Un vaste mouvement regroupant des groupes communautaires locaux, des politiciens et des organismes gouvernementaux a veillé à ce que les passagers du Komagata Maru ne foulent pas le sol canadien, de sorte que, pendant deux longs mois, les 376 passagers ont été confinés dans le navire.
There was a large movement of people, which included local community groups, politicians and government bodies, who came together to ensure that all of those on board the Komagata Maru did not step on to Canadian soil. As a result of these efforts, for two long months all 376 passengers were forced to stay on board the ship.