Right-wing group disrupts Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand with haka
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 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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