September 2013 Archive

Sikh Federation UK announces the Global Network of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations

London, United Kingdom (September 24, 2013): In a press statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh body, has said that: [i]n the UK around 150 Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations are either affiliated or support the work of the Sikh Federation (UK).

Sikh Professor hospitalized after hate crime; Sikh Coalition & SALDEF work with family to respond

New York, US (September 23, 2013): State and federal law enforcement authorities in New York City are investigating an alleged hate crime that took place on Saturday, September 21, 2013, in Harlem, New York City, that left a Columbia University assistant professor hospitalized.

Sikhs for Justice writes Open Letter to DSGMC President Manjit Singh GK

New York, US (September 24, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikhs for Justice has written an open letter to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management President (DSGMC) Majit Singh GK in wake of his recent comments that he was an Indian Nationalist from the bottom of his heart, and the act of condemning the Sikh struggle as separatism.

Despite its resolve, Obama govt fails to stop hate crimes against Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News, the Dal Khalsa has expressed its anguish over the assault on Sikh professor Dr Prabhjot Singh at the Columbia University, terming the incident as alarming and continuation of hate crime against Sikhs since 9/11.

United Sikhs salutes NDP Leader for standing behind the turban

Quebec, Canada (September 24, 2013): “Sikhs have fought in both World Wars while wearing their turbans. 200,000 Sikhs soldiers sacrificed their lives, 90,000 died and 100,000 were injured. They fought side by side with other soldiers, while wearing their turbans,” said New Democratic Party Leader (NDP) Thomas Mulcair. NDP Leader Mulcair promised to fight against institutionalized discrimination in honour of Sikh Veterans.

Washington Sikhs support Global Environmental Agenda of EcoSikh

Washington, (September 19, 2013): According to a press statement by EcoSikh around 300 people gathered for the EcoSikh's Gala Event to support the environmental efforts by this four year old organization. Sikh representatives from various gurdwaras and youth from all across the Washington area and as far as Virginia and Baltimore came to participate. According to the organizers, this was the largest gathering of the community supporting global environmental agenda.

S. Ajmer Singh’s book “Gadri Babie Kaun Sann?” to be released today at Amritsar

As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Sikh thinker and historian S. Ajmer Singh's book on Gadhr Movement, titled: Gadri Babie Kaun Sann, shall be released by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib on September 24, 2013.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana discharged from PGI

Chandigarh (September 23, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Sikh political prisoner, was discharged from the PGI on late Sunday (September 22) evening. The doctors ruled out an angiography on him as all his medical reports were normal.

Sikh professor of Columbia University attacked in apparent hate crime

New York, US (September 23, 2013): It is learnt that a Columbia University Sikh professor was assaulted on Saturday (21 September) night in what police say is being investigated as a hate crime.

Sikhs across Europe visit Wolverhampton for 10,000-strong conference

Birmingham, United Kingdom (September 23, 2013): Accotding to a news reported by BBC "[m]ore than 10,000 Sikhs have gathered in Wolverhampton to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sikh Federation". The group was set up a decade ago to "give Sikhs a stronger political voice", said Amrik Singh, chair of the federation.

SAD (Mann) to hold justice rally on September 28 at Naushehra Pannuan

Tarn Taran, Punjab (September 23, 2013): It is learn that the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) will hold a rally on September 28, 2013 to highlight what it said injustice meted out to Sikhs over the years and burning issues confronting the Sikh nation. The "Insaaf rally" (Justice rally) will be held at Naushehra Pannuan in Taran Taran district on September 28 by SAD (A).

Another attempt to deceit? – Indian High Commission says it may start “pilgrim visa” for asylum holder Sikhs in UK

London, United Kingdom (September 22, 2013): It seems that Indian state agencies are putting every effort to build an impression of success for the visit of Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh GK's visit to the United Kingdom regarding his claimed purpose of visit – i.e. to win over the Sikh hardliners.

UK: Sentencing in case of London attack on Kuldeep Brar deferred to October 21

London, United Kingdom (September 21, 2013): It is learnt that the sentencing of three Sikhs convicted of carrying out an attack on Indian army's retired Lt Gen Kuldip Brar was postponed to next month by a British court on September 19, 2013.

Bhai Rajoana rushed to Rajindra Hospital of chest pain; Shifted to PGI Chandigarh

Patiala/ Chandigarh, Punjab (September 21, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing death penalty in India has been was rushed to a Rajindra Hospital, Patiala on September 21, 2013 after he complained pain in his chest.

Right group urge Obama to raise 1984 Sikh genocide issue; Sikhs to converge before White House on September 27

New York, USA (September 20, 2013): Ahead of September 27 meeting between President Obama and PM Singh, Sikh rights groups have written to US President urging him to question PM Singh regarding continuous impunity extended by his government to Congress Party leaders who were involved in genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984.

SAD felicitating return of exiled Sikhs: Homecoming had never been a big issue for diehard Sikhs

Amritsar, Punjab (September 21, 2013): While summarily rejecting the move engineered by Shiromani Akali Dal to facilitate the return of hardliner Sikhs living abroad, the Dal Khalsa in Punjab has made it clear that homecoming had never been a big issue for Sikhs in exile.

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation Issue at Brampton School

Brampton (September 20, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped resolve a kirpan accommodation issue at Brampton’s Copeland Public School where a Sikh student in grade three was told he would not be permitted to wear his kirpan during physical education classes.

Manjit Singh GK’s encounter with Sikh Diaspora in UK and Indian state’s efforts to contain Sikh nationalist activity

It is learnt that the a ten member delegation of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee is on a seven day special purpose visit the United Kingdom and Dubai. The delegation led by DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK has reportedly been specially sent by the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), also called Badal Dal, led by Sukhbir Singh Badal and his father Parkash Singh Badal with a 'special task' to convince the Sikh diaspora, or in the terms of terminology used by Manjit Singh GK and the Badal Dal – to the Sikh separatists, towards (so-called) Indian Nationalist ideology.

Disappeared for Speaking on Behalf of Punjab’s Desaparecidos: AFAD Recognizes Jaswant Singh Khalra’s Vibrant Legacy

September 6 marked the disappearance of the noted human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra who was picked up from outside his home in Amritsar, Punjab, in 1995, following his courageous activism around enforced disappearances in Punjab. The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearance (AFAD) recognizes Mr. Khalra’s sacrifice for truth and the tireless efforts of his wife, Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Khalra, and the Khalra Mission Organization for Justice.

Why are the main British political parties competing for the Sikh vote? : Sikh Federation UK

Many believe the next General Election in 2015 will be a close run thing between Labour and the Conservatives. A coalition may emerge with neither of the two main parties having an outright majority in which case the small number of Liberal Democrat MPs will once again have the opportunity to form a coalition and shape future policies.

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