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I'm not Indian, I'm indigenous from Canada and I grew up in Vancouver, where the population is mostly from Asia. Being surrounded by people of asian descent is very normal for me. I don't expect anyone to assimilate and lose their culture to exist here. I knew we had a large population of Sikhs here but I didn't think it was nearly as many as in India... and now I find out there are more sikhs here than in India. Amazing. I also didn't know we had so many Sikhs in parliament, let alone Indians. My school is mostly Indian and everyone I talk to has come from Punjab. Everyone seems to love it here, and the school is in the middle of little Punjab so I've been told by my classmates it is the perfect place for the students who are homesick because they are surrounded by their community. I rarely hear English when I walk down the halls, there is even a course to learn to speak Punjabi, which I want to take so I can talk to the students who don't speak English as well. We have many large gurdwaras, and one near me I've eaten langar almost everyday for the past 10 years. Most people here know Sikhs to be very generous and humble. It was a shock to me when I heard the president of Guru Nanak Gurdwara was shot, because I believed Sikhs to be very kind and peaceful, and the gurdwara has a very good reputation as they take lots of food into Vancouver and feed the homeless. They even opened a kitchen in the DTES during the pandemic to be able to have food available to the people immediately. No one else did anything like that. They delivered a lot of food. Now they have an auxiliary kitchen in the DTES permanently that serves free meals. I thought more news would come out of the shooting but it seemed quiet for a bit until Trudeau accused the Indian government of the attack. This news also shocked me, so I decided to start looking into it slowly. I couldn't really get a good idea of what was going on until I searched a video for Diwali and your videos came up. I will share it with my husband so he can be educated on the matter as well. Thank you for your diligent research and dissemination of important knowledge.

Brilliant video Nitish...\nIm a proud Indian Sikh from Jammu, settled in Bangalore for almost 10 years as a Senior Software Professional. Quite happy with my life (apart from crazy traffic). Have visited many countries for on-site business work, including Canada but India is good despite all the chaos, espcially South India. Started my career in infosys Chandigarh, then Gurgaon then Bangalore. My parents also might move in with me next year and Im also planning to start my own Food eatery. Over 95% Sikhs are just like me and patriotic and Love India, but yes there are issues in Punjab which need to be addressed...\nBut a large portion of the blame sadly goes to Sikh politicians. I want to tell the youth that Khalistan is a waste of time and politicians in Punjab, especially sikh politicians are completely bullshit. They are corrupt and have no vision and rely on rural votes which is sikh majority and Jazbaati over every issue and largely into farming. The Punjabi Hindus, baniyas, aggarwals and Jains own the urban economy and are comparatively more practical and forward looking in life. Many of these sikh politicians sadly themselves are involved in drug, own illegal abortion centres and labs, and even coaching centres to send students to canada on fake letters in exchange for a lot of money...\nI want to tell the youth, There is a lot of good opportunity in India. I know Punjab doesnt have much as of now (hope someday one of us can take our experience and setup a startup hub there), but other cities like Pune, Hyd, Bangalore, Mum, Chennai etc are good and once you have a stable job, its quite satisfying. Punjabis especially Sikhs are also loved everywhere by common people. Please dont spend your money on fake asylum letters and Canadian Dreams without thinking and planning.

Nitish ji, hello to you, you have to improve your language, these people do not say this. We can also give our lives for Hindustan. But Khalistan will not be created. Please respect Punjabis, same like Bhagat Singh, if you don't know how to respect, then ask mom again. How to respect? Worry about your security. Ok bro

I'm leaving next year as well. I've been in Canada for 5 years now and I love Canada.\nBut practically i don't think i can ever buy a house here and start a family. I'm 24 and i came here when i was 19. But looking at the way things are changing in Canada, the amount of tax burden it puts on honest tax payers because of illetrate immigrants from some parts of the world, refugees and people who don't wanna work is astonishing.\n\nMoreover Trudeau keeps giving away the money which is ours and keeps feeding others. Hence I've had enough. Canadians are nice but the government and some sections of society especially some Punjabi's are way too much for me to handle now. Canada isn't Canada anymore. People are trying to change it and make us believe in their faith.\nI'm Indian and when i came to this country i came to live the way it was but sadly it's changing fast. \n\nI'll be done in next 7-8 month. \nGod bless Canada ❤️

In crunch time of our national punjab and punjabi people have contributed a lot n huge sacrifies even now also most of army officer are from Punjab.... very informative and eye opening video

lt's mini punjab in Canada Singh is King in the world brothers look canand history sikhs people history and uk history sikhs people history ❤ love punjab From Amsterdam ?? HOLLAND ?? Nederland ❤️?✊ PUNJABi jatt???????

