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Police Crackdown on Sikh Activists Across Punjab Ahead of Gathering in Amritsar

Punjab police have launched a massive crackdown on Sikh activists ahead of Pathic Ekatarta (gathering) at Sri Amritsar today (17th of March).

Panth Sewak Personality Bhai Diljit Singh House Arrested

Punjab police has put Panth Sewak personality Bhai Diljit Singh under house arrest. A team of six police officials visited Bhai Diljit Singh's house today and informed him that the state government has decided to put him under house arrest.

Sikh Federation UK to Oppose the Classification of any Sikh Organizations as Extremist

“The new extremism definition about to be unveiled today in Parliament, on the Sikh New Year, will formalise the engagement ban that leading Sikh organisations that are critical of the Indian government have already experienced”, the Sikh Federation UK said in a written release. 

Quebec Court of Appeal Decision on Bill 21: WSO Expresses Disappointment

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Court of Appeal of Quebec largely upholding Bill 21, Quebec's controversial secularism law. The WSO maintains that Bill 21 is a direct attack on religious freedom and will continue to fight this unjust law.

Canada Must Condemn India’s Violent Crackdown Against Farmers: BCGC & OGC Write to Canadian Foreign Minister

British Columbia Gurdwaras Council (BCGC) has written a letter to the Canadian Foreign Minister (copy available with Sikh Siyasat News) to raise concerns regarding paramilitary troop mobilization by India at the East-Punjab-Haryana state boundaries and the alleged repression of farmer activists.

Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar Acquitted in 30 Years Old Case

A Ghaziabad court today acquitted Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar in a 1994 case. Prof. DPS Bhullar who is on parole attended the hearing in person at the Ghaziabad district court today along with his counsel Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur. The court had reserved the case for verdict today.

Subhkaran Singh (22) Died Fighting for Debt Waiver, Better Price; Family Debt of 10 Lakh Stands

A death underlines the small farmers’ struggle for fair income in a so-called Punjab of agricultural prosperity. Shubhkaran Singh, 22, leaves behind a family that had to sell off an acre of its 3.5-acre land to run the household and marry off its eldest daughter. He’s gone, while the loan waiver he fought for hasn’t come.

WSO Condemns Alleged Mistreatment of Sikh Detainees under NSA at Dibrugarh Jail

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) condemns the mistreatment and unjust detention of Sikh activists in Dibrugarh Jail, Assam. 

Youth Murdered in Offensive Firing by State Forces at Khanauri Barrier: Eyewitnesses

Farmer leader, Baldev Singh Sirsa, confirmed today that a 21-year old activist was murdered by police bullets at Khanauri today.

Sikh Legacy: Remembering Vadda Ghallughara

On 5 February 1762, the pages of Sikh history unfurled a somber chapter known as Vadda Ghallughara, The Great Sikh Genocide, unfolding at Kup Rahera near Malerkotla.

Mastuana Sahib Jorr Mela 2024 Documentary

An annual Jorr Mela takes place at Mastuana Sahib from 30 January to 1 February every year in the memory of Sant Attar Singh Mastuana.

Sikh Organizations Seek Standing in Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Canadian Democracy

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO), Ontario Gurdwaras Committee (OGC), and British Columbia Gurdwaras Council (BCGC) have jointly applied for standing in the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue.

Exclusive Interview with Lawyer of Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar

Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar has been behind the bars for about 28 years now. Recently a "Sentence Review Board" of Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi government by majority decision disapproved his case for permanent release despite various administrative reports recommending his release.

Kejriwal Led AAP Govt. Rejects Premature Release of Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar

Arvind Kejirwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi government's Sentence Review Board (SRB) has rejected the case of premature release of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar.

Rishi Sunak and the UK Government is Putting British Sikh Lives in Danger

In a press release by the Sikh Federation UK, it is said that the organization’s Principal Adviser Dabinderjit Singh has criticized the risk of the extreme Hindutva ideology that is allegedly being exported by the current Indian government across the globe.

Dal Khalsa Writes to French President Prior to His Visit to India on Jan 26

Taking a significant step, the Dal Khalsa has shot off a missive to French President who is slated to be the chief guest of India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, claiming that at this stage, when the Indian government’s role into transnational repression is under world scrutiny “your acceptance to be the chief guest has acutely disappointed the Sikhs worldwide,".

Sikhs Write to Emmanuel Macron and EU President on India’s Transnational Repression

After US President, Joe Biden turned down an invitation to Republic Day celebrations in India on 26 January following accusations of transnational repression by the Indian state it was reported that the French President, Emmanuel Macron had accepted Narendra Modi’s invitation to be the chief guest of honour.

Sikh Tradition of Jor Melas & Shaheedi Sabha: How to Address Present Challenges to Ensure Compliance

Sikh Sangat of Mastuana Sahib area and Sikh Jatha Malwa have launched a movement to ensure compliance of Sikh tradition of Jor Melas and Shaheedi Sabhas.

Every Sikh Should Read “ਅਜ਼ਾਦਨਾਮਾ ਫਾਂਸੀ ਦੇ ਤਖ਼ਤੇ ਤੋਂ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ ਚਿੱਠੀਆਂ”. Check Out Why?

This is full video recording of Talk With Sikh Siyasat Editor S.Parmjeet Singh. Watch this special Interview.

AGPC Condemns Indian Government and Hindu American Foundation’s Misinformation Campaign Against Sikh Americans

In a recent statement the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has criticized the Indian Government and the Hindu American Foundation for their alleged propaganda campaign targeting the American Sikh community. 

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