India, Nov. 7 -- A pro-Khalistan protest in Auckland on Saturday turned out to be a near no-show, as just about everyone from New Zealands Sikh community showed no interest in the demonstration.

At least 75,000 Sikhs live in the country but only fewer than 30 people turned up at Mahatma Gandhi Centre on November 2 for the gathering, despite the organisers having solicited support for weeks across several religious places in the city.

Community leaders said the cold response was little surprise, pointing to the strong sense of patriotism among the Indian diaspora in the country.

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