all necessary measures to ensure that peace and harmony prevails.
“Issues relating to the Indian diaspora in Australia also came up for discussion between the two prime ministers of importance in our people-to-people ties, the disturbances by pro-Khalistan organizations in Australia also came up for discussion,” Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said. Addressing a press conference on Friday.
Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern at the incidents of vandalism and violence targeting the Indian community and temples in Australia. Kwatra further added, “Prime Minister Albanese assured Prime Minister Modi that his government has a deep understanding and appreciation of India’s concern and will take all necessary measures to ensure that peace and harmony prevail in their societies.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today. The Australian PM has assured the safety of the Indian community after incidents of vandalism in temples.
Addressing the media, PM Modi said, ‘It is a matter of regret that in the last few weeks, reports of attacks on temples are coming regularly from Australia. It is natural that such news worries everyone in India, disturbs our mind.
“Over the past few weeks, reports of attacks on temples in Australia have been coming in regularly. It is natural that such reports worry people in India. I have raised these concerns with Prime Minister Albanese who has assured me That is the security of the Indian community.” A special priority for them,” PM Modi said during the India-Australia: Exchange of Agreements and press statements on Friday.
“I have conveyed these sentiments and concerns to Prime Minister Albanese and he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is a special priority for him. Our teams will be in regular contact on this matter, and will cooperate as much as possible.” PM Modi added.
Speaking with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, the PM said, “Our teams will be in regular touch on this subject and cooperate as best as possible. It is important to tackle such challenges and for global well-being.” The PM said that the Indian diaspora is now the second largest migrant community in Australia. The PM said, “This Indian community is contributing immensely to the society and economy of Australia.”
Last month, Khalistani flags were found attached to the Indian consulate in Brisbane, days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Australia. Anti-India slogans and graffiti.