Boycott this channel button?..these people are jealous of Punjabi people and it should not be acceptable..like zooming in the cameras to show hardworking punjabis and laughing..fu*k you and your channel..was your admirer once but this is not normal..you are potraying as if they are doing something wrong to be here..

young brother Hindus are 60% of NRI in Canada. But let you know we all are punjabi first. they all loved helped each other. Hate is new thing on religion base for Punjabis. Talwinder singh parmar we never even heard of him I lived very closed to his house. One day at the airport this guy appeared with eight nine people with garland and were told he is separates . Dr Jagjit singh chauhan was presented as a leader that wants Khalistan . He was high level Congress leader. After so much life lost hate created This bastard went back to India and died peacefully in his bed. While thousands of innocent peoples life was taken and labeled as terrorist that are killing Hindus. I am atheist but i hope i go to hell to meet Indra and sons along with some others from her party All this hare dead and destruction of Punjabis is all because of one evil lady. that wanted absolute power and control in India. She spend Billions to create hate among Punjabis.

Nitish kumar Thankyou you are my favourite Every Indian and specially ?Punjabi people should follow him.

excellent analysis of the Punjab problem... Khalistan is not at all an issue in punjab.. economic reforms is the need... Punjabis n Sikh are brave patriotic people of India...let all Indians know this... by labelling every Sikh as Khalistani, we will be doing more harm to our country...\noverall a great video

Fucking andhbhagats see what punjab and sikh did for their country and you people shamelessly calling every sikh and punjabi khalistani and terrorist

Most punjabi people don't want khalistan. But indian media is always trying to label them khalistani even if we raise voice for our rights. For example, indian media creates a narrative that khalistani was behind Kisan andolan, but it was people of punjab and haryana fighting for their rights .

Totally agreed. I dont support khalistan but when people keeps on calling us khalistani and traitor etc i somewhere think if that is what you think of us then be it I’m a khalistani and i will support them, it’s all fault of Hindus.. they forgot South Indians west or East Indians didn’t bought freedom it was 90% punjabis but sadly we all are khalistani today SAD

I mean the Punjabis who came in 80d amd 90s had a valid reason and said they fled the countries because of the uprising in Punjab and came as refugee. But what do the Punjabi people say tp tje canadian immigration authotities who came after 2000? That tjey stil been persecuted?

I am a punjabi hindu. And in 26 years of life i never ever faced any problem. Regarding religion or any Punjab is good punjabi is good. There are very few people which are wrong not everyone. And i feel proud i born in punjab .. and my roots are connected with punjab … we are indians and we are punjabi … so don’t spread hate againts punjabi …

Very well researched..Such things need to be shared in mainstream media to derail the propaganda run by the Anti India elements...Sikhs are one of the most patriotic communities in the country. People should refrain of relating them to Khalistan..\n\nMoreover, It's high time for Indian Govt to focus on issues faced by Punjab so that Punjabis can have more confidence in them and they don't get the feeling of being discriminated.

Most of the punjabi people started leave india after 1984 …. WTF your research you sit in Mumbai and Delhi and don’t know about Punjab and make video with your own facts to make other people bebkooof…. ?

I'm from Haryana hindu. ( necessary to tell) \nOnly punjab was divided , your people punjabis were killed both side. How can a leader divide us without our consent. \nIn 1980-90 sikho ko mara gya kuki unka sar par pagg thi. Unka upar reward rakha jata tha ki 1 sikh ko marna pa 5,000-10, 000 & ispa bonus bhi milta tha. \nAbhi tak koi justice nhi mila? \nBhindrawala na kbhi khalistan ki mang nhi ki thi usna punjab ki avaj uthai thi, anandpur sahib resolution rakha tha unona. \nKhalistan ki mang sikho ki genocide ka baad hui thi. \nKPS Gill ko Punjab sa bhar vala logg bhot acha manta ha par vo general dyer sa bhi ghatiya tha, kitna sikho ko mara usna jo bilkul durr tha khalistan movement sa.

