December 2012 Archive

Delhi High Court reserved verdict on Sajjan Kumar’s plea in 1984 Sikh massacre case

New Delhi, India (December 23, 2012): The Delhi High Court has reportedly reserved its order on December 21, 2012 on the plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar against a trial court order framing charges against him in the 1984 genocidal violence case.

Australia: Sikhs concerned over proposed ban on Kirpans in schools

Victoria, Australia (December 23, 2012): As per media reports the Sikh Council of Australia and Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner have objected to the former state government's amendment preventing a Kirpan, a Sikh ceremonial sword, being worn in schools.

Sikh victims of Oak Creek shootout stand with New York City Mayor on gun control

Wisconsin, United States (December 23, 2012): According to the Link, a leading Indo-Canadian Newspaper, Amardeep Singh Kaleka and Pardeep Singh Kaleka, sons of Satwant Singh Kaleka, the Sikh Gurdwara president who was killed by a gunman in Sikh Temple (Gurdwara) in Oak Creek, Wisconsin in early August (2012), appear with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at New York city hall to raise their voice for gun control.

DSGMC to undertake Kar Sewa at two Gurdwaras in Pakistan

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 22, 2012): According to media reprots the Pakistan government has authorized the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) to undertake renovation work at two historic Sikh Gurdwaras situated in the Pakistan.

Red rivers of Punjab – A history of violance & corruption under Badal regime

Prakash Badal is a politician in Punjab, India whose name will forever be remembered in the region's political history. Badal has served a total of five terms as Chief Minister beginning in 1971 when he was elected as the youngest Chief Minister in any Indian state. After winning the 2007 election he was re-elected in 2012 making him the only Chief Minister in Punjab’s history to win two consecutive terms of power.

A letter to Egypt from Punjab (Canadian Sikh Coalition)

Dear Egypt, I am writing you this letter in hopes that you will clarify the following questions for me; who is Thomas Friedman? And why is he giving you such terrible advice? I don’t understand why a man so far away from your struggle would tell you to become like another struggle he is foreign to.

EcoFest – Environmentally tied talent competition is announced for Punjab Students

Washington, United States (December 22, 2012): EcoSikh, an international environmental body, launched an art and a creativity contest for youth of Punjab in collaboration with a Punjab NGO called Sukrit. Hundreds of Students from all across North India are expected to take part in this unique competition.

Delhi Rape case: To punish rapists, make law strict and bring security forces also under it’s purview

Amritsar, Punjab (December 21, 2012): Stressing the need to add stringent measures in the existing law, the Dal Khalsa has suggested life imprisonment till death without parole for rape accused and emphasized on bringing members of the security forces under its purview. Expressing anguish about the incident of gang rape of 23 year old woman in New Delhi on Sunday, the organization termed it as a reflection of degradation that has crept into Indian society.

Sikhs attend prayer meeting at Newtown High School in Connecticut

New Jersey, USA (December 19, 2012): On December 16, 2012, in response to the tragic events and suffering at Newtown, CT, WSC-AR coordinated with Sikh Americans from ten Sikh Gurdwaras (of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey), to attend the candlelight vigil and interfaith prayer service held at Newtown High School.

Sikh Genocide 1984 Petition tabled before Obama Administration

New York, United States (December 19, 2012): A Petition has been tabled before Obama Administration urging to recognize the organized violence perpetrated against Sikhs during November 1984 as “Genocide”.

Kuldip Nayar has not removed objectionable contents relating to Sant Bhindrawale from his autobiography

Amritsar, Punjab (December 20, 2012): Columnist and writer Kuldip Nayar has removed objectionable contents about Dal Khalsa and AISSF president Amrik Singh from his autobiography in order to pacify the hurt feelings of devout Sikhs. However, the author has not deleted the controversial portion relating to Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale, which has left the Panthic groups far from being satisfied.

Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee polls on January 27, 2013

Delhi/India (December 19, 2012): Following a reprimand by the Supreme Court, the Delhi government announced on Monday that the elections to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) would be held on January 27.

Ontario Gurdwara Committee (OGC) offer condolences to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting

Brampton, Ontario (December 14, 2012): The Ontario Gurdwara Committee (OGC) has offered a sincere condolences on behalf of the Sikh Community to the victims and ...

Sikh Genocide 1984: Murder fields of Tughlakabad & Nangloi, Mayhem – High-ranking Sikh Army officers were also massacred

Chandigarh/Punjab (December 17, 2012): All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF) and “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) has unearthed the “Murder Fields” at Tughlakabad and Nangloi where dozens of Sikhs belonging to Armed Forces were butchered to death during November 1984. The high Ranking officers & junior Ranks those who fell victims to the mayhem unleashed against serving Sikh defence personnel at Tughlakabad and Nangloi Railways Stations is a National Shame.

Sikh Youth Slate achives landslide victory in Surrey-Delta Gurdwara elections

Vancouver, Canada (December 17, 2012): In an unexpected turn of events, the Sikh Youth slate running in the elections at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara won a resounding landslide victory against their “moderate” opponents.

The Sikh Coalition continues to provide support and resources in Oak Creek

Oak Creek, Milwaukee (December 16, 2012): According to information the Sikh Coalition was invited back to Oak Creek this past week to conduct presentations for various government agencies and schools in the Milwaukee area. 

24 members of family massacred 28 years ago, Satwant Kaur still waiting for justice

Chandigarh/Punjab (December 16, 2012): In a press release All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) president Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad and Baljit Singh Khalsa has narrated the tragic tale of Bibi Satwant Kaur who has been waiting for justice for the past 28 years. 

WSC-AR Shocked at USA School Shooting, Calls for Prayers

(December 15, 2012): The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) is extremely saddened at the horrendous crime of senseless shooting on December 14, 2012 at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut. Current reports indicate that twenty beautiful little children have died, six adults have been killed, and many critically injured.

Dal Khalsa condemns barbaric killings of 29 Americans, expresses grief to victims family’s

Amritsar, Punjab (December 15, 2012): Dal Khalsa has expressed its heartfelt condolence and grief over the barbaric killings of 29 Americans including twenty children in the town of Newtown in USA.

US – Shooting at Connecticut school leaves 29 dead; United Sikhs condemn the incident

Newton, CT (December 15, 2012):  A horrendous act of violence took place today at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. According to reports a gunman appeared in the school building’s main office at around 9:30 am.

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