Video Claims Gurpatwant Pannun Raised Khalistani Slogans at Trump Inauguration | WATCH

New Delhi: Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun was reportedly seen at a recent inauguration event for President Donald Trump , where he raised anti-India slogans amidst a crowd chanting "USA, USA."  

The incident took place at The Liberty Ball during the official inaugural ceremony. While the crowd chanted pro-US slogans, Pannun was heard shouting "Khalistan Zindabad," with a camera, presumed to be his own, recording the scene.

Several videos of the episode have since emerged on social media.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannu at Trump Inauguration Event? 

Who is Gurpatwant Singh Pannun?

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is a dual US-Canadian citizen and a vocal advocate for Khalistan, a proposed independent Sikh homeland. 

Born in Punjab and a lawyer based in the US, Pannun is considered to be heavily influenced by Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, and has become one of the most prominent proponents of the Khalistan movement in recent years.

Pannun is often seen in dark formal attire and sporting a white beard. He frequently posts video messages on social media, where he has threatened Indian leaders, diplomats, and Hindus. He has even made veiled threats to blow up Air India flights.

Pannun Wanted in India

In 2020, India listed Pannun as an "individual terrorist," and he is wanted in connection with nearly two dozen cases. He was designated a terrorist for allegedly financing violence and calling on Punjab-based gangsters and youth to fight for Khalistan. An arrest warrant has been issued for him in India.

Pannun has organized Khalistan referendums in various countries, including the UK, Italy, Australia, and Canada, claiming that more than 1.3 million people have voted in favor. During the 2021 farmers' protests in India, the anti-terror agency registered a case against him for allegedly conspiring to incite rebellion against the Indian government.

He is the general counsel of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a group he founded in 2007, which advocates for Khalistan. The group was declared an "unlawful association" by India in 2019 due to its support for extremist and secessionist activities.

In September 2024, Pannun made threats to Hindus in Canada, urging them to leave the country and return to India. He has been under the radar of India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) since 2019, when the agency first registered a case against him.