Perhaps Simranjit Singh Mann has had a problem, but every year many Sikhs from all over the world gather in Nankana Sahib. I know Sikhs who go there whenever they can afford to do so, with absolutely no problems. They see Sikhs from Punjab there too.
Perhaps Mann’s problem isn’t that the Pakistanis won’t let him go, but that India won’t, considering that they have been doing thigns like arresting Mr. Mann for holding a peaceful protest at the statue of the repressive Beant Signh and making speeches and hoisting a flag in various peaceful marches.
Apparently, exercising your rights is a de facto crime in India.
Please spare us the hogwash...