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UK Foreign Secretary Urged to Secure Release of Jagtar Singh Jaggi During India Visit Next Week: Sikh Federation UK

The Sikh Federation (UK) wrote to David Lammy on July 17, 2024 ahead of his visit to India next week urging him to secure the immediate release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal to the UK.

Exiled Sikh Leader Bhai Gajinder Singh Passes Away in Pakistan

Bhai Gajinder Singh, the exiled Sikh leader and founding president of the pro-Sikh freedom body Dal Khalsa, has passed away in Pakistan. He had been hospitalized a few days earlier, reportedly due to a heart ailment.

Amritpal Singh’s 4 Day Temporary Release for Oath Taking: All You Need to Know

The District Magistrate of Amritsar has approved the temporary release of Amritpal Singh, a National Security Act (NSA) detainee, for the purpose of taking his oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Four Sikh Detainees Express Willingness to Contest Punjab Assembly By-Polls

Following the electoral victory of Amritpal Singh in the Lok Sabha election from the Khadoor Sahib constituency while incarcerated in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act (NSA), there has been a surge in announcements of candidacies by Sikh detainees for the upcoming Punjab Assembly bypolls.

Emerging Dynamics in Sikh Electoral Politics of Punjab After Lok Sabha Results

A fragmented landscape is unfolding in Sikh electoral politics, marked by the significant reduction of the dominant force, SAD (Badal), which is now embroiled in internal strife that may lead to a split. As multiple players vie for influence, no single entity has yet consolidated all Sikh electoral power. 

India Funding Taliban to Assassinate Kashmiri and Sikh militants in Pakistan: Former CIA Officer Sarah Adams

Sarah Adams, a former CIA Targeting Officer renowned for her expertise in ‘counter-terrorism’, made startling revelations in a recent episode of the “Shawn Ryan Show.” In a recent episode of the show hosted by former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan, Adams disclosed that Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the Indian intelligence agency, has been actively engaged in operations across Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to her, Indian agencies have cultivated ties with the Afghan Taliban which they are using to carry operations, including targeted assassinations, in Pakistan.

SGPC Appointed Jathedars Summon Sukhbir Badal over Rebels’ Letter

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), five appointed Jathedars have summoned Sukhbir Badal, former president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), following allegations leveled by a rebel faction of the party.

Antim Ardas Samagam in Amritsar in the Memory of Bhai Gajinder Singh on 13 July

In a solemn tribute to the late Bhai Gajinder Singh, an Antim Ardas samagam is scheduled to be held on 13 July 2024 at 8 am at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbakhsh Singh Ji, near Akal Takht Sahib in the Darbar Sahib complex, Amritsar.

Indian Transnational Repression Must Not Be Left Unaddressed: Sikh Organizations

July 3, 2024 — Today, the World Sikh Organization of Canada and the Sikh Coalition in the United States issued the following joint statement: “The ...

A Sikh Spent 12 Years in Jail for a Poem | Bhai Narien Singh

The Antim Ardas ceremony of S. Tarlok Singh, father of Bhai Navjot Singh (CM Beant Singh case), took place on Tuesday, June 25 at Gurdwara Saacha Dhan in Sector 60, Mohali.

Tributes Paid of S. Tarlok Singh, father of Bhai Navjot Singh (Beant case)

The Antim Ardas ceremony of S. Tarlok Singh, father of Bhai Navjot Singh (CM Beant Singh case), took place on Tuesday, June 25 at Gurdwara Saacha Dhan in Sector 60, Mohali.

