KEY POINTS
- Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) vows support for Pakistan against any Indian military aggression
- Group cites Guru Nanak’s teachings of justice, truth and resistance to oppression
- SFJ message coincides with Gurpurab celebrations across Pakistan
- Analysts see a blend of religious symbolism and political messaging
ISLAMABAD: The pro-Khalistan advocacy group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has declared that its members “will defend the people of Pakistan against any act of aggression or war initiated by India.”
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the US-based leader of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), expressed this message in a video released on Wednesday.
The video was showcased against the backdrop of celebrations for the birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism.
The statement, released on the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, described the Sikh founder as “the embodiment of truth and justice,” linking his teachings with resistance to oppression and the defence of human dignity.
A Message of Justice and Courage
In its message, the SFJ said, “When India’s leaders speak the language of war, we remind the world that Guru Nanak’s message is not of silence in the face of tyranny, but of fearless resistance and the defence of the oppressed.”
Analysts say the group’s rhetoric, issued on one of Sikhism’s most sacred days, intertwines political activism with the moral authority of Guru Nanak’s philosophy — rooted in equality, compassion, and social justice.
