Pakistan, July 29 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a major diplomatic blow to India by writing a letter to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the pro-Khalistan group "Sikhs for Justice." In the letter, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to defending the rights and security of American citizens, while promoting U.S. values above all. The letter has triggered significant political and diplomatic reactions just weeks before a Khalistan referendum scheduled for August 17 in Washington.

Pannun, a vocal advocate for a separate Sikh homeland, shared Trump's letter on social media platform X. The letter highlights Trump's America-first stance, stating that "when America is safe, the world is safer." Trump also emphasized he would never ...