Defying Hate: The Sikh Way Forward

Over the last two days, the surge of unhinged coordinated hate and vitriol against Sikhs, has reminded every Sikh parent to commit to four key principles for themselves and their kids:

Politics

Amritpal Singh’s Mother’s Statement about Khalistan Triggers Controversy, Backlash and Clarifications

On July 5th, when Amritpal Singh took oath of allegiance to the Indian Constitution as a Member of the Indian Parliament, Bibi Balwinder Kaur, Amritpal Singh's mother, addressed the media at Jallukhera village. She, interalia, said, "Anybody may say anything, but he (Amritpal Singh) is not a Khalistani supporter." She urged that now, with Amritpal Singh having taken an oath on the Indian Constitution, such allegations should cease.

Faridkot Lok Sabh Results: Sarabjit Singh Khalsa Wins, Karamjit Anmol Lasts Second

In the ongoing tallying of votes for the Faridkot (SC) Lok Sabha seat, independent candidate Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, the son of Shaheed Beant Singh, has taken a commanding lead.

Khadoor Sahib Final Result: Amritpal Singh Wins, Valtoha lasts Fourth

In Khadoor Sahib constituency independent candidate and president of Waris Punjab De party is leading with a considerable margin. Amritpal Singh is jailed in Dibrugarh jail of Assam under the National Security Act. 

Punjab’s Sikh Electoral Politics: Khadoor Sahib, Sangrur, Faridkot in Focus

As Punjab gears up for the Indian Parliamentary elections scheduled for June 1, 2024, the spotlight is firmly fixed on three constituencies that have ignited fervent interest among the Sikh community and those interested in Sikh politics in the region.

NSA Detained Amritpal Singh Enters Political Fray, Files Papers for Khadoor Sahib Seat

Amritpal Singh, president of ‘Waris Punjab De’ group which was formed by late actor turned political activist Deep Sidhu, is set to contest Lok Sabha election from Khadoor Sahib constituency.

Amritpal Singh’s 4 Day Temporary Release for Oath Taking: All You Need to Know

The District Magistrate of Amritsar has approved the temporary release of Amritpal Singh, a National Security Act (NSA) detainee, for the purpose of taking his oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Four Sikh Detainees Express Willingness to Contest Punjab Assembly By-Polls

Following the electoral victory of Amritpal Singh in the Lok Sabha election from the Khadoor Sahib constituency while incarcerated in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act (NSA), there has been a surge in announcements of candidacies by Sikh detainees for the upcoming Punjab Assembly bypolls.

Sangrur Lok Sabha Results: Simranjit Singh Mann trailing; Meet Hayer Likely to Win

Simranjit Singh Mann, who also serves as the president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), faces the prospect of losing his seat after winning the Sangrur by-election in 2022.

Lok Sabha 2024 Results: Narendra Modi Won from Varanasi

In a stunning development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finds himself trailing in the Varanasi constituency as per early vote count data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Analyzing Sikh Electoral Politics: Key Constituencies and Post-Election Scenarios in Punjab

In this video Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi delves into the intricacies of Sikh electoral politics in Punjab ahead of the Lok Sabha polling on June 1st.

Detained under NSA, Amritpal Singh to Run for Lok Sabha from Khadoor Sahib Constituency

In a significant turn of events, Amritpal Singh, the president of Waris Punjab De party, founded by the late actor turned politician Deep Sidhu, is set to contest the upcoming Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) elections from the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab as an independent candidate.

Without Right to Self-Determination, Elections Under Indian Dispensation are Meaningless: Dal Khalsa

Asserting that the Indian democratic system was not conducive to attaining a sovereign Punjab by participating in the current electoral processes, the Dal Khalsa resolved to stay away from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to be held on June 1 in Punjab.

Videos

Navigating Political Narratives: Misl Satluj’s Insights on Its Agenda Towards Punjab & Sikh Politics

Indira Gandhi, India, Sant Bhindranwale, the Sikhs and June 1984: All You Need to Know

Importance of Words: Speech of Dr. Sewak Singh

Sikhs Must Do These Two Things for a Better Future: Parmjeet Singh Gazi’s Speech

Roman Catholic Representatives Presents Letter at Akal Takht Sahib; States “Crusade” is Long Banned