Canada (August 24, 2012): Supporters of Badal Dal from Canada have praised Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal for his decision to postpone Canada visit on their advise. It is notable that earlier this month Parksh Singh Badal, chief minister of Punjab & father of Sukhbir Badal was hit with a law suit in United States accusing senior Badal for overlooking torture on Sikhs in Punjab and for shielding police officers responsible for human rights violations. In wake of this episode Badal Dal leaders from Canada had advised Sukhbir Badal to not to visit Canada as there was apprehension that he may also face similar situation.
In a press release, a copy of which is sent to Sikh Siyasat, Indian Overseas Congress (IOS), President Vikram JS Bajwa, who is also a Senior members of Badal Dal’s NRI wing has appreciated Sukhbir Badal’s decision to postpone his visit to Canada, on their advice.