July 2011 Archive

Information about Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu

Bhai Daljeet Singh is former president of Sikh Students Federation, who led the organization during armed phase of Sikh Struggle for freedom after the holocausts of June and November 1984.

US Sikh Diaspora forms International Coordination Committee to Free Professor Bhullar

California, US (June 12, 2011): As per Amrik Singh's special report published by "Examiner.Com", Stockton's historical Landmark 'Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society' hosted a press conference on July 10, 2011 to campaign against death penalty to Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar. Sikh religious societies and human rights organizations participated in the meeting. Professor Bhullar's mother Mrs. Upkar Kaur was a special invitee.

Sikh Federation welcomes European Parliament’s resolution in support of Prof. Bhullar

London, UK (July 11, 2011): The Sikh Federation (UK) which is recognised as the leading lobbying Sikh organisation in the UK and Europe has welcomed the resolution passed and adopted in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 7 July, 2011 in support of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar.

SC notice to centre and Delhi Government, implies temporary stay on execution of Prof. DPS Bhullar

New Delhi (July 11, 2011): The Supreme Court of India, Monday, issued notice to Centre and Delhi Government on a writ petition filed by the wife of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, whose death sentence execution was cleared by President of India on 26 May, 2011.

European Parliament resolution of 7 July 2011 on India, in particular the death sentence on Davinder Pal Singh

The European Parliament, ... 3. Urgently appeals to the Government of India not to execute Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar or Mahendra Nath Das, and to commute their death sentences; 4. Calls on the Indian authorities to deal with the cases of Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar and Mahendra Nath Das case in a particularly transparent manner;

UK Parliament: Written Reply by Mr. Jeremy Browne to question asked by Mr Sutcliffe about death punishment to Professor Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar

Mr Sutcliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will raise with the Government of India the case of Professor Davinder Singh Bhullar.

Sikh bodies constitute 1984 memorial panel

Jalandhar (July 08, 2011): Though once again welcoming the formation of the five-member panel by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parabandhak Committee (SGPC) to decide about space and shape of the June 1984 Memorial, the Panthic organisations on Friday claimed that the SGPC has done little in this regard — The panel was constituted on June 8 and was scheduled to submit its report on August 8 but is yet to hold a meeting.

Amnesty International Calls For Death Sentence on Devinder Pal Singh not to be Carried Out

Amnesty International calls on the Government of India not to carry out the death sentence imposed on Devender Pal Singh in 2001 after his conviction in an unfair trial. Under international law, the execution of a person convicted and sentenced to death in an unfair trial is a violation of the right to life.

Fatehgarh Sahib openly speak up against proposed execution of Sikh Professor

Fatehgarh Sahib (July 06, 2011): Fatehgarh Sahib has turned to be first district of Punjab to fully and firmly stand up in favour of clemency for Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar. All the 428 village Panchayats and four municipal councils, besides 57 other recognized bodies in the district have adopted resolutions seeking clemency for Prof. Bhullar. Bhullar's clemency petition was rejected by President of India on 26th May.

Co-accused attempts to shield Sajjan Kumar in November 1984 related case; denies charges

New Delhi (July 06, 2011): As per media reports a former city councillor, an accused in a November 1984 Sikh Genocide related case regarding killing of six persons in Delhi Cant area as he claimed that ex-Congress MP and co-accused Sajjan Kumar did not instigate any mob to kill Sikhs.

Federal Criminal Charges against Sikh for carrying Kirpal, Dropped After Sikh Coalition Intervenes

California, USA (July 5, 2011): A U.S. federal prosecutor dropped criminal charges against a Sikh for wearing his kirpan into a federal facility. To the Sikh Coalition’s knowledge, this is the first time that a federal prosecutor has ever dropped criminal charges against a Sikh for carrying a kirpan.

UK’s alleged assurance to prevent Sikh demonstration: Sikh Federation (UK) challenge UK Foreign Secretary

London (July 01, 2011): The Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. William Hague MP met with Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in London on Thursday, the 30th of June. The Indian Express, a major newspaper of India, has reported the British Foreign Secretary William Hague has assured India that they will curb "anti-India demonstrations" by Sikhs. See Indian Express article titled 'Will curb anti-India protests, UK assures Krishna' below.

Sikh Coalition Testifies at Historic Hearing on Workplace Religious Freedom

New York (July 1, 2010): The Sikh Coalition testified yesterday in support of a proposed law that would significantly enhance religion-based protections for New York City employees. The proposed law, introduced by Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Queens), would significantly increase the obligations of city employers to respect the right of Sikhs to maintain their articles of faith in the workplace without discrimination.

Punjab-wide Environment Network formed through EcoSikh

Ludhiana ( July 02, 2011): A gathering of Punjab wide meeting of environment activists , religious organizations and Industry leaders ended with forming a network to save Punjab’s environment. Washington based organization, EcoSikh hosted a environment summit which included the grass root environment organizations, activists, Government agencies, Industrialists and educationists from throughout the Punjab at Ramgariah Girls College, Millar Ganj at Ludhiana.

Sikh Genocide case: Kamal Nath attempts to find escape route, denies the service of summons

New York (June 30, 2011): In an attempt to find an escape route Indian Minister Kamal Nath, who is facing allegations of genocide and other international crimes, in a US court, in a tort suit, has denied the receipt summons in this case. Kamal Nath through his attorneys has filed answer to the summons issued by Judge Robert W. Sweet of the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York.

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