Right-wing group disrupts Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand with haka

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Firstpost•11-01-2026, 23:28
Right-wing group disrupts Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand with haka
- •A right-wing group disrupted an annual Sikh Nagar Kirtan in Tauranga, New Zealand, performing a Maori haka and displaying banners.
- •This is the second such incident in less than three weeks, raising concerns among Sikh bodies like SGPC Amritsar.
- •The protest occurred despite increased police presence, with the group linked to Pentecostal leader Brian Tamaki and Destiny Church.
- •SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami condemned the disruption as an attack on religious freedom and social harmony.
- •The SGPC urged the governments of New Zealand and India to take serious note and action against those responsible.
Why It Matters: Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand disrupted by right-wing group, sparking condemnation and calls for action.
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