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NEW DELHI:<\/strong> A Sikh Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) in Manurewa, a suburb of South Auckland, New Zealand, was confronted by a group of protestors associated with Destiny Church, led by Pentecostal preacher Brian Tamaki.<\/p>\n While the standoff remained non-violent due to timely police intervention, the episode quickly escalated into a political and ideological flashpoint, with Freedoms & Rights Coalition leader Brian Tamaki alleging that Khalistan-linked symbols seen during the Nagar Kirtan.<\/p>\n Notably, Brian Tamaki alleged that Khalistan flags seen in Auckland were linked to terrorism, asserting that Khalistan is designated as a terrorist movement in India. Tamaki questioned why, in his view, such overseas political causes were being allowed to be displayed publicly in New Zealand.<\/p>\n The incident also drew police attention and has since triggered sharp debate over religious expression, immigration, and multiculturalism in New Zealand.<\/p>\n According to video footage which has been doing rounds of social media, the Sikh procession and the protestors came face-to-face on a public road, resulting in a tense standoff that lasted for some time. According to Khalsa Vox website, concerns were raised after flags associated with the Khalistan extremist movement were displayed during the march. The protesters were wearing blue shirts with slogans such as \u201cKiwis first,\u201d \u201cKeep NZ, NZ,\u201d and \u201cTrue Patriot.\u201d They also displayed a large banner which said \u201cThis is New Zealand not India.\u201d<\/p>\n Inspector Hoyes said protesting is a right, but it should not threaten public safety: \u201cNZ Police recognises the lawful right to protest, however we will not tolerate actions that threaten public safety or intimidate others exercising their lawful rights.\u201d<\/p>\n Tamaki said, \u201cTHIS IS OUR LAND. THIS IS OUR STAND. Today, True Patriots stood their ground in South Auckland. No violence. No riots. Just my young men performing a haka\u2026face-to-face\u2026to send a clear message: KEEP NZ, NZ.\u201d<\/p>\n WHY ARE TERRORIST KHALISTAN FLAGS BEING FLOWN ON AUCKLAND STREETS? Today, the terrorist Khalistan flags were waved openly in Auckland.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s be clear:
\nPolice officers positioned themselves between the two groups to prevent escalation. No physical confrontation was reported and authorities later confirmed that the situation was brought under control without arrests or injuries.<\/p>\n
\nBrian Tamaki questioned why symbols linked to Khalistan extremism were being flown on Auckland streets, that too during a Nagar Kirtan.<\/p>\n\n
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\nKhalistan is a terrorist organisation\u2026not just a Sikh religion.
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