Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, White House officials met with Sikh activists to discuss safeguarding Americans from transnational repression. Representatives from major Sikh organizations expressed gratitude and called for further action.

The Khalistan movement, banned in India due to its associations with terrorism, has been a point of tension in India’s relations with countries like the US and Canada

Just hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's scheduled arrival in the United States for a three-day official visit, the White House engaged with Sikh sympathizers of the Khalistan movement.

The White House officials have assured the Sikh activists of protection from any acts of “transnational aggression” on its soil

White House today met a group of Sikhs who are sympathisers for the Khalistan movement hours before PM Modi is scheduled to land in the US for a 3-day official visit. White House assured them "protect

PM Modi is en route to the US for a three-day visit from September 21 to September 23. During his visit, PM Modi will participate in the 6th Quad Leadership Summit in Washington Delaware on September 21.

This is the first time that the National Security Council has held a meeting with these Sikh activists and Sikh separatist