The unofficial “Khalistan Referendum” held on Sunday in Ottawa ended in a hot mess! According to The Times of India (TOI), some participants desecrated the Indian flag and shouted aggressive slogans telling Indian politicians and government officials to "kill." This shocking act has stirred strong reactions. Videos from Alberta-based Media Bezirgan showed a long line of voters wrapping around the block at the McNabb Community Centre. Police liaison officers stood nearby, watching closely. Despite freezing cold, icy winds, and snow, thousands of Canadian Sikhs gathered to vote in this non-binding referendum organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Important to note: India has banned SFJ under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) because of its subversive activities. The referendum asked a crucial question: do you support a separate homeland called “Khalistan” for Punjab to separate from India? According to SFJ, over 53,000 Sikhs from provinces like Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec formed a huge queue, stretching more than two kilometers to cast their votes. "From new-born children to seniors using walkers, families remained in line all day," TOI quoted SFJ. Many were still waiting even after the 3 pm closing time. Voting continued so no one missed their chance. Adding more spice, SFJ's general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, labeled as a terrorist by India, addressed voters through a satellite message. The group also questioned why Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Indian PM Narendra Modi on the same day at the G20 summit in South Africa. Carney and Modi discussed restarting talks for a new trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to double trade between the two countries to 50 billion US dollars by 2030. On social media, Carney wrote, "Prime Minister @narendramodi and I met at the G20 Summit today, and launched negotiations for a trade deal that could more than double our trade to more than (C) $70 billion." This controversial event has not only stirred emotions among the Sikh community but also raised questions on India-Canada relations and the global stage's delicate diplomacy.