Sikh Diaspora

Tragic evens of 1984 crystallized the concept of Sikh Diaspora: US scholar

Patiala, Punjab (February 12, 2014): According to certain media reports a US-based scholar has stated that Sikh diaspora began identifying themselves more with their community (the Sikhs) rather than region and country after the tragic events of November 1984 in India that resulted in killing of thousands of Sikhs following the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination.

Uganda marks 100 years of Sikh presence by issuing 4 postage stamps

Uganda (February 10, 2014): The Uganda postal service 'Posta Uganda' has commemorated 100 years of Sikh presence in the country by issuing four postage stamps.

Leicester Sikhs critical of Amritsar Massacre report

Leicester, United Kingdom (February 08, 2014): As per certain media reports Sikh groups in Leicester have criticized the Whitehall report which clears the British military of any direct involvement in the 1984 Amritsar Massacre.

UK Sikh Diaspora outraged over British Govt’s disclosure about links with attack on Darbar Sahib

London, United Kingdom (February 06, 2014): In a recently released report of Cabinet Secretary, the UK Government admitted it's role in 1984 army attack by Indian state against the Sikhs. Though the British report and UK's Foreign Secretary William Hague attempted to underplay the issue by saying that British advise in India's deadly attack of June 1984 was "limited" and had "little impact"; but the Sikh diaspora is viewing these admissions more seriously.

World Sikh Organization Calls on India to Hold Inquiry into 1984 Attack on Sri Darbar Sahib

Ottawa, Canada (February 5, 2014): In the wake of the British Government’s investigation into Britain’s role in advising India on planning the attack on Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) at Amritsar in 1984, the World Sikh Organization of Canada calls on the Government of India to conduct a similar inquiry into the attack and reiterates its call for the British Government to conduct a full parliamentary inquiry.

“A cruel and clinical whitewash” – UK Sikhs respond with Anger & Disgust to Foreign Secretary’s Statement to Parliament

London, United Kingdom (February 04, 2014): UK's Sikh Diaspora has reacted with anger and disgust at what they see as a patronizing and whitewashing response from the UK Government to the recent 1984 document revelations.

British report admits complicity of armed attack on Darbar Sahib, but attempts to under mine the issue

London, United Kingdom (February 04, 2014): British Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed on February 04, 2014 that Britain had advised the then Indian government ahead of the June 1984 attack on Harmandar Sahib (Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) by the Indian army but attempted to undermine the issue by saying that Britain had no operational involvement in Operation Bluestar.

On Disclosure of Top Secret British Documents showing UK hand in June 1984 attack on Sikhs

Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh talked with Sikh political analyst Bhai Ajmer Singh and Senior Journalist S. Jaspal Singh Sidhu about recent Disclosure of Top Secret British Documents showing UK hand in June 1984 attack on Sikhs.

UK’s Sikh diaspora seeks answers regarding UK government complicity in the massacre of innocent Sikhs in June 1984

London, United Kingdom (According to information available with the Sikh Siaysat News (SSN), UK's Sikh diaspora has been conducting a letter writing campaign, in which individuals are writing letters to their MPs about UK government complicity in the massacre of innocent Sikhs in June 1984.

Sikh Diaspora body, WSO, welcomes Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moves to secure justice

Ottawa, Canada (January 30, 2014): In a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News, the World Sikh Organization of Canada has welcomed recent moves by the Aam Admi Parti (AAP) in calling for the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the 1984 Sikh genocide and recommending the release of Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar who has been languishing in prison for close to 20 years.

Issue of UK links with June 1984 – Highlights of meeting of Sikh Delegation with UK Cabinet Secretary

London, United Kingdom (January 30, 2014): It is learnt that Sikh Federation (UK) along with prominent Sikh Organisations met with the Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood and other officials at Whitehall in London on January 29.

Sikh Council UK gives cautious welcome to Hard Hat Exemption

London, United Kingdom (January 25, 2014): The Sikh Council UK has given a cautious welcome to the news the Government is intending to close a ...

Sikh Research Institute UK workshop – “Engaging with 1984” on Feb. 22

London, United Kingdom (January 24, 2014): It is learnt that the Sikh Research Institute UK will be hosting a series programs from the 19th to the 23rd of February beginning with Harinder Singh presenting at City University, this event will look at the challenges the Sikh nation is facing and how prepared we are in meeting them. This will be followed by a presentation to Sikh professionals at Ernst & Young exploring the nature of Sikhi as a distinct social, religious and political path that went on to change the destiny of South Asia.

Detailed Report: Sikhs lobby with UK Lawmakers about disclosure of British hand in June 1984 attack on Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (January 22, 2014): In February last year David Cameron became the first sitting British Prime Minister to visit the Harmander Sahib (Golden Temple) Complex.

UK links to June 1984 attack: Sikh bodies to hold Silent Rally outside British High Commission in New York on Feb 3

New York, United States (January 20, 2014): In wake of recent disclosures unearthed by declassification of top secret British documents about Indian government seeking help of Special Air Service (SAS) of the UK in planning deadly armed attack by Indian Army on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984, US based Sikh groups have announced to hold a "Silence Rally" outside the British high commissioners' office in New York on February 3, to demand the British Parliament to immediately pass a "resolution that the action of PM Thatcher of colluding with Indira Gandhi to attack the holiest Sikh shrine was a grave blunder".

Sikh Genocide 1984 case in US – Congress Party challenges US court’s jurisdiction; Denies links with Indian National Oversees Congress

New York, USA (January 18, 2014): India's Congress party has filed a motion before the US Federal Court of Southern District of New York seeking dismissal of a human rights violation case relating to Sikh Genocide 1984.

Glasgow Sikhs want UK to disclose all documents related to June 1984 attack

Glasgow (January 18, 2014): Sikhs of Glasgow have called for justice for the thousands of innocent Sikhs massacres in June 1984 by Indian army during an armed invasion to Sikh Gurdwaras including Darbar Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple) Amritsar. UK's links with this deadly attack have recently emerged through some top secret documents declassified recently.

UK role in June 1984 invasion – “Condemn PM Thatcher’s Decision to Assist Indira Gandhi” – Sikh Groups demand “Resolution” in British Parliament

New York, USA (January 15, 2014): With the information going public that Special Air Service (SAS) of United Kingdom was involved in planning the invasion of Golden Temple in 1984, “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) an international human rights group with the support of Sikh groups across World announced that British Parliament should immediately pass a “Resolution that action of PM Thatcher of colluding with Indira Gandhi to attack the holiest Sikh shrine was wrong”.

Discard Badal’s diatribe against radicals, Dal Khalsa tells Non-Resident Punjabis

Amritsar, Punjab (January 08, 2014): Dal Khalsa has urged Non-resident Punjabis settled in the Diaspora to discard the diatribe of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal against Sikh radicals during the NRI sammelan at Anandpur Sahib.

India was wrong to deny my visa, says Jagmeet Singh NDP

Ottawa (January 01, 2013): An 'Op-Ed' by Jagmeet Singh NDP, has appeated in 'Ottawa Citizen', in which the Sikh Canadian MPP has said that India was wrong to deny his visa.

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