British Columbia Proclaims September 6 as Jaswant Singh Khalra DayVictoria, BC : The Province of British Columbia has officially proclaimed September 6, 2025, as “Jaswant Singh Khalra Day” to honour the memory and legacy of the internationally respected human rights defender and Sikh leader. Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra? September 6 marks the day in 1995 when Jaswant Singh Khalra was abducted outside his home in Amritsar by Punjab police. A Day of Remembrance and InspirationThe proclamation by the Province of British Columbia ensures that September 6 will be remembered annually as Jaswant Singh Khalra Day, honouring his sacrifice and reaffirming the province’s commitment to human rights, justice, and diversity. It also recognizes the Sikh community’s enduring contributions to British Columbia while paying tribute to Khalra’s enduring global legacy.