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Video: Diljit Dosanjh Asks Pro-Khalistanis Waving Flag At Canada Concert To Leave
During a Calgary concert, Diljit Dosanjh paused mid-performance to address pro-Khalistani protesters waving Khalistan flags in the crowd and told them to stop the nuisance and leave the venue. The incident mirrors past disruptions at his shows and comes amid heightened scrutiny of Khalistani extremism in Canada following a CSIS report.
Why It Matters
The episode highlights ongoing concerns about Khalistani extremism in Canada and its potential impact on India-Canada relations and security policy.
Timeline
2 Events
Pro-Khalistani flag-waving incident at Diljit Dosanjh's Calgary concert
May 3, 2026
Videos from the Calgary concert showed pro-Khalistani individuals waving Khalistan flags in the crowd. Diljit Dosanjh paused, then pointed to the crowd and, with a microphone, instructed the protesters to stop the nuisance and take their flag-waving elsewhere, after which the singer continued with the performance. The article notes that such disruptions have occurred at his shows in the past.
CSIS report on Khalistani threat presented in Parliament
May 2, 2026
A Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) report, described as recognizing the threat posed by Khalistani elements in Canada, was tabled in Parliament. The document states that Canada-based Khalistani extremist groups (CBKE) are well connected to Canadian citizens who leverage Canadian institutions to promote a violent extremist agenda and collect funds from unsuspecting community members that are then diverted toward violent activities.