New Delhi: A petition demanding fair punishment for Indian-origin truck driver Harjinder Singh has sparked massive controversy online, garnering over 1.3 million signatures and igniting a fierce debate on justice and accountability.
Harjinder Singh was recently convicted in connection with a tragic incident involving multiple fatalities in Canada. Supporters argue that Singh is being subjected to an “unreasonably harsh sentence” and are calling for judicial reconsideration.
The petition, hosted on Change.org, claims that Singh deserves a “fair and proportionate punishment”, given his alleged lack of intent in the incident. It quickly went viral across social media platforms, with several influencers and community leaders amplifying the cause.
However, the move has triggered a major backlash, with critics accusing supporters of undermining the legal process. Many argue that the focus should remain on justice for the victims rather than leniency for the driver.
The controversy has now sparked nationwide conversations on ethics, accountability, and community solidarity, with hashtags like #JusticeForHarjinder and #NoDoubleStandards trending online.