On behalf of the 100,000-strong Indian community in the Philippines and upstanding Filipino Indians represented by our society FICWSI, we express our deepest condolences to the survivors and the families of the victims of this senseless act of violence,
In moments like these, distance should not silence our conscience,
As chairman of the Khalsa Diwan Indian Sikh Temple Manila, and on behalf of the Indian community practicing religious freedom in the Philippines, I strongly condemn Pakistan's Army shelling on Shri Guru Sikh Sabha Gurdwara,
We ask for everyone's prayers, regardless of race or religion, during this perilous time — when an individual's faith may put his life at risk,
India has always acted as a responsible nation and has consistently advocated for resolving issues through dialogue. However, this should not be mistaken for weakness. If anyone tries to take undue advantage of our patience, they must be prepared to face decisive action, just as they did yesterday. We remain ready to deliver such a responsible response in the future as well."