Hindutva propagandist, VHP leader, Pravin Togadia barred from entering Bangaluru

February 3, 2015

Police Tuesday (Feb. 03) prevented Hindutva propagandist and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Pravin Togadia from entering the Karnataka capital, on grounds of apprehension that his provocative and inflammatory speeches would trigger breach of peace.

US president Barack Obama rightly warned Indian state on religious freedom, say Sikh bodies

February 3, 2015

The American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) welcomed US President Barack Obama’s statement on Article 25 of the Indian Constitution that gave freedom of faith and right to propagate one’s religion.

Harminder Singh Mintoo, two others, presented in Jalandhar court

February 3, 2015

Bhai Harminder Singh Mintoo, Gurpreet Singh Gopi and Harpreet Singh Pintu were reportedly presented before a Jalandhar court today in a case pertaining to FIR number 103/2009, registered at Police station Bhogpur.

Mann Dal to contest Municipal elections in Punjab

February 3, 2015

The Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) has announced to contest all elections in Punjab, including upcoming elections for the municipal councils and corporations.

More Effective Representation in Parliament [Section 1 of The Sikh Manifesto (UK) 2015-2020]

February 3, 2015

Sikh organizations of UK recently released "The Sikh Manifesto 2015-2020". The document is released ahead of general elections for the British parliament. It is considered to be first document of it's kind by the Sikh diaspora in England. Sikh Siyasat News has decided to serialize this document for it's readers. Text below is verbatim reproduction of "SECTION 1" (titled: MORE EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN PARLIAMENT) part of the Sikh Manifesto (pp. 6 to 7 of the original document).

Aam Aadmi Party declares to contest Dhuri bypoll; People would punish Congress & Badal-BJP: Bhagwant Mann

February 3, 2015

The Aam Adami Party (AAP) has declared to contest byelection of Dhuri seat of Punjab state assembly. The seat fell vacant after resignation of Congress party MLA Arvind Khanna.

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji’s letter renouncing Padam Shree after Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib

February 3, 2015

Sending the armed forces into Sri Darbar Sahib for military action has already produced countless painful results. As a result of this army action the Sikh world has been deeply hurt. You have seen how painful has been the effect of this army action on the Darshani Deodhi and the building of Sri Akal Takhat.

Police planning to frame Bhai Tara a UAPA case, already acquitted against Bhai Barapind

February 3, 2015

As per reports the Punjab police belonging to Goraya police station is planning to frame Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in a UAPA case. The case was registered by Goraya police against the then Akali Dal Panch Pardhani president and SGPC member Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind in 2012.

Jagtar Singh Tara sent to judicial custody by Jalandhar court

February 3, 2015

Turning down the police’s demand for extending police remand of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara, a Jalandhar court on Monday (February 02) sent him to 14-day judicial custody.

Mann Dal leader criticizes Bhagwant Mann for supporting controversial godman’s movie

February 3, 2015

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann triggered a controversy by supporting controversial godman and Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim's movie "Messenger of God" (MSG).