Sikh Diaspora

Kesri Lehar to petition UK Prime Minister on Human rights violation in India

London, United Kingdom (December 08, 2012): On December 10, 2012, the Kesri Lehar (The Wave for Justice) will submit its Human Rights Petition with 118000 signatures to the Prime Minister’s Office to coincide with UN designated Human Rights Day.

Leicester free Sikh school plans are again with the Government

Leicester, United Kingdom (December 04, 2012): A second bid to create a Sikh free school in Leicester is being submitted to the Department for Education. In July, proposals by nine temple leaders across the city were turned down because they were not deemed strong enough.

Kesri Lehar petition to be handed over to British PM on December 10

London, England (December 02, 2012): It is learnt that the Kesri Lehar has prepared a petition regarding persistent human rights violations by Indian state, which also seeks abolition of death penalty in India. This petition would be handed over to David Cameron, Prime Minister of United Kingdom at 10 Downing Street on 10 December, 2012 at 2:30 pm on the eve of United Nations Human Rights Day.

Sikh gas station worker shot at in South Carolina

Inman, SC/USA (December 01, 2012): According to information released by United Sikhs, a US based NGO, a Sikh gas station worker was shot at in Inman, South Carolina on November 19, 2012 at approximately 11:15 pm.

Recognize the Sikh Genocide; Sign the White House Petition: VFF joins Sikhs for Justice

New York, NY (November 27, 2012): The Voices For Freedom (VFF) has joined Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in petitioning the Whitehouse to Recognize “Sikh Genocide” - 30,000+ killed in India during November 1984.

Leicester Sikhs gathered in thousands on Nagar Kirtan to observe Gurpurb celebrations

Leicester, UK (November 27, 2012): It is learnt that thousands of people lined the streets on Sunday, November 25, 2012 during a Nagar Kirtan at Leicester, UK to observe the celebrations of Guru Nanak Ji's 544th Gurpurb (birth anniversary).

Glasgow Sikhs offer “a candle in the dark” to spread awareness

Glasgow (November 23, 2012): In the Otago Street Gurdwara, the lights are dimmed as councillors, MSPs and members of the public walk around a shocking new exhibition. Faced with photographs of atrocities from a shamefully recent genocide, the visitors read the captions beneath the pictures in stunned silence, their heads bowed.

Online petition urges Obama administration to recognize the Sikh Genocide 1984

November 23, 2012: It is learnt that the Sikhs for Justice, a US based Human rights and advocacy group, has created an online petition on the White House website. The petition urges Obama administration to recognize the fact of Sikh Genocide 1984.

NSYF effort: “A Candle in the Dark – An Exhibition of Sikh History” received overwhelming response

London, United Kingdom (November 23, 2012): According to a newsletter by National Sikh Youth Federation (NSYF) the members of the NSYF team are currently on tour with the ground-breaking exhibition.

Oak Creek, Wisconsin Gurudwara terror strike investigation report released

Oak Creek, Wisconsin (November 21, 2012): According to information Teresa Carlson, special agent in charge of the FBI's Milwaukee office, announced on Tuesday, (November 20, 2012) that the agency has finished its probe into the Oak Creek, Wisconsin shooting on August 5, 2012, that killed six Sikh worshippers and injured four individuals.

Young sibling students honored for wise response during Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara terror strike

Wisconsin, US (November 17, 2012): According to media reports two young students from St. Francis de Sales Parish School in Lake Geneva were honored on November 15, 2012 for their courageous actions during the terror strike at the Sikh Gurudwara Sahib of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.

SMU’s Sikh Students Association organized event – Human Rights: A Sikh Story to commemorate November 1984 anniversary

Dallas, United States (November 16, 2012): According to report published on the "The Daily Campus" website Southern Methodist University’s Sikh Student Association (SSA) organized an event called “Human Rights: A Sikh Story” to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Massacre in India. The even also marked discussion regarding the Wisconsin shooting at the Oak Creek (Wisconsin) Sikh Temple Gurudwara Sahib in August, 2012.

Letter to the Editor: Canadian PM Stephen Harper’s visit to India

Canadian PM went to India to have good friendly and business relations with India. But the headlines we generally saw in the news media about PM's visit dealt with Indