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Parkash Singh Badal (R) and Giani Gurbachan Singh (L) - [File Photo]

Can not take back Fakar-e-Qaum award from Parkash Singh Badal: says Giani Gurbachan Singh

Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today said that he cannot take back Fakar-e-Qaum award from Prakash Singh Badal.

Sangharsh Committee want Jathedar to withdraw “Fakhr-e-Qaum” from Badal

A delegation of the Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee, formed to spearhead the movement for the release of Sikh political prisoners, yesterday met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and demanded the withdrawal of “Fakhr-e-Qaum” title bestowed upon Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Sukhbir Badal says struggle for Sikh Political Prisoners is “misleading”

Sukhbir Badal, Deputy CM of Punjab and chief of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) said that the Punjab government has done everything possible and worked beyond it's capacity on the issue of Sikh political prisoners but some people were working irresponsible to miss guide the people of Punjab on this issue.

Sikh delegation want Punjab governor to take notice of arrests of Sikh leaders & activists

A Sikh delegation comprising representatives of various organisations on Aug. 7 handed over a memorandum at Punjab Bhawan seeking Punjab Governor's intervention to stop harassment of Sikh leaders and activists by the Punjab government and the Punjab Police.

Detained Sikh leaders released; Dal Khalsa spokesman sent to jail

Majority of Sikh activists who were arrested in Wednesday's (Aug. 5) crackdown by the police were released on Thursday (Aug. 06).

#PakWithBapuSuratSingh trending on Twitter

In a surprise move a hashtag #PakWithBapuSuratSingh began to trend on Twitter on Pakistan. It is learnt that a number of people are using this hashtag to express their solidarity and support for Bapu Surat Singh who is demanding release of Sikh political prisoners who have served their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Mann Dal, other Sikh bodies want govt. to release recently arrested Sikhs by Aug. 4

Representatives of various Sikh organisations held a meeting at Ludhiana to discuss the issue of Sikh political prisoners. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), United Akali Dal, Akali Dal 1920, Dal Khalsa, Ek Noor Khalsa Fauj and some members of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee.

Deadlock continues as Sikh leaders still behind the bars, Bapu Surat Singh in DMC ICU

Deadlock on the issue of Sikh political prisoners continues as the main leaders of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee remain behind the bars and Bapu Surat Singh is kept under intensive care at ICU ward of DMC hospital.

Deadlock continues on Sikh Political Prisoners issue; Meeting fails to yield results, Sikh leaders sent back to jails

Deadlock continues on the issue of Sikh political prisoners issue at talks between Punjab police and Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee remain inconclusive. The Punjab police today brought Sangharsh Committee leaders from various jails to Ludhiana to hold negotiations.

Detained Sikh leaders being brought to Civil Hospital Ludhiana for suspected negotiations

As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) various leader of Bandi Singhs Riahi Sangharsh Committee, who were detained by Punjab police two days back, we've been brought to Civil Hospital Ludhiana today by the Punjab police.

Massive police crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab; Paramilitary surrounds house of Bapu Surat Singh

Punjab police has unleashed massive breakdown on sikh activists in punjab. As per the information available with the Sikh Siyasat News the Punjab police has already registered various leaders of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee from various places across punjab.

Police crackdown on Sikh activists: Many arrested ahead of march from Faridkot to Hassanpur

The district police reportedly arrested many Sikh activists to prevent them from holding a march from Faridkot to Hasanpur. Activists belonging to Sikh Student Federation (Mehta faction) were arrested in late night raids by Faridkot and Sadiq police while Baba Avtar Singh is a put under house arrest.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa health condition turns critical; Police worried about whatsapp video messages

Bandi Singh Riahi Sangharsh Committee has said that the health condition of fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa has turned critical.

Police and Civil officials talk to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Situation turned tense at Hasanpur village last night when the police and civil administration of Ludhiana visited the village to meet fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

[PICTORIAL] Massive support Ludhiana shut down call by Sikh bodies

Sikh organisations, under the banner of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee, staged a successful shut-down in Ludhaina city today. Sangharsh committee leaders and activists formed various teams to ensure complete shut down across the city.

Ludhiana shut down: Massive support for Bandh call in support of Bapu Surat Singh

Ludhiana: Sikh organisations, under the banner of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee, staged a successful shut-down in Ludhaina city today. Sangharsh committee leaders and activists ...

Bapu Surat Singh’s health deteriorates; Supporters, Police Face to Face

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on hunger strike for more than last four months, developed breathing problems today. Sangharsh Committee member Jasvir Singh Khandoor told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) over phone that Bapu Surat Singh's health condition deteriorated at around 4 pm.

Hassanpur Sikh convention in support of Bapu Surat Singh [Pictorial]

Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee constituted to spearhead the struggle of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, today held a Panthik convention in Gurudwara Sahib of village Hassanpur. The motive of the convention was to deliberate the future strategy for the struggle initiated by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa seeking release of political Sikh prisoners.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s Struggle: Sikh bodies call for Ludhiana shut down on July 10

Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee constituted to spearhead the struggle of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, today held a Panthik convention in Gurudwara Sahib of village Hassanpur. The motive of the convention was to deliberate the future strategy for the struggle initiated by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa seeking release of political Sikh prisoners.

Sikh political prisoners issue: Delay in nominating members of experts committee raises serious questions

Delay on the part of Sangharsh Committee raises serious questions. Many believe that CM Badal has prepared ground in his defense despite his internal disagreement with struggle aimed at securing release of Sikh political prisoners.

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