November 2012 Archive

Son of Sardar controversy – trouble ahead for Ajay Devgn?

Ludhiana, Punjab (November 18, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) a local court in Punjab is scheduled to hold hearing for summoning Ajay Devgn, an actor-cum-producer in Hindi cinema, on a criminal complaint moved by Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema through his council Advocate Navkiran Singh.

Pakistan authorities make special arrangement for Sikh Yatris travelling to Pak to observe Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Nankana Sahib/Lahore, Pakistan (November 18, 2012): According to media reports the Pakistani authorities have made special security arrangements for trains that would be bringing about three thousand Sikhs from India to Pakistan to participate in the events observing Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurupurb.

Badal-Sarna factions clash at Delhi: Akal Takhat Jathedar constitute probe committee

Delhi/Ludhiana, India/Punjab (November 18, 2012): It is learnt that the Akal Takhat Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has set up a three-member committee to probe the incident of bloody clash between Sarna and Badal factions of Shiromani Akali Dal at Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib on November 15, 2012 in Delhi.

Son of Sardar – a substandard movie; but it’s good to see that the objectionable parts were removed

Ludhiana/Chandiarh, Punjab (November 18, 2012): Son of Sardar, a recent Bollywood had invited controversy as some dialogues and scenes of the movie had offended the Sikhs. The movie was released on November 13, 2012 on the eve of Diwali after removal of objectionable contents.

Dal Khalsa lauds Burmese iconic leader Suu Kyi’s thoughts

Jalandhar, Punjab (November 18, 2012): The Dal Khalsa has lauded Burmese iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi for emphasizing on people to people relations rather than the governments. It also appreciated Nobel laureate for taking a jibe at ‘India’ on latter’s double standards vis-à-vis gross human rights violations in Burma.

Young sibling students honored for wise response during Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara terror strike

Wisconsin, US (November 17, 2012): According to media reports two young students from St. Francis de Sales Parish School in Lake Geneva were honored on November 15, 2012 for their courageous actions during the terror strike at the Sikh Gurudwara Sahib of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.

SMU’s Sikh Students Association organized event – Human Rights: A Sikh Story to commemorate November 1984 anniversary

Dallas, United States (November 16, 2012): According to report published on the "The Daily Campus" website Southern Methodist University’s Sikh Student Association (SSA) organized an event called “Human Rights: A Sikh Story” to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Massacre in India. The even also marked discussion regarding the Wisconsin shooting at the Oak Creek (Wisconsin) Sikh Temple Gurudwara Sahib in August, 2012.

Two groups reportedly clashed at Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib in Delhi, India

New Delhi/India (November 15, 2012): It is learnt that two groups of opponent political parties clashed at Rakabganj Gurudwara Sahib in Delhi over upcoming elections for Delhi Gururdwara Management Committee, a statutory body that manages Historic Sikh Gurudwaras in Delhi.

Stockton Sikh Gurudwara’s 100th anniversary noted in US Congress

California, US (November 15, 2012): According to media reports a US Congressman from Northern California on November 13, 2012 honoured the state’s long-standing Sikh community by formally acknowledging the Stockton Sikh Gurudwara or Stockton Temple’s 100-year anniversary in the Congressional Record.

Canada: Statement by Official Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair for Bandi Chhor Divas

On behalf of Canada's New Democrats, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all Canadians celebrating Diwali, Deepavali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

Letter to the Editor: Canadian PM Stephen Harper’s visit to India

Canadian PM went to India to have good friendly and business relations with India. But the headlines we generally saw in the news media about PM's visit dealt with Indian Govt's concern about Sikh extremists in Canada. That is because the guilty conscience of Indian politicians force them to raise the issue of Sikh extremists with Canadian PM.

Son of Sardar – Sikhs have lost it once again: HS Bawa

Bollywood Star Ajay Devgn recently specially flew to Amritsar to ‘clear’ his position regarding some objections raised over by members of the Sikh community over his forthcoming film ‘Son of Sardar’.

Son of Sardar, Bollywood, Sikhs and the Controversies

Controversy surrounding Ajay Devgn's seems to have settled in a way that could be termed as suitable to the situation, though the anger among certain Sikh circles is still visible.

Whether inclusion of Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists under exclusive Hindu Code enactments violate Freedom of Religion: SCI

New Delhi/Ludhiana, India/Punjab (November 13, 2012): According to media reports the Supreme Court of India (SCI) has entertained the petition, that may be called “the Sikh identity” petition as it seeks judicial intervention against clubbing of Sikh identity with Hindus through provisions of Indian Constitution and definition of Hindu in Hindu Personal Law code.

Son of Sardar released – but a local court in Punjab may still summon Ajay Devgn Nov. 19

Chandigarh, Punjab (November 13, 2012): Ajay Devgn's Hindi film “Son of Sardar” would hit cinemas across India today. The Bollywood's latest masala-action-comedy had invited controversy as various Sikh circles had objected to certain scenes and dialogues released in a promo of the movie. Promo was officially released on YouTube.

Badal Dal activists staged protest against Delhi CM for halting the naming of 1984 victims memorial park

New Delhi, India (November 10, 2012): It is learnt that Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) activists staged a demonstration outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshi on November 10, 2102. The activists reportedly protested against the decision of Delhi Government to stall the naming of a park as that was to be named as memorial for the vicitms of November 1984 violence against Sikhs.

Canada consul general remembers Sikhs who died fighting for Canada

New Delhi, India (November 12, 2012): It is learnt that the consul general of Canada, Scot Slessor, on November 11, 2012 started a tradition of ‘Remembrance Day Ceremony’ or the Poppy Day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty.

Torture on Barapind: Punjab Police & Govt has no convincing reason for not complying court orders for medical examination

Phillaur/Ludhiana, Punjab (November 12, 2012): Punjab Police and Punjab Government have reportedly failed to provide any convincing reason for their failure to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board of doctors to ascertain the traces of custodial torture.

CM Badal seeks Evidentiary Hearing from US Court; Many Victims tortured under Badal rule ready to file claims: SJF

New York (November 11, 2012): Parkash Singh Badal, CM Punjab, who is facing human rights violation case in US has challenged the “proof of service” submitted by the rights group ‘Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) claiming that US Federal Court’s summons were personally handed to the Badal on August 09.

Ajay Devgn’s “Son of Sardar” gets verbal go ahead from SGPC

Amritsar/Ludhiana, Punjab (November 11, 2012): According to certain media reports Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has granted a verbal clean chit to upcoming Bollywood film “Son of Sardar”.

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