Sikh Diaspora

Akal Takht Jathedar condemns denial of visa to Canadian Sikh lawmaker; Terms it part of ill-treatment of Sikhs by India

Amritsar, Punjab (December 30, 2013): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has criticized the Government of India for denying visa to Jagmeet Singh NDP, a Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario) in Canada.

Deinal of visa to Jagmeet Singh MPP: First time in History a Canadian Official refused entry Visa

Toronto, Canada (December 28, 2013): Respected Ontario, Canada Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Jagmeet Singh has been denied an entry visa by the Government of India. The denial, given without explanation resulted in MPP Jagmeet Singh missing a significant gala event in Amritsar hosted by the non profit organization SEWA, that selected Jagmeet Singh as 'Sikh of the Year' for 2013.

Jagmeet Singh NDP, a Sikh MPP of Canada denied visa by India to visit Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (December 27, 2013): It is learnt that Jagmeet Singh MPP has been denied visa by India for his visit to Amritsar to attend a function by two NGOs which selected him for "Sikh of the Year" Award.

BC Sikh community to hold rally in support of cause of Sikh political prisoners

Vancouver, BC (December 22, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh community of British Columbia will be hosting a rally in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh at the Vancouver Art Gallery in Downtown Vancouver on Sunday December 22, 2013 at 2 PM.

Canadian Sikhs concerned about life risk to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and detention of Sikh political prisoners

Toronto, Canada (December 17, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Coalition of Sikh Organizations (Canada) the Canadian Sikhs are concerned that Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s life may be at risk as India refuses to release 6 Sikh Political Prisoners that have served their terms, but remain imprisoned for political purposes.

Sikhs for Jusitce seeks support of Canadian lawmakers on Sikh genocide petition before the UN

Ottawa, Canada (December 13, 2013): According to inforamtion sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by human rights and advocacy group 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ), the SFJ with ssupportof Gurudwara management committees across Canada submitted a Memorandum to Canadian Lawmakers urging them to hold a debate to determine whether November 1984 was Sikh Genocide as defined in Article 2 of the UN Convention.

Gurbaksh Singh’s fast enters 30th day; Wave of protests being organized by Sikh diaspora to support the cause of Sikh political prisoners

New York/ London (December 12, 2013): The wave of struggle seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who have completed the terms of their sentences has is growing stronger among the Sikh diaspora circles. Protests have been held in London, Melbourne, Surrey, Frankfurt, Birmingham and many other parts of the world to extend support to the cause of Sikh prisoners languishing in various Jails in India despite completing the terms of their sentences.

Candlelight vigil outside UK Parliament on Human Rights Day calling for release of Sikh political prisoners

London, United Kingdom (December 11, 2013): Around 1,000 Sikhs from across the UK are expected today to hold a Candlelit Vigil in Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament from 2-6pm. Around 20-30 Members of Parliament are expected to join Sikhs during the vigil and show support for the release of Sikh political prisoners.

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Ontario as NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh’s bill passes final reading

Queen's Parks, Canada (December 11, 2013): Bramalea-Gore-Malton NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh’s Private Member's Bill entitled Sikh Heritage Month passed third reading in the legislature today. Bill 52 proclaims the month of April every year as Sikh Heritage Month.

Civil Rights Organizations come together to release FlyRights 2.0

New York, United States (November 28, 2013): According to a recent newsletter released by the Sikh Coalition, the US based organization has launched an updated smartphone application to make it easier for Sikh passengers to report any abuse against them at American airports.

GAP Ad featuring Sikh model defaced with racist comments; GAP reacts strongly

New York, United States (November 28, 2013): A clothing advertisement of GAP in New York City featuring Waris Ahluwalia, a Sikh model, was defaced with racist slurs, prompting a defiant response by the clothing company. The poster went viral on social media after it.

SFJ to hold Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference on Dec.7 at Mississauga

Ontario, Canada (November 28, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikhs For Justice, a US based Sikh human rights and advocacy group, is going to hold the “Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference 2013” on December 07, 2013.

Sikhs in Tanzania held successful blood donation drive to mark martyrdom of Guru Tagh Bahadur Ji

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (November 25, 2013): The Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) reportedly collected 66 units of blood on November 24, 2013 in a blood donation drive to mark the occasion of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadurji, the ninth Sikh Guru.

Canadian Sikh leader shots letter to Amitabh Bachhan accusing him for Sikh genocide 1984

Vancouver, Canada (November 21, 2013): A Canada based Sikh leader Bhai Ranjeet Singh Khalsa has written an Open Letter to Amitabh Bachchan, India’s Bollywood icon and the anchor of famous TV show “Kaun Banega Karorpati?” (Who will be the millionaire?), accusing him of being involved in the Sikh genocide 1984.

Sikh Genocide 1984 complaint with the UNHRC: Sikh bodies kick starts signature campaign in 20 countries

California, US (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), human rights bodies and Sikh groups such as Sikhs for Justice and All Indian Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) have kicked a world-wide signature campaign in support of “Sikh Genocide 1984” complaint that was filed with United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on November 01, 2013.

Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance – by S. Ajmer Singh

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 17, 2013): Sikh scholar and historian Sirdar Ajmer Singh shared his views on “Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance” at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur, East Park Road, United Kingdom on November 09, 2013.

UK Sikh body want UN to launch independent investigation into the Sikh Genocide 1984

London, United Kingdom (November 11, 2013): As per information on 1 November 2013 the Sikh Federation (UK) arranged a meeting at 11am in advance of the Justice Rally for a delegation of Sikhs to meet for one hour with staff at the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner in Palais Wilson.

“Sikh 100” terms Indian PM as most powerful Sikhs; Announcement invokes bitter criticism; It’s like a ‘joke’, says Dal Khalsa

London/ Ludhiana, UK/ Punjab (November 11, 2013): It is learnt that the first edition of the annual 'Sikh 100' published in London by the Sikh Directory (UK) has ranked Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the World's most powerful, influential and contemporary Sikh.

Blood donation drive by the Sikh nation gets good response in Surrey, Vancouver; 100K lives already saved

Surrey/ Canada (November 11, 2013): It is learnt that the annual blood donation drive by the Sikh nation began on November 01, 2013 this year. This humanitarian campaign was started in 1999 in the memory of the victims of the Sikh genocide 1984 who were brutally reduced to ashes in various parts on India in November 1984 in a systematic manner.

Derby Sangat to mark 29th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984; S. Ajmer Singh to deliver special lecture

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 8, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh sangat at Derby (UK) shall mark the 29th anniversary of the Sikh Genocide 1984 by holding an event on November 10, 2013. It is further learnt that Sikh author and historian S. Ajmer Singh, who is currently on visit to England, shall be participating in the event to be held by Derby’s Sikh sangat at Gurdwara Guru Arjan Sahib Ji.

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