The group, which relocated hundreds of members to Fiji in 2014 under apocalyptic beliefs, has faced allegations of human rights abuses, including forced labour and physical violence.

Two Tamil teachers from India will be stationed at Sangam schools in Rakiraki and Labasa to educate and inspire future generations.

"If you're willing to listen to the people, no matter where you come from, people will back you."

“Berwick Springs is deeply tied to our community's identity, and this change feels like a betrayal.”

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller noted that some students, particularly from countries like India, Nigeria, and Ghana, are applying for asylum shortly after arriving, even though conditions in their home countries have not changed.

The victim, who was living in Australia on a partner visa at the time, managed to return in early 2016 with help from Victoria Legal Aid and filed a human trafficking complaint.

Awasthi pledged to work tirelessly for his constituents, advocating for their needs while promoting inclusivity and support for multiculturalism.

The lake renaming follows consultations with Sikh community leaders and local traditional owners, celebrating Victoria’s 91,000-strong Sikh population.

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu Vedic festival, primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in Nepal.

This decision, reportedly made without an explanation, has intensified feelings of unease within the diaspora community, and sparked strong responses across media and political circles.