Sikh Diaspora

UK Election Results and Achievements of UK Sikh Diaspora [Letter to the Editor]

As elections result came in UK- it was our achievement that we put our support to the Labour Party - Parminder Singh Bal (UK).

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, First turban-wearing Sikh candidate Elected as MP in British Parliament

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, a Labour party candidate, become the first turban-wearing Sikh to get elected to British Parliament.

Canadian MP Raj Grewal Condemns June 1984 Indian Army’s Attack On Darbar Sahib in Canadian Parliament [Video]

On the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the Indian government attack on the Darbar Sahib complex, a Sikh MP from Brampton East Raj Grewal while addressing the Canadian parliament condemned the heinous crime committed against the Sikhs.

Labour Party In UK To Vouch For Sikhs ‘Right To Wear Kakkars’

As per the media reports the Labour Party in UK in their recently released race and faith manifesto has promised to defend Sikhs' right to wear all Kakkars (articles of faith).

Punjab Govt. Says: No Summons Received or Effected by Sikhs For Justice to Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder

Punjab government maintains that the Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has not received any summons by the Sikhs for Justice Forum (SJF).

WSO Calls for Inquiry Into Punjab Human Rights Abuses in Punjab during 1980s-90s

World Sikh Organization of Canada calls for a full commission of inquiry into human rights abuses that took place in Punjab in the 80s and 90s.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident [Full Text]

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 103rd anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident.

REVIEW – ‘OUTJUSTICED 2’, A Documentary by Sikh Siyasat (JAGDIP SINGH)

‘Outjusticed 2’ is a documentary produced by Punjab-based media platform Sikh Siyasat, and is directed by the news site’s editor Parmjeet Singh.

Sikh Federation UK Condemns Manchester Attack

Sikh Federation UK has condemned the Manchester suicide bomb attack which left 22 persons dead and 59 others injured.

Sikh Response to Manchester Attack: Taxi Drivers serve free lifts, Gurdwaras Open gates to victims

Media reports emanating from Manchester indicate that Sikhs promptly responded to this tragedy by offering humanitarian help to the victims.

Sikh Council UK Condemns Manchester Attack

The Sikh Council UK has condemned the Manchester attack which left 22 people dead (at the time of reporting).

USA: Two sentenced to 3 years in jail for assaulting California Sikh Man

Two men were found guilty on felony assault and hate crime charges and sentenced to a three-year term in California state prison on Thursday (May 18) for the brutal attack against Maan Singh Khalsa.

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sikh Kirpans: Media Reports

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry Kirpan in public.

German Gurdwara Committees Condemn Frankfurt Gurdwara Incident

Management committee of various Sikh Gurdwaras in Germany strongly condemned Frankfurt incident in which a group of people forcible prevented a prachar samgam by Sikh pracharak Bhai Panth Preet Singh.

Labour Manifesto Pledges Independent Public Inquiry into UK Govt. Actions during Indian Army attack on Sikh in 1984

UK Labour Party has agreed at its special Clause 5 meeting to include a key pledge in its 2017 General Election manifesto addressing an important outstanding issue for UK Sikhs.

Gatka Association exhorts Diaspora to support Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi from Slough in UK General Elections 2017

'Gatka Association of India' today strongly urged to the Punjabi community to support first former Sikh mayor of Gravesend, UK S. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi wholeheartedly who is contesting from Slough constituency in the ensuing parliamentary elections.

SAD (Amritsar) Canada Unit tells Capt. Amarinder to ‘stop talking ill about Canadian Sikh Diaspora’

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann)'s Canada unit called upon the Punjab CM Capt Amrinder Singh to 'stop talking ill about the Sikhs residing in Canada'.

Labour selects second turban wearing Sikh in winnable seat: Sikh Federation UK

by Gurjeet Singh* London (4 May 2017): The Labour Party has declared virtually all its candidates. Kuldip Singh Sahota, the former Telford and Wrekin Council ...

U. S. Census Bureau Should Allow Sikhs to Self-Identify in 2020: United Sikhs

On April 30, 2017, United Sikhs responded to the Census Bureau's request for comments on its recent proposed rule amendments and stated that there should be a distinct "Sikh" category represented.

FIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear, including Sikh Dastar

In a game-changing move, FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, unanimously approved a new rule Thursday that will lift its ban on observant Sikhs and others wearing religious head coverings.

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