The proposal comes from Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), an organization best known for campaigning for a separate Sikh homeland called Khalistan. Its leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, recently released a video outlining the plan and shared a map showing six northeastern Indian states that would form the proposed country.
According to Pannun, the demand is a response to what he describes as growing pressure on religious minorities, especially Christians and Sikhs, in India. He claims that attacks on Christian communities, particularly during Christmas celebrations, reflect a wider pattern of intolerance and neglect.
The proposed state of ‘Trump Land’ would include Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam. These states lie in India’s northeast, a region known for its ethnic diversity, strategic location, and long-standing disputes with the central government. The area borders Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar, adding to its geopolitical weight.
Pannun says the new state would serve as a safe haven for Christians, where they could practice their faith freely without fear or pressure.
He argues that naming the country after US President Donald Trump is a symbolic gesture, praising Trump as a leader who speaks openly about religious freedom and stands up for persecuted communities.
The proposal surfaced amid reports of violent incidents against Christians during the recent Christmas season. Videos circulating online showed churches being attacked, prayer gatherings disrupted, and Christmas decorations destroyed by extremist groups in different parts of India. These images sparked concern among human rights activists and minority groups.
Several of the proposed states already have a Christian majority, especially Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and parts of Manipur.
Many residents in these regions have long felt culturally distant from mainland India and worry that their tribal traditions, land rights, and religious identity are under threat from the rise of Hindutva ideology.
Manipur, in particular, has seen severe unrest. Ethnic clashes between Christian tribal groups and the Hindu majority Meitei community have led to hundreds of deaths and mass displacement. Entire villages, including churches and temples, were burned during the violence, deepening social divides.
The Indian government has not issued an official response to the ‘Trump Land’ proposal. However, authorities have already labeled Sikhs for Justice as an illegal organization.
Pannun himself faces multiple charges related to terrorism and anti-state activities, and India considers his campaigns a threat to national security.
Despite this, the issue continues to gain attention. Supporters see the proposal as a cry for protection and dignity, while critics dismiss it as unrealistic and provocative.
For now, ‘Trump Land’ remains an idea on paper, but one that has reopened old wounds and ignited new conversations about faith, freedom, and the future of India’s diverse society.
