The slogan for Hindus to put aside their differences and remain united, which has been circulating in India in recent days, has echoed in Canada after a temple was attacked by a pro-Khalistani mob. A video showed the priest of the Brampton temple where devotees were attacked warning members of the community to “batoge to katoge” (division will bring annihilation).

Appealing to Hindu unity after a pro-Khalistani mob attacked worshipers at the Hindu Sabha temple in Bramptonthe priest of the temple addressed the gathering saying, “Batoge to Katoge.”

“And in Canada, Hindus must be united… If you stay united, you will be saved,” he appealed to the crowd outside the temple, as seen in several videos on social media.

“This is not just an attack on any Hindu Sabha (temple); this is an attack on every Hindu around the world,” the priest, who could not be named, was heard saying.

“That’s why the time has come to stop thinking only about ourselves and start thinking about future generations,” the priest added after the attack.

People outside the Hindu temple also raised the slogan, “Bharat Mata ki Jai”, meaning “Hello Mother India”.

The pro-Khalistani group entered the temple premises and attacked the devotees who were holding Khalistani flags. While Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a Hindu MP in his cabinetcriticized the attack, tried to whitewash the fact that the attackers were pro-Khalistani supporters.

Trudeau named and thanked Peel Regional Police for protecting the community and investigating the incident. However, the Peel Police is under fire for its intent and “bias”.

“The police started attacking Hindu worshipers in their own temple,” Bordman said. “Watch as an officer wades into the crowd to go after Hindu devotees after pushing them back to protect the Khalistanis who came to harass temple visitors on Diwali. Hitting the Hindus on the head and beating them with sticks was caught on video,” he added. .

“I have never seen Canadian police taking any action against Khalistanis,” Bordman told India Today TV.

The incident sparked outrage, with many calling for an investigation into police actions as well.

In June this year, another Hindu temple, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, was vandalized in Edmonton, allegedly by Khalistani supporters, who painted graffiti on the walls. This incident sparked outrage from Hindu organizations.

The slogan “batenge to tenge” was popularized by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and has become a call for Hindu unity in recent weeks.

During the Janmashtami celebrations in August, he said the nation’s strength lies in sticking together. Referring to the crisis in Bangladesh and the persecution of Hindus there, Yogi Adityanath said, “Batenge toh tenge”.

The slogan was later supported by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as well.