Indian diaspora groups counter Pak protest in London
Indian diaspora groups counter Pak protest in London
Reportedly, a large number of Indian community and diaspora representatives landed at the High Commission of India in London to counter a Pakistani demonstration called to protest against “Indian propaganda” in wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Amid chant of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” and waving the Indian Tricolour, the pro-Indian demonstrators outnumbered the smaller group of British Pakistanis across the road from India House on Sunday April 28, 2025 evening.
There was significant Metropolitan Police presence, with officers on guard to ensure both groups were kept far apart as they hurled insults at each other.
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Later, there was a candlelight vigil at Piccadilly Circus by the British Indian groups to commemorate the victims of the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
Similarly “All Eyes on Pahalgam” protests and vigils have been organised by Indian diaspora groups in different parts of the UK, including Manchester, Edinburgh in Scotland and Belfast in Northern Ireland, to condemn Pakistan’s alleged support for terror outfits.
According to community group Insight UK, the aim is to present a united front against terrorism.
News Edit KV Raman
