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In an exclusive interview, Sunak said that he takes very seriously the duty of government to disrupt and combat violent, divisive ideologies.
Backing India’s concerns over the activities of pro-Khalistan elements in the UK, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said extremism in any form is not acceptable, adding that the right to legitimate protest does not extend to violent or threatening behaviour. Is. In an exclusive interview, Sunak said that he takes very seriously the duty of government to disrupt and combat violent, divisive ideologies.
He said the UK is working closely with its partners in the Government of India to tackle the threat of pro-Khalistan extremism. Concerns have grown in India about the activities of pro-Khalistani elements in the UK, especially after the attack on the Indian High Commission in London in March. Sunak’s comments come days before he is to arrive in India to attend the G20 summit. Extremism in any form is not acceptable in the UK and I take very seriously the Government’s responsibility to disrupt and combat violent, divisive ideologies, whatever they may be.
Responding to a question on the issue, he said that we are working closely with our colleagues in the Government of India to tackle the threat of pro-Khalistan extremism and that British police are fully empowered to deal with acts of violence. There is a perception in Delhi that the Khalistani issue is a major stumbling block in deeper Indo-UK ties.
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