Lalit K Jha | Washington: Many individuals present at the launch of Sikh Caucus have been blacklisted by India and in the past have had not only supported militancy in Punjab but also held protests in front of the Indian Embassy in support of Khalistan.

A marginalised Sikh group,which in the past had known supporters of Khalistan,have once again gained access to the powerful corridors of the Capitol Hill,raising concerns for India —- this time piggybacking on the issue of hate crime that the community is facing in the US.

When more than two dozen lawmakers announced formation of the first-ever Sikh American Congressional Caucus last week at the Capitol Hill,it was the presence of quite a number of individuals and representatives of organisations,who in the past have openly supported Khalistan,raised eye brows among the friends of India in Washington.

Indian Express : April 15, 2014