Being a Punjabi, i do not want to leave Punjab, the people are Loving, the area is surreal and everything is like... YE TOH APNA HAI! but you have to, cause there is no oppurtunity. I am hoping that i can go back to my hometown and just relax there if the job scene is improved. BTW i am a Hindu and i have NEVER faced discrimination, yes we joke and call each other NAMES, but we as Punjabis be it SIKH or a HINDU, we never even ask the last name of the other person. That is PUNJAB for you.

Now you understand Why BJP is not that interested in Punjab due to these all problems.. because if something wrong happens then opposition directly blame BJP Govt.. instead they give away that to AAP which is not at all qualify for managing a state.. they introduce free schemes to win election but not for develop a state.. I suggest BJP should take matter in to their hand and show some courage to deal with this, after all Punjab is part of Bharat... also there are always good people and bad people.. we always hear bravery and sacrifice done by punjabi and Sikh people but some negative people in community ruined that image.. love and respect to hard working Sikh community and hope for the peace and respect to them...

I am not Sikh but I did my high school and college in Punjab. The Sikh community is most lovable and welcoming people I have ever seen in my life. Punjabis are proud Indians.

27:43 Well said nitish, I hope this video helps to create awareness. I recently shared some views on Akash Banerjee’s video who has a good and sensible audience like u. But still there were lots of people who were ready to put the terrorist tag without even reading the comment. And i feel people need to realise that punjabi youth can not remain silent on the issues concerning punjab and its growth, and if tgey question government and are not happy with their work it doesn’t make them anti national. Also, people feel that distributing these anti national labels is helping our nation, but in reality it is becoming the main cause why communities are separating from each other.

Still Punjab has Issues , which where never addressed , no justice for 1984 riots , as a riparian state watee that is ours ,given to haryana and rajasthan , if Punjabi farmer start agitation all the media and most people called them Khalistanis , morons like Major Gaurav arya call Bishnoi a nationalist and justify murder of Sidhu , Cricketer Arshdeep dropped a catch in match against Pakistan whole social media called him khalistani , 2 kaudi kaa banda bi uthega aur sikho ko khalistani flana bolega , hamse nationalist ka certificate mangega , Amritpal ne kya kiya tha us par NSA lga deya , aur yaha par kyi hindu rashter mangte hai un par koi karwayi nahi hoti , why double standard , and stop making videos on sikhs , you are just putting Indian Govt. Facts on video

You are not SIKH or PUNJABI if you support indian media , hindu raster but you against khalistan because you know actual conditions of punjab but ignore them , and most of people jo bol rhe hain ki hum sikh hai but india se love krte hai ye wo unme se most of accounts vaise hi fake hain, hum lokk india ko hate nahi krte we love india and most of freedom fighters v punjab se hi hain india me but you don't understand conditions of Punjab so ik cricketer aggr catch nh pkkd pane pe khalistani ho jata hai or uske baad 3 3 baar brickets todne k baad wo indian ho jata hai tu app samj hi sakte ho loko ka mindset kaisa ho chuka hai

Bhai saab!! ?\nHats off to you… so great!!\nBeing a Punjabi , we know some people are rebellious of what happened.\nBut people who saw bluestar … THEY DON’T WANT IT AGAIN!! \n\nYour R&D is superb. We actually need economic growth and it’s the factor Youth saara Abroad settle ho rha hai!! Piche sirf parents and unemployed log rh gye hai .. who are somewhat planning to move!!\n\nI consider one more reason… Ki Punjab mein zyada time alternate government hoti hai than Central .. which have affected soo much!! \n\nTo protect PUNJAB \npeople must be aware and government must also think!!

Nitish bhai please make a detailed video of why so many karela people are going to Saudi, why so many Gujju and Telgu people moving to the US. Often we see immigration linked to Punjab only but there are more non-punjabis living outside India..

Majority of people think that punjabis go to canada and other ountries beacuse they support khalistan but sir choose this topoc and cleary exlain ❤

Nitish Brother I’m from Punjab and I really really appreciate your work. really a Big thanks to you bro. Thanks for raising our voice. Because currently this Modi government introduced our selves as a Khalistani or Atankvaadi. Every punjabi who wear a turban is donated as a Khalistani. This image is created by this government in the whole India. We are very weak now our economy our culture is in danger zone. political peoples destroyed us on the basis of religion. Unemployment is on peak but nobody watching us except this Khalistani badge. Every sikh is not khalistani. just imagine if any person who gives harms to the mandir how will you accept it?\nWe are very possessive about our religion A punjab gives food to every people of India or the world because our gurus teach us that. but nobody care for us. All of them just pinch the nerve of our religion for votes and if you know punjabies are paying 20 lakh₹ to go for canada today. because of these issues. i want to say this to whole India “Guys please come out of this religious war these political peoples just dividing us. You guys knows that before modi in India there was not any issue of Hindu/Sikh or muslim. Because they needs votes for 2024 elections that’s why they are using this method” So, pls I request to the every indian support the india do not divide India?

