Indian High Commissioner denied entry to Scottish Gurudwara by radical Sikh activists, BJP reacts

• Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly prevented from entering a gurudwara Scotland
• The incident was captured in a video posted on social media, a pro-Khalistani activist can be seen obstructing Doraiswami's entry into gurdwara
• BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa condemned the incident 

In a recent development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly reacted to an incident in which the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was allegedly obstructed from entering a gurudwara in Glasgow, Scotland, by radical Sikh activists. According to a purported video posted on the Instagram channel of ‘Sikh Youth UK’, a man, reportedly a pro-Khalistani activist, was seen blocking Doraiswami from entering the Glasgow gurdwara on Albert Drive

Condemning the incident, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa expressed, "I strongly condemn this (that Vikram Doraiswami was allegedly stopped from entering a gurdwara in Scotland). Anyone from any religion or community can come here (gurdwara). We are not a religion that believes in violence; instead, we are among those who are saviors of humanity. Sikhs are the saviors. PM Modi has praised the work of our community. Sikhs are represented everywhere in the world. The safest place for the Sikhs in the world is in India."

The video also captures a protestor heard saying, "They are hurting Sikhs in Canada and other places; every Sikh should protest against any Indian Ambassador like we did here in Glasgow."

Additionally, the video features two individuals near the diplomat's car in the parking area. One of them is observed attempting to open the car door, which had been locked from the inside. Subsequently, the high commissioner's car departed from the gurudwara premises.

According to media reports, Vikram Doraiswami had a scheduled meeting with the gurdwara committee of the Glasgow Gurdwara, which adds significance to the incident.

The incident comes amid a diplomatic tension between India and Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claim alleging India's possible involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.