Sikh Diaspora

Overwhelming response for film Sadda Haq in Calgary, Alberta – Punjabi movie based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab

Vancouver, BC (March 20, 2013): After securing the distribution rights to the film “Sadda Haq” in Canada, the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) is seeing a wave of support from communities across Canada in regards to the film that was initially banned by the controversial Indian Censor Board. The film is a revealing and truthful account of the period of militancy in Punjab that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. It brings forward the conditions of the Punjab and its population and role of the central government in orchestrating what would be a genocidal campaign against the Sikh population.

Set back to Punjab CM Badal in US Court – Judge denies motion to stop Sikhs for Justice’s campaign

New York, US (March 21, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) during March 20, 2013 status conference, US Federal Judge Adelman denied Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s motion to stop “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ)’s campaign to raise questions regarding credibility of Badal’s witnesses and allowed Rights group to continue deposing witnesses till March 22.

World Sikh Organization concerned about Montreal police racism allegations

Montreal, Quebec (March 21, 2013): According to a news report by "The Suburban" (publiched on March 20, 2013) the World Sikh Organization (WSO), which promotes and advocates for the protection of human rights for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity and social or economic status, has expressed its concern about an incident during which a Montreal police sergeant allegedly broke a local Sikh truck drivers' elbow, leaving him unable to work for three months, as well as a permanent partial loss of arm flexibility.

First Canadian Sikh summit a success – Sikh Leaders Advocate for Civil and Human Rights issues

Ottawa, Canada: Sikhs from all parts of Canada gathered together to meet with the Federal government, the National Democratic Party and Liberal Party leaders, and members of the opposition party to advocate for important Sikh civil and human rights issues at the first Canadian Sikh Summit in Ottawa D.C.

UK Parliamentarians held debate on issues concerning Sikhs in UK and Europe

London, England (March 15, 2013): It is learnt that a debate was held in UK's Parliament on March 13, 2013 concerning issues related to the Sikh community in UK and the Europe including the issue of Sikh identity and Dastar.

Detailed report on March 13 Debate in UK Parliament concerning Sikh issues

London, United Kingdom (March 14, 2013): A one and a half hour debate titled ‘The British Sikh Community’ took place in the UK Parliament yesterday organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs.

Sikhs ask Canadian PM to raise issue of Turban Ban in France at meeting with French PM

Toronto, Canada (March 14, 2013): As per information an NGO, United Sikhs has written to the Canadian Prime Minister earlier this week asking him to raise his objection to the turban ban in France, during his meeting with his French counterpart, who is currently visiting Canada.

Human Rights lawsuit against CM Badal takes new turn – Witness Kalra admits meeting with Punjab Govt. Officials

New York, United States (March 11, 2013): According to Sikhs for Justice, a US based human rights advocacy group, in March 11, 2013 deposition proceedings in human rights violation law suit against Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, Surinderpal Singh Kalra confessed that immediately prior to testifying in support of Badal’s claim of ineffective service of summons, Karla spent three hours with DIG Gautam, Additional Advocate General of Punjab Mr. Sidhu and NJ Gangte from the Consulate General of India.

Sikh Federation UK announce debate in Parliament on March 13 on issues concerning Sikh community

London, United Kingdom (March 08, 2013): In a recent press statement the Sikh Federation (UK) is has announce that the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs has secured a 90-minute debate in the UK Parliament on Wednesday 13 March 2013 at 9.30 am in Westminster Hall about the British Sikh community.

Full text of February 28, 2013 debate by UK Parliament on Death Penalty (India)

March 02, 2013 : On February 28, 2013 the House of Commons of the UK Parliament debated on a petition regarding Death Penalty (India). The text of petition that is available on website of the website publications.parliament.uk is as follows ...

House of Commons debate on the Death Penalty and Human Rights violations in India

London, United Kingdom (March 02, 2013): According to a press release by the organizers of the Kesri Lehar, a petition asking for the Abolition of the Death Penalty in India was debated in the Main Chamber of the House of Commons on Thursday, 28th February 2013.

UK MP reaffirm the united determination of British Parliament to secure justice for the Sikhs of the Punjab

London, England (February 28, 2013): The British Government should use "every mechanism of communication" to urge India to end the death penalty, a Labour MP has said.

Florida Sikh Shot While Driving; Sikh Coalition and SALDEF Request Hate Crime Investigation

Washington, DC (February 25, 2013): According to local news reports, a Sikh American man was shot and injured this past Saturday night as he drove his car in Daytona Beach, Florida.  His 13-year-old son, who was also in the car, was not injured.

Lawsuit against Badal: Hearing looks at whether official from India really received court summons in Wisconsin

Wisconsin, US (February 25, 2013): Did a couple of process servers from West Allis botch one of the biggest summons deliveries of their careers by mistaking the wrong white-bearded, turban-wearing man for the chief minister of Punjab in India?

Akal Takht Jathedar should have urged Sikhs to boycott funeral of Swaran Ghotna: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (February 23, 2013): The Sikh Federation UK has expressed it's opinion that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat should have asked Sikhs not to attend last rites of an infamous Punjab cop who reportedly died on February 16, 2013. 

UK Sikh body raised concerns over death penalty with UK PM before his visit to India; Massive Intl lobby launched

London, United Kingdom (Febru1ry 14, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) has written to UK Prime Minister, David Cameron ahead of his planned visit to India next week. 

Canadian Sikh Coalition Secures Rights to Punjabi film “Sada Haq” in Canada

Vancouver, BC (February 13, 2013): The Canadian Sikh Coalition is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with the team behind the film “Sada Haq” and will be the official distributor for the film in Canada.  The film is a revealing and truthful account of the period of militancy in Punjab that spanned the 1980s and 1990s.

UK Sikh body active on raising concerns on eve of French President’s visit to India

London, United Kingdom (February 13, 2014): President Francois Hollande will be visiting New Delhi on February 14-15 on his first trip to India since being elected in May 2012. 

Sikh MPP Jagmeet Singh proposed to move bill for protection of Sikh Kakars in Ontario Provincial Parliament

New Delhi, India (February 03, 2013): Canadian Sikh politician and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) S. Jagmeet Singh has reportedly proposed to move a bill for the protection of Sikh Kakars in Ontario Provincial Parliament.

Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) visited Punjabi University, Patiala

Patiala, Punjab (February 03, 2013): A Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh visited Punjabi University, Patiala on January 31, 2013 to address a gathering of university students at “Students Home”. S. Jagmeet Singh is Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing Bramalea Gore Malton, Ontario, Canada.

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