Sikh Diaspora

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.

Copy of US Court Summons Sonia Gandhi in 1984 Sikh Genocide related lawsuit

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 Court Summons.

November 1984 Sikh Genocide – Sonia Gandhi summoned by US Court

New York, United States (September 03, 2013): 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.

Canada govt’s clarification has exposed Sukhbir’s bluff: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (August 30, 2013): In the wake of Canadian government clarifying that the country has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons the Dal Khalsa has taken SAD president to task. The organization has asked the Junior Badal to step down on moral grounds for bluffing and misleading the people.

Canadian Foreign Affairs says it never received security request from Sukhbir Badal

Vancouver/ Canada (August 29, 2013): It is learnt that the Canada has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons.

Sikhs will join others to oppose Modi if he tries to visit the UK: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (August 26, 2013): In a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): [t]he Sikh Federation (UK) has said it will join others to oppose the visit to the UK of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi one of the most controversial pro-Hindu politicians who has shown through his actions his animosity and hatred towards minorities in India, including Sikhs, Christians and Muslims.

Sukhbir Badal should either face the Sikh Diaspora or quit the post of SAD president: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar/ Hoshiarpur, Punjab (August 23, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): the Dal Khalsa has slammed the SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal from running away in facing the Sikh Diaspora and urged him to resign from party presidency’.

Sikh groups in Canada to go after Punjab cops indulged in crimes against humanity & torture

Ontario, Canada (August 23, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh diaspora organizations of Canada like the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) are planning to chase and target Punjab cops for their role in torture of Canadian citizens in Punjab. As per information CSC and SFJ are planning to prepare a case, which will be presented to the Canadian government, declaring Punjab police force as violator of human rights so as to deny its officers visas to that country.

Fearing litigation Punjab Dy. CM Sukhbir Badal cancels visit to Canada

Ontario/ New Delhi, Canada/ India (August 23, 2013): As per recent reports the deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal has cancelled his planned 10-day visit to Canada on August 22, 2013 after the Canadian government said that they will not offer any immunity to him against any civil suit that may be filed against him there. They have also allegedly refused to provide him security during the trip.

United Sikhs’ 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference in France resolved to create a Global Sikh Alliance for Justice

Bobigny, Paris (August 18, 2013): “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”, was the theme of United Sikhs' 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference. The notion was based upon the landmark decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 76 year old French resident Ranjit Singh's turban case. As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Sikhs from all of the world congregated in France to attend the conference that concluded last weekend.

Kashmiris and Sikhs vow to dismantle Indian Imperialism; Protested outside Indian High Comission in London

London, UK (August 18, 2013): According to a news reported by Kashmir Watch: [i]n a vocal and spirited joint protest Sikhs and Kashmiris from across the UK held an impressive protest outside the Indian High Commission in London to remind India, on its Independence Day, that Khalistan and a free Kashmir remain the cornerstone of their political agenda.

Sangat TV fined 30K Pounds for talk-show guest’s comment regarding attack on Kuldip Brar

London, UK (August 17, 2013): As per recent media reports (the British media regulatory authority called "Ofcom" has fined a UK-based Sikh television channel, Sangat TV, £30,000 over a comment passed by one of the guests participating in a discussion over the issue of attack on Indian Army's former officer Kuldip Brar. The show was aired in October 2012 when Kuldip Brar was assulted by some Sikhs in London.

Torture & extra-judicial killings – Sikh groups seek prosecution of Sukhbir Badal in Canadian Courts

Toronto, Canada (August 13, 2013): The Sikh rights groups in Canada are launching prosecution and arrest warrants of visiting Deputy Premier of the State of Punjab Sukhbir Badal for his culpability in the torture of the Canadian Citizens in India. The Deputy Premier Badal is scheduled to hold meetings with the Canadian officials and business leaders in the British Columbia and Ontario during his upcoming September visit.

WSO Provides Training Session for Hudson’s Bay in Toronto

Toronto, Canada (August 08, 2013): On Friday August 2, the World Sikh Organization of Canada provided a training session at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto for Hudson’s Bay managers and employees on the Sikh faith and the law of accommodation in Canada.

UK reassure Sikh delegation to take up Prof. Bhullar death penalty case with India

London, United Kingdom (August 08, 2013): As per certain media reports a British foreign office minister (on August 06, 2013) told Sikhs that UK will ask India to drop the death penalty against Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Hugo Swire, Britain's minister for India in the foreign office, reportedly met Sikh representatives with Lord Indarjit Singh of Wimbledon and discussed the case of Prof. Bhullar who is facing death penalty in India in a highly contested and controversial conviction.

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