Following the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, Republican Party leader Harmeet Dhillon recited an “ardaas” for Trump at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in his presence.
Your presidential candidate dodges a bullet to the head, opportunity for world historic moment…
Republican party:
pic.twitter.com/a7zxL3czVv— Keith Woods (@KeithWoodsYT) July 16, 2024
After reciting the ardaas, she said, “We recite the Ardas prayer before any new endeavour, giving thanks to God and asking for his protection and help to uphold the values of humility, truth, courage, service, and justice for all.”
“Dear Waheguru, our one true God, we thank you for creating America as a unique heaven on this Earth, where all people are free to worship according to their faith. We seek your blessings and guidance for our beloved country. Please bless our people with wisdom as they vote for the upcoming election and please bless with humility, honesty, skill, and integrity all those who conduct the election,” she further added.
Dhillon, a Khalistani sympathiser, received flak from Christian supremacists in the US for reciting this prayer.
ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE!! I have nothing but respect for Harmeet Dhillon but fire whoever invited her to pray to a foreign god, there is only one true God we pray to and his name is not whatever she said. His name is YAHWEH and his only begotten Son is Jesus Christ pic.twitter.com/Vxiq4NSZdi
— George (@BehizyTweets) July 16, 2024
How about you get deported instead, you pagan blasphemer.
God saves our president and the RNC mocks him with this witchcraft. pic.twitter.com/pAa0S6tQeV
— Lauren Witzke (@LaurenWitzkeDE) July 16, 2024
Dhillon, on 17 July 2024, shared the meaning of the ardaas prayer on her X handle. She wrote, “This is a translation of the ardaas prayer I offered last night at the RNC Convention. Sikhism is a monotheistic faith—we believe in one God, the same God other monotheistic faiths worship. I am deeply touched & grateful for the thousands of positive messages I have received.”
This is a translation of the ardaas prayer I offered last night at the RNC Convention. Sikhism is a monotheistic faith—we believe in one God, the same God other monotheistic faiths worship. I am deeply touched & grateful for the thousands of positive messages I have received. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/bn9vSisNU4
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) July 17, 2024
Khalistani Sympathiser
It is noteworthy that Dhillon had welcomed the condemnation of the “extrajudicial” murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Here are some of the remarks she made on her X handle over the months.
Canada’s conservative leader joins other Canadian officials in condemning the extrajudicial murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Good to see them unite against this shocking act. https://t.co/vObNOuzl8o
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) September 19, 2023
She also claimed that Indian “death squads” were targeting diaspora Sikhs and quoted some secret memo.
India’s death squads targeting diaspora Sikhs, documented in high-level memo: Secret Indian Memo Ordered “Concrete Measures” Against Hardeep Singh Nijjar Two Months Before His Assassination in Canada – The Intercept https://t.co/5ns85qXX3k
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) December 10, 2023
She repeatedly used the phrase death squad to point out India’s alleged hand in the killings of terrorists outside of the country.
India’s American death squad indictment. America’s Sikhs want answers: who else at risk, & what is US government doing about assassination attempts on US citizens? Indian-American Dems in Congress strangely silent. @RoKhanna? @RepBera?@ShriThanedar @CongressmanRaja? @RepJayapal? https://t.co/LdWjV34kOl
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) November 29, 2023
That India sent death squads to the US and Canada to target vocal Sikh diaspora critics has now been specifically confirmed by US intelligence— https://t.co/j6NUsVDtn6 https://t.co/dv0BuyzKLS
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) April 29, 2024
Update on India’s death squad project, which has claimed the life of at least one Canadian Sikh activist, and which targeted another in the US. Will there be consequences? Prosecutors Charge Indian Man With Trying to Kill Sikh Activist in U.S. – WSJ https://t.co/vomY67dxUv
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) November 29, 2023
She further claimed the Modi government was “assassinating India’s critics in the diaspora. Full service!”
Also assassinating India's critics in the diaspora. Full service! https://t.co/WDyk7MuL2W
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) March 29, 2024
She also peddled the leftist narrative of lack of freedom of speech in India, quoting a US report.
India ranks 150th in the world in press freedom, down from a shameful 140th, and proudly sports the world’s highest number of internet shutdowns, like the one punishing Punjab right now. This is tyranny, not democracy. pic.twitter.com/uUbiHp1cWg
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) March 22, 2023
Minorities In The USA vs Majority Hindus In India
All said and done, it is noteworthy that in the United States, politicians from minority faiths, such as Harmeet Dhillon or Vivek Ramaswamy, often make efforts to assure the majority that they share common beliefs, sometimes even converting to the majority religion like Nikki Haley and Bobby Jindal.
Conversely, in India, the majority Hindu population is often seen seeking validation from so-called minority groups, who steadfastly assert the superiority of their faith and denounce idol worship. Additionally, it is the Hindus who have been patiently fighting their temple-related battles in court while these alleged minority groups refuse to work out an amicable solution and return these sacred temples to the majority.
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