Australia: Khalistan Supporters Create Ruckus As Indians Celebrate 79th Independence Day In Melbourne - VIDEO

Melbourne: Khalistan supporters on Friday disrupted Independece Day celebrations by the Indian nationals in Australia's Melbourne. Members of the Indian community had gathered outside the consulate to peacefully celebrate 79th Independence Day, when a pro-Khalistan mob interrupted the event with Khalistani flags, according to a report by Australia Today.

A video from the spot has surfaced, the clip showed a heated altercation between the two groups, with law enforcement officers stepping in to separate them and prevent further escalation.

KHALISTAN ZINDABAD Drowns Out “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”:

SFJ’s Pro-Khalistan Sikhs Confront Modi’s Violent Hindutva Foot Soldiers at Indian Embassy – Melbourne pic.twitter.com/T35ymjnUJk

— Zaryab Ali (@zaryabali720) August 15, 2025

However, the disruption was short-lived. The Tricolour was later hoisted amid loud cheers of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram.”

79th Independence Day Celebration at the Consulate General of India, Melbourne!

Consul General Dr. Sushil Kumar hoisted the 🇮🇳 flag and celebration was joined by Hon. Brad Batin, MP, Cr Pradeep Tiwari, Mayor of Marybyrong, and members of vibrant Indian diaspora. The morning was… pic.twitter.com/mYGQqOdQTJ

— India in Melbourne (@cgimelbourne) August 15, 2025

PM Anthony Albanese Extends Wishes on India's Independence Day

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a message extended his wishes to Indians in Australia and around the world on the occasion of India’s Independence Day.

"Congratulations to everyone in Australia and around the world celebrating India's Independence Day," he said.

Quoting India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Albanese added:
“As the Tiranga flies proudly around the world, Indians can reflect with joy on all their nation has achieved in the 78 years since that extraordinary midnight that ushered in what then Prime Minister Nehru termed ‘the day appointed by destiny.’”

He went on to say, “As a long-standing and consistent friend, Australia celebrates India’s success. Australia and India are close partners, with flourishing economic, strategic, and community ties—defined by a spirit of respect, friendship, and cooperation.”

'Go Home Brown...': Swaminarayan Temple In Australia's Melbourne Defaced With Hate Slurs Painted In Red Graffiti, Claims Report

Swaminarayan Temple Defaced By Pro-Khalistan Separatist

Earlier last month, pro-Khalistan separatists defaced the Swaminarayan Temple in Australia's Boronia. Hateful slurs were spray-painted over the temple's wall, which read, “Go home brown c**t” with a portrait of Adolf Hitler painted.