November 2010 Archive

They can file a charge posthumously against Jawaharlal Nehru too: Arundhati Roy

In his telegram to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said, “I should like to make it clear that the question of aiding Kashmir in this emergency is not designed in any way to influence the state to accede to India. Our view which we have repeatedly made public is that the question of accession in any disputed territory or state must be decided in accordance with wishes of people and we adhere to this view.”

Criminal Complaint Filed against Canadian MP Ujjal Dosanjh

Chandigarh (November 27, 2010): "Sikhs For Justice" an international human rights advocacy group through Avtar Singh a Canadian citizen has filed criminal complaint in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Chandigarh against Ujjal Dosanjh the member Parliament from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for his statement made in Chandigarh India, against the Sikhs raising the voice for Khalistan.

Sikh Leaders Meet Pak PM Gilani

Lahore (November 29, 2010): A delegation of Sikh representatives met with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday and presented him with a list of their demands.

This is permanent and old tactics of New Delhi to create confusion by raking up unnecessary things: Geelani

Srinagar (November 29, 2010 - Habib Yousafzai): Chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Sunday said that his five-point proposals were clear and there was no ambiguity in it.

BCI to hold AIBE in Punjabi also; Students’ body welcomes the move

Patiala (November 23, 2010): Bar Council of India is said to have decided to hold All India Bar Examination (AIBE) in Punjabi language also.

Sikh body to hold candle light vigil on HR Day

Amritsar (November 19, 2010): All India Sikh Students Federation have decided to organize a peaceful candle march on International Human Rights Day, 10th of December in evening at Amritsar (Sri Akaltakht Sahib) to raise voice against people who were involved in killing of Sikhs in November 1984 Sikh Genocide.

Sikh Organizations Partner With Glide Memorial Church To Feed The Hungry.

Fremont, California (November 14, 2010), On November 20th, Bay Area Sikh Community organizations United Sikhs and Fremont Sikh Temple members will join hands with Glide Memorial Church to help feed approximately 1,000 hungry folks in San Francisco.

Dal Khalsa hails release of Burma’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi

Amritsar (November14, 2010): Dal Khalsa has welcomed the release of Burma's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, and insisted the Myanmar regime to release all remaining political prisoners and stop suppressing the human rights of those seeking an end to military rule.

Does India deserve permanent membership in the United Nation Security Council?

The atrocities of the Indian forces committed against the Kashmiris cannot be forgotten, e. g., more than 192,685 killings, 215,877 arrests, 110,000 disappearances, 115,665 home demolitions, by Indian Security Forces, leaving 122,675 widows and 207,218 orphans. Indian forces have been committing crimes such as rape, torture, atrocities and gross human rights violations of the Kashmiri people. Nobody is there to listen to their agony for the past 63 years.

Pity the nation that has to silence its writers for speaking their minds: Arundhati Roy

I write this from Srinagar, Kashmir. This morning’s papers say that I may be arrested on charges of sedition for what I have said at recent public meetings on Kashmir. I said what millions of people here say every day.

Indian Secularism and the Sikhs

Placed here is the main text of the presentation, a summary of which was read at the UN Human Rights Council, through the courtesy of the Interfaith International on June 12, 2008 at Geneva

Sikh body writes to visiting US President on Sikh issues

Amritsar (November 7, 2010): Making a strong appeal to the visiting US President to intervene for the sake of justice, the Dal Khalsa reminded Mr Barack Obama about the day-light carnage of 3000 plus Sikhs on the streets of New Delhi-the capital of this country 26 years ago, for which no police, paramilitary or political functionary has been brought to justice.

Kashmiri leaders condemned bid to attack Sikhs

Srinagar (November 07, 2010): Top Kashmiri leaders on Saturday severely condemned the attempted attack on Sikhs in Hatmulla, Mattan, saying that it was a bid to repeat the Chattisinghpora massacre and demanding a thorough probe into the incident.

Fear grips Sikhs in Kashmir after threats by Indian army

Srinagar (November 6, 2010): Amidst vociferous pro-freedom and anti-India slogans, thousands of people Saturday staged demonstrations in Sikh dominated Hutmarah village of South Kashmir’s Islamabad district, demanding identification and punishment for ‘army men’ involved in intimidating the community members last night.

Memories of 1984 Sikh Genocide and Denial of Justice continue to traumatize and infuriate

Vancouver (November 7, 2010): For Gian Singh, President of the Dashmesh Darbar Gurdwara in Surrey, memories of 1984 remain as clear as ever and resurfaced just last week when he shared his experience with me.

Memorandum Submitted to United Nations by Sikhs for Justice

This is copy of memorandum submitted by Sikhs for Justice to United Nations regarding Sikh Genocide 1984.

SJF Condemn arrest of Sikh Activists

Ludhiana (November 3, 2010): Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a US based human rights advocacy group, through a statement sent to SikhSiyasat Network, has strongly condemned, the illegal detention of Sikh leaders

SGPC observed ardas divas but opposed shutdown call

Amritsar (November 3, 2010): Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and ruling Badal Dal, today, observed ardas divas (prayer day) to remember victims of Sikh Genocide 1984. Prayers were offered at various historical Sikh Gurudwaras managed by the SGPC. Senior leaders of SAD (Badal Dal) participated in prayer ceremony held at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar).

Punjab Bandh peaceful, evoked mixed response

Ludhiana (November 3, 2010 - SikhSiyasat Network): Punjab shutdown call given by Sikh organizations evoked mixed response in Punjab, which remained totally peaceful as no untoward happening is reported from any part of the state.

Punjab shuts down to protest against denial of justice to Sikhs; Railways schedule went off the track

Amritsar/Ludhiana (November 3, 2010): Schedules of several trains across Punjab have gone awry in the wake of various Sikh organizations joining hands for a state-wide shutdown. Trains such as the Amritsar Shatabdi, Garib Rath and the Jammu Mail are among the trains running hours behind schedule.

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