Banned SFJ head Pannun claims he will fund CJP protests
In an unverified video, the Khalistan separatist leader offered US$1 million on conditions. No transfer has been reported.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, head of Sikhs for Justice, a group India has banned, announced in a video that he would give US$1 million to the CJP protests. One report quoted a figure of nearly ₹10 crore. He also claimed to have held a Zoom meeting with CJP leaders.Sources:2ETV Bharat3Republic4India Blooms
He tied the money to conditions, including refusing talks with the central government and continuing the protest until 15 August. Republic said it could not verify the video's origin or authenticity.Sources:2ETV Bharat3Republic
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey shared the video and questioned the source of the funds. CJP leaders had not responded at the time of reporting, and no report shows money was sent or accepted.Sources:3Republic4India Blooms
Two days later, on 24 July, Union ministers met CJP representatives and Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after negotiations.Sources:1Wikipedia
Who is involved
- Gurpatwant Singh PannunClaimed in a video he would fund the protestsHead of Sikhs for Justice; designated a terrorist by IndiaSources:2ETV Bharat3Republic
- Sikhs for JusticeGroup headed by Pannun; banned in IndiaUS-based Khalistan separatist groupSources:2ETV Bharat
- Nishikant DubeyShared the video and questioned the fundsBJP Member of ParliamentSources:3Republic
- Cockroach Janta PartyNamed as recipient; had not responded at the timeYouth-led protest movement in IndiaSources:4India Blooms
Money claims
Claims about funding reported in this event. None is established unless marked Confirmed. See all money claims
- Offer claimedUS$1 million (claimed)
Sikhs for Justice⟶Cockroach Janta Party
Announced by Pannun in an unverified video with conditions. No transfer or acceptance has been reported.Sources:2ETV Bharat3Republic4India Blooms
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- Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after talks with governmentTwo Union ministers met the movement, and the hunger strike ended on agreed conditions.Sources:Wikipedia
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