Sikh Diaspora

Producers of Punjabi movie Sadda Haq to visit Toronto from May 28 to June 3

Toronto, Canada (May 25, 2013): According to information shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the producers and actors of the recently released block buster hit Sadda Haq, Kuljinder Singh Sidhu and Dinesh Sood, will be visiting the city of Toronto and surrounding areas from May 28th to June 3rd.

US: Sikh Caucus members build support for Sikh hate crime tracking

Washington, DC (May 21, 2013): It is learnt that a bipartisan group of 23 members of the U.S. Congress, representing the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, have written to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), requesting that the agency begin tracking hate crimes against Sikhs, the way it does for other communities.

World’s oldest marathon runner Baba Fauja Singh to lead Sikh marathon to help children in need

Toronto, Canada (May 16, 2013): As per information world's oldest marathon runner Baba Fauja Singh will be participating in the first ever marathon being organised by the Sikhs of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada May 19, 2013.

Opposing death sentence to Prof. Bhullar, 3 Sikhs go on 11 day hunger strike in Paris

Paris, France (May 15, 2013): It is learnt that amid various protests by Sikhs in the UK, France and India against the death sentence to Sikh political prisoner Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, three Sikhs of France have been sitting on hunger strike since May 8 at a Paris Gurdwara.

The death sentence of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar must not be carried out. It will divide India (author: HOPE WHITMORE)

[...]I read the leaflet then walked into the march, joining three women who I asked about Professor Bhullar. ‘This is not an execution,’ said one of the women ‘if the government kill him it will be an assassination. If this happens there will be a lot of anger in India.’ [...]

London Morcha – Day-night protest, vigil continues outside Downing Street against suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar

London, United Kingdom (May 10, 2013): In front of Downing Street, dozens of Brits line up day in day out since April 12, 2013, when the execution of Professor Bhullar was cleared in India, and every evening prayers and hymns are sung.

Don’t remove martyr’s names from the Saka June 1984 memorial: SYA to Badal Dal

New York, United States (May 07, 2013): In a written statement the Sikh Youth of America has urged Badal Dal and SGPC to restrain for removing the name of Sikh martyr Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Gurdwara Yaadgaar Shaheedan - or the Saka June 1984 memorial.

Diaspora Sikh bodies & Gurudwara Committees warn against removal of martyrs’ names from Saka June 1984 Memorial

London, United Kingdom (May 07, 2013): According to information shared by Bhai Dabinderjit Singh of Sikh Federation UK, a meeting of various UK Sikh bodies and Gurudwara Committees was held on May 05, 2013 to discuss the issue of opposition to the naming of Saka June 1984 memorial after the name of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs of June 1984.

Sikh Federation (UK) warns Indian politicans of dire consequences if they misjudge the mood of Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (May 01, 2013): The Sikh Federation has issued a strongly worded statement warning politicians in Punjab and the center to recognize the sentiment of Sikhs not only in the Diaspora, but also those in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India.

Prof. Bhullar’s death sentence – Canadian Sikhs urges India to abolish death penalty – Rights Group calls for Global Boycott of “Air India”

Toronto, Canada (April 28, 2013) : On a call given by Ontario based Sikh organizations several hundred Canadians including Sikhs, Muslims and Christians gathered in front of Indian Consulate, Toronto to voice their support for Professor DevenderPal Singh Bhullar, who has been unjustly sentenced to death in India.

WSO Helps Resolve Edmonton Airport Turban complaint

Ottawa (April 25, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has assisted in the resolution of a complaint involving the improper removal and search of a turban at the Edmonton International Airport last month.

Sikh Federation UK welcomes creation of caucus in US Congress to represent Sikh interests

London, United Kingdom (April 25, 2013): A bipartisan group of 28 influential lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have established the first Sikh-American Congressional Caucus to have the interests of the American Sikh community represented in the US Congress.

USA: First American Sikh congressional caucus launched

Washington D.C. (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that the first American Sikh Congressional Caucus that would provide a formidable platform to the community to address its issues has been launched in the US.

Australian Sikh protested outside Indian High Commission against proposed execution Prof. Bhullar

Canberra, Australia (April 23, 2013): According to a news reported by Qaumi Awaaz Punjabi Radio, hundreds of Sikhs from across the Australia gathered in front of the High Commission of India in Canberra to protest against the suspected execution of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Prof Bhullar, who was considered to be one of the brilliant minds in Sikh militant movement, had been on death row for last decade.

German Consulate promises Prof. Bhullar family opposition to death penalty

San Francisco (April 21, 2013): The German Consulate in San Francisco promised the brother of condemned Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar that the German government opposes the death penalty in all circumstances during a meeting on April 18, 2013.

Canadian Sikh Coalition meets with German Consulate regarding the case of Prof. Bhullar

We deliver this statement as a delegation from the Canadian Sikh Coalition on behalf of the Sikh community of Canada. We are an umbrella organization currently representing over 87 Sikh organizations across Canada with 300,000+ members who are extremely concerned about recent events involving Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar.

India: Stop the arbitrary execution of Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar; Overseas Sikh & Human Rights bodies form coalition

Pleasanton, California (April 20, 2013): On April 15 and 16, 2013, a coalition of U.S.-based organizations wrote to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, urging them to call on the Government of India to halt the imminent execution of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

BC Sikhs join global movement rallying for Prof. Bhullar’s release

Vancouver, BC (April 17, 2013): According to a release by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) on Thursday April 18 at 6:00 pm Sikhs from across the Lower Mainland of BC will be joining thousands of other Sikhs across the globe as they will unite at the Vancouver Art Gallery before marching to the Indian Consulate Office in downtown Vancouver, to rally against the illegal death sentencing of Professor Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar of Punjab.

UK: Protest, March and Lobby of MPs to help save an innocent Professor from Death in India

London, United Kingdom (April 14, 2013): Thousands of Sikhs from across the UK are expected to protest and lay siege outside the High Commission of India on Monday 15 April between 12 noon and 2pm following the decision by the Supreme Court of India on Friday 12 April that Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar should be put to death by hanging.

Sikhs for Justice declares to release English version Of ‘Sadda Haq” Worldwide

New York, United States (April 9, 2013): Challenging the unconstitutional blanket ban on “Sadda Haq” by the Punjab SAD (Badal) Government, US based Sikh rights group declared to promote the movie and to sponsor the release of its English version worldwide.

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