London: The Bloom Review has reportedly raised concerns over the growing influence of pro-Khalistan extremists within the British Sikh community.

The Bloom Review, an independent report commissioned by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calls for urgent government action to address the issue and safeguard the majority of Sikhs in the UK who do not align with this extremist ideology.

The report highlights the timeliness of addressing this issue, as it notes that Sikh communities in the UK face coercion and intimidation by fringe Khalistani elements, reports Khalsa Vox.

Khalsa Vox reported, quoting the review, that the pro-Khalistan groups artificially inflate their influence and garner disproportionate attention by lobbying political bodies under the guise of human rights activism, and this creates a false appearance of legitimacy, which does not align with the core beliefs of the Sikh faith.

It is crucial to understand that Khalistani separatists do not represent the majority of British Sikh communities, according to the report.

The report also acknowledges the negative impact these extremist groups have on Sikh communities, emphasizing the need for the government to take steps to define and deal with harmful extremism.

The report identifies individuals and organizations that are fuelling this separatist agenda.

The majority of British Sikhs consider the intimidating and subversive methods used by pro-Khalistani groups to be alien to the basic tenets of the Sikh faith, according to the report.

The Bloom Review urges the UK government to develop a more nuanced understanding of subversive and sectarian Sikh extremist activity and ensure that such extremist behaviours are not inadvertently legitimized by government or parliamentary engagement.

The Bloom Review, which emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between mainstream Sikh communities and extremist elements to ensure the safety and well-being of Sikhs in the UK and maintain strong diplomatic ties with India, serves as a timely reminder of the need for the UK government to take action against pro-Khalistan extremism within British Sikh communities, reports Khalsa Vox.