Sikh Diaspora

Shiromani Committee plans to extend it’s arms to the US, Canada; Registers “SGPC USA Incorporated” in the US

Amritsar, Punjab (October 05, 2013): According to media reports the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has registered a body named “SGPC USA Incorporated” under the US Law. It is notable that SGPC is a statutory body in India and it's prime task is to manage the affairs of Historic Sikh Gurudwaras in Punjab and adjoining states of Haryana, Himachal Pardesh and Chandigarh.

UK Sikh Diaspora support 1984 Yes It’s Genocide petition by Sikhs for Justice

London, United Kingdom (October 03, 2013): It is learnt that the representatives of over 20 Sikh Organizations and several dozen Gurdwaras attended a press conference at the Five Rivers Restaurant in Walsall, United Kingdom on September 15th 2013.

UK Sikhs have positive meeting with Jathedar of the Akal Takht

London, United Kingdom (September 29, 2013): A number of the members of the Board of Jathedars and Executive Committee of the Sikh Council UK met with Giani Gurbachan Singh the Jathedar of the Akaal Takht earlier today at Ramgharia Sabha, Southall.

Sikhs protest during Obama-PM Singh meeting – Manmohan’s Policy of “Cash for Bullet” resulted in “Genocide” of Sikhs: SFJ

Washington DC (September 27, 2013): While President Obama hosted PM Singh, hundreds of Sikhs rallied outside White House protesting against Manmohan Singh for approving “Cash rewards” to cops for torture and extra judicial killings of Sikhs in Punjab.

Sikh Federation UK announces the Global Network of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations

London, United Kingdom (September 24, 2013): In a press statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh body, has said that: [i]n the UK around 150 Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations are either affiliated or support the work of the Sikh Federation (UK).

Sikhs for Justice writes Open Letter to DSGMC President Manjit Singh GK

New York, US (September 24, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikhs for Justice has written an open letter to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management President (DSGMC) Majit Singh GK in wake of his recent comments that he was an Indian Nationalist from the bottom of his heart, and the act of condemning the Sikh struggle as separatism.

Sikhs across Europe visit Wolverhampton for 10,000-strong conference

Birmingham, United Kingdom (September 23, 2013): Accotding to a news reported by BBC "[m]ore than 10,000 Sikhs have gathered in Wolverhampton to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sikh Federation". The group was set up a decade ago to "give Sikhs a stronger political voice", said Amrik Singh, chair of the federation.

Another attempt to deceit? – Indian High Commission says it may start “pilgrim visa” for asylum holder Sikhs in UK

London, United Kingdom (September 22, 2013): It seems that Indian state agencies are putting every effort to build an impression of success for the visit of Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh GK's visit to the United Kingdom regarding his claimed purpose of visit – i.e. to win over the Sikh hardliners.

Manjit Singh GK’s encounter with Sikh Diaspora in UK and Indian state’s efforts to contain Sikh nationalist activity

It is learnt that the a ten member delegation of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee is on a seven day special purpose visit the United Kingdom and Dubai. The delegation led by DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK has reportedly been specially sent by the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), also called Badal Dal, led by Sukhbir Singh Badal and his father Parkash Singh Badal with a 'special task' to convince the Sikh diaspora, or in the terms of terminology used by Manjit Singh GK and the Badal Dal – to the Sikh separatists, towards (so-called) Indian Nationalist ideology.

SIC opposes statute of Gandhi in Cerritos; Objects to donation of land for placing it

California (September 14, 2013): On behalf of the Greater Los Angeles Sikh Sangat & Worldwide Sikh Sangat the Sikh Information Centre has written a detailed letter to Navneet Singh Chug, President of Sikh Temple of Orange County, Santa Ana, California expressing concerns over his decision to donate his property and money to the Art in Public Places Program in Cerritos, California, USA to place a statue of Mohandas Gandhi.

World Sikh Organization of Canada helps resolve Kirpan dispute at Toronto Coffee Plant

Toronto (September 13, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has helped Baldev Singh secure the right to freely wear his kirpan at the Club Coffee plant in Toronto.

‘Akali’ Conference in Canada proved bogus propaganda; Badal Dal leaders say it’s private dinner; Sikh bodies call back agitation

Toronto, Canada (September 12, 2013): In a press statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Canadian Sikh organnizations that had gave a public call to boycott the Akali Conference that was scheduled to be held by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), have called back their agitation as the organizers have reportedly clarified on the "Ajj Di Awaaz" radio that no Akali Conference shall be held on September 12.

U.S. Court summons delivered to Sonia Gandhi in Sikh genocide 1984 related lawsuit

New York, United States (September 11, 2013): It is learnt that in the pending case of shielding prominent Indian politicians and workers of the Congress party from any action for their involvement in the Sikh Genocide 1984, the US based Sikh rights group “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) on September 10, 2013, managed to get the summons of the US court served to Congress president Sonia Gandhi through hospital and security staff at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York.

Copy of U.S. Court’s order directing Hospital and Security agencies to serve summons of Sikh genocide case on Sonia Gandhi

New York, United States (September 09, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the US Federal Judge Brain M. Cogan, has ordered service of summons and complaint on Congress President Sonia Gandhi through Hospital Staff or security personnel of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer where she is believed to be under medical care.

Sikh Genocide 1984 – Deliver summons to Sonia Gandhi: US Judge orders hospital & security agencies

New York, United States (September 09, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the US Federal Judge Brain M. Cogan, has ordered service of summons and complaint on Congress President Sonia Gandhi through Hospital Staff or security personnel of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer where she is believed to be under medical care.

Riverside Students Gathering in Honor of Jaswant Singh Khalra Hear “Genocide in India Has Not Stopped”

Jaswant Singh Khalra’s work to expose genocide commemorated on 18th anniversary of his disappearance Riverside (September 9, 2013): Over the weekend, students and families gathered ...

Canadian Sikh organizations boycott Badal Dal Conference; Demands explanations of various issues

Canada (September 09, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh organizations have recently held an important meeting in wake of plans of Punjab's ruling party Badal Dal to hold a conference in Canada. The meeting that was attended by various Sikh organizations of Canada unanimously resolved to boycott the Badal Dal's meeting. The Sikh diaspora organizations have demanded explanation on various issues from the Badal Dal leaders who are currently visiting Canada.

Punjab cop revealed that any Sikh going abroad in 1980s was black-listed as “terrorist”

Chandigarh, Punjab (September 09, 2013): As per media reports (dated: Sept. 08): in a startling revelation, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that: the name of whosoever went abroad during the period of militancy in Punjab, was mentioned in the list of 'hard core terrorists'.

Captain Amrinder Singh condemns Sikh Genocide case against Sonia Gandhi; Criticizes Sikh diaspora activism

Patiala, Punjab (September 05, 2013): As per media reports the former Chief Minister of Punjab and a Congress party leader Captain Amarinder Singh has criticized the Sikh diaspora for for approach a US court accusing Congress chief Sonia Gandhi (President of the Congress Party) of "shielding and protecting" party members who had perpetuated and carried various massacre of Sikhs during the Sikh genocide 1984.

Copy of complaint by Sikhs for Justice against Sonia Gandhi in US Court

A US Federal Court has issued summons against Sonia Gandhi, President of Indian National Congress the ruling political party of India, for shielding and protecting the leaders, officials, members and workers of her party who had organized, committed, aided, abetted and incited the genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984. This is a copy of complaint moved by the Sikhs for Justice against Sonia Gandhi.

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