Indianapolis
On August 16, 2026, Sikhs for Justice held the Punjab Independence / Khalistan Referendum voting at Richard G. Lugar Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana (9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with voting extended for those still in line). More than 13,000 ballots were cast according to local media reports, as American Sikhs from across the region participated despite challenging weather.
At the event, SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun declared Shimla the capital of a Democratic Republic of Khalistan and reaffirmed the campaign’s commitment to a peaceful, democratic process through the ballot. The referendum forms part of the ongoing global Khalistan Referendum series.