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Human rights abusers allowed to attend Olympic Games as Official delegates of India – British Sikhs demand answer
July 25, 2012 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau
Jagdish Tytler, one of the former Indian ministers who are accused for their involvement in Sikh Genocide 1984
London (July 25, 2012): As per media reports there have been protests from the British Sikh community following news that Indian politician Jagdish Tytler may be permitted to visit the country for the Olympic Games.
The Sikh Federation (UK) says the Government is refusing to confirm if he will be allowed into the country despite opposition.
“A campaign was launched with Sikhs writing thousands of letters to UK MPs to stop Tytler leading the Indian delegation. It appears he has been dropped as leading the delegation, but there is still concern that he will be visiting the country for the games, despite requests to the Government for reassurance that he will be prevented from entering the UK” reports the AsianImage.
Amrik Singh, the Chair of the Sikh Federation (UK), is quoted to have said: “The Sikh community is deeply opposed to Tytler because of his direct involvement in the anti-Sikh pogroms of November 1984 when innocent Sikhs were killed in their thousands – often burnt alive – in around 130 cities across northern India, most notably in Delhi”.
“What is unclear is if Tytler will join a later group for the start of the Olympics. British Sikhs have been disappointed that the UK Government has been unable to confirm whether or not Tytler will be allowed to enter the UK – despite pressure from shadow Labour foreign office ministers”, he is reported to have added.
“If the Government does not stop this happening, Sikhs will then be forced to organise a peaceful protest, but as the strength of opposition is so great protesters may run into several thousand. This would be most regrettable given the positive image of the London Olympics 2012 that we all wish to portray and the support the Sikh community and the Sikh Federation (UK) specifically gave for securing the Olympics in London,” Bhai Amrik Singh added.
The Sikh Federation (UK) is planning through its human rights wing called Khalsa Human Rights to gather specific evidence from victims in the UK to provide to the UK authorities, including the police, to prevent entry to the country or possible arrest and prosecution on arrival of Indian politicians and former police officers involved in human rights abuses.
The Sikh Federation (UK) is also opposed to the potential entry to the country of KPS Gill.
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Related Topics: 1984 Sikh Genocide, Jagdish Tytler, London Olympics 2012, Sikh Diaspora, Sikh Federation UK
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