Wonderful, detailed, unbiased video.\nYes 1980's was in a way dark year for Punjab. In that decade Punjabis self-respect, dignity, happiness & jovial lifestyle of community was badly thrashed. Punjabis who were doing outstanding selfless work and performance in agriculture, sports, military were humiliated and thrashed by than politicians, atmosphere/environment was made such to thrash, demoralise, humiliate Punjab/Punjabis and the political advantages were badly taken by all vested interests people.\nCurrently also Punjab is degrowing, mass conversion(Asia biggest church is being made in Punjab) cow slaughter and illegal export of the cows meat, liquor freely purchased, bureaucracy corruption and list continues. \nWhat Punjab is currently lacking and in dire need of Strong Leader like AdiYoginath ji, Annamalai, Hemant BiswaJi.\nKudos for making such a unbiased video???. Awaiting for 2nd part.

I have been living in Toronto for more than 2 year now and in addition to their contribution to India, I have huge respect for the Punjabi/ Sikh community in Canada. Despite whatever derogatory comments the locals might have, reality is they are honest and extremely hardworking people. The seva offered to everyone at various Gurudwaras is just so emotionally overwhelming. Unfortunately, there is one section- mostly the international students who have recently arrived seem to be influenced by Punjabi pop music and try to emulate which looks absolutely cringe and stupid. The situation now is their stupidity gets recorded and posted on social media which has resulted in local stereotyping the entire Punjabi/ Sikh population as destructive immigration.

Brother you are the best . What you said is absolutely right we all punjabi b want to say the same thing but if we do people are not understood.

102% of people who are watching this video are Punjabi

Finally a well appointed explanation of the situation. \n1 thing I really want to know the people who are protesting for Khalisthan from UK and Canada .. will they come back from these countries and live in Khalisthan (just imagine if Punjab is separated from India to become Khalisthan)?\nWhy there is so much protesting in those countries and there's a no-show in India ?, where it really should be . \nThis determines its all political.\nMere Sikh bhaiyo sadda India Tyada India !! (Don't know if the Punjabi is correct)\nJai Hind !!

Punjab’s per captia is less coz of Punjab’s major institution and business went to the it’s capital Chandigarh , which was promised to Punjab but was later turned into UT. Punjab per captia is 2500 while Chandigarh per captia is 5200dollars … Punjab university , Chandigarh university , Punjab&haryana high court , punjabi music industry , punjabi film industry , punjabi politician , punjabi students has all shifted to Chandigarh , majority of business that operate in Punjab are headquartered in Chandigarh, the IT companies that were reaching Punjab had limited to Chandigarh .. even though Punjabis live in Chandigarh but this output is added separately coz it was turned into UT. I know some people will come no no Haryana also has no capital but Haryana number are more on paper coz Delhi spreads its legs ( NCR). Coz households fall in lower two wealth quintile in Punjab is 4.5% but Haryana this number is 9.3% .. while in Gujarat it is 25.6% and in Bihar it’s 75.2 percent … u can check india in pixels , the maps daily , my finology pages on Instagram they also attach sources with their information .\nThe other thing is that the reason punjab agriculture growth was 5 percent but it’s only 2 percent now coz it has peaked already .. China use to grow at 11 percent but now grow at 6 percent this doesn’t mean China is going to hell , economic growth stops once it hit plateau. The other thing is I don’t know why u keep saying that Punjab is mostly agrarian economy while 20%agriculture contributes in its economy .. Punjab has almost 13000 small and medium factories which is 9th number only low to the states which has ports and their average is 3 times the population of punjab .. the other reason it has the disadvantage of border state where if u see per captia income is less in those districts which borders with Pakistan .. investment is low on that side … Punjab also received 631 million dollars in fdi which is 6th 7th in country …. It is good to talk about problems but I guess media is trying to portray that Punjab is finished , their is nothing while reality is different .\nBTW video was amazing , u deeply researched it and make it clear that this khali bogey is also getting its attention coz of election coming up , they try to stir up the pot with amritpal but nothing happened it will all go away once election are done .

As a Punjabi I will say your research is far better then other people who just ignore the issues of puniab, \nYe Baat bilkul Sahi Hai k hum log sirf apni problems ka solutions chate Hai koi anti nationalist nahi hai, agar apne logo ki awaaz ko uthana un Ki Nazar me Aisa hai to ab Kya hi kehna.\n\nBut well done for your Great work ?❤

I am from Punjab and I moved to Canada in 2020. I really appreciate that Nitin has tried putting forward all the major factors that are pushing today's youth to migrate to Foreign countries. Punjabis have not just migrated to Canada, Australia and England, there are so many people who have been going to Arab countries for their livelihood. The major push factors at this time I would say are unemployment, drugs and poor politics. Most of the people simply wants a good peaceful life for themselves being a part of India.

Only punjab’s youth ??? Check in canada how many people from Gujrat nd Tamil, yes only Punjabi successful here thats why you look for punjabi youth only

It’s not only Punjab youth, I’m in Thunder bay , ON …. And here only mf South Indian and Gujarati….. it’s just like Punjabi make sound, so people think only Punjabi are here

Thank you brother for telling about punjabi people bad situation ❤ love from punjab

The thing is that wherever sikh live they never leave their culture their patriotic feelings for their country. They did a lot for our freedom still people call label them as khalistani it hurts very much when you see the comment khalistani in the comments of every punjabi creator

Sikhs,Punjabis are very hardworking..In India much was done to exploit the youth by making them drug addicts and drunkards..parents cannot control..so they send them to any country..to do.any job ..but be out of our house..as.the patrents get harassed due to daily fights.. please Punjabis send your children to Gurudwara..attend and arrange satsangs..in every galli of Punjab..atrange langar for all hungry all over ..teach GURUBAANI..SHABADS..involve youth in seva at Gurudwara...open drug deaddiction centres in every galli...do not depend on Govt...you must contribute whatever possible and save.Punjab...Your neighbouring country pummping drug misguiding youth..do not forget Punjabi ladies breast cut off during partition by these people who are your beighbour..do not believe them

Now canada will go to Dogs. When every country wants good relations with Bharat, canada is working against Bharat. It has become like a pakisthan , encouraging khalisthan terrorists on its soil. Punjabis are great people in India. They are serving the country since 800 years. They are our brothers. But few ill minded khalistan people are waging a war against country for which canada is supporting. Because of this, Canada economy will ruin the country , and more homelessness people can be seen in future.

You are a Punjabi, our mother tongue is Punjabi, Canada is full of Punjabi people and I don't understand why are you talking in Hindi, is this video meant for Punjabis or for Bhais from UP. Please respect your mother tongue.

Canada should ban all Indians from coming to Canada. Just like what Australia is doing against Punjabi people

Focus on Punjabi community that's pushing people over here as illegal cheap cash labor and not studies. Agree with guys that said Canada needs to sign treaty and license and Sikh charity guy that said bring the best not quantity

French people and punjabi indians must be sent can to their countries and then canada may have the opportunity to improve

Ena veeran di rai ch Canada aun da number one fiyada hai ke people here obey traffic rule , ?\n\nBaki analysis and conclusion bada badiya and full to truth si ,pr no.1 reason is totoally funny (je punjabi ch kaho tan kamal mari hoi si)

Canada should put a full stop to this blatant abuse of refugee policy, which is meant for real refugees from war torn countries, not some fancy schemers and families of former terrorists seeking refuge under completely false pretext. Seriously 1.4 billion people in India have threat for their safety ? Billions of flourishing Punjabis are perfectly fine and prosperous in India, where most of the games government and military is filled with Punjabis, what planet are these Canadian supporters living on ?

Go and live in India where Sikhism was born out of vaishnav religion followers family. They made this Sikhism religion to protect their Santan dharma (Hindu) vaishnav relatives and community family members. Pakistan killed tortured all their people many times and almost finished their population in Pakistan and these so called Khalistanis from Canada Australia and US are taking money from Pakistan to destabilise India . Punjabi sikh community support their mother land India then these few Pakistan fed and western Khalistani traitors destabilising India . \nGuru Govind Singh ji loved India and all Sikhism born out of sanatan dharma ( the ancient civilisation religion was given name by middle east people as Hindu). \nToday fed by Pakistani ISI money these people are trying to kill their family members in santan dharma .

Its not the recruiters, its the people who are desperate to go to Canada. If you are good enough, you can do wonders in India but these Punjabis are obsessed in running away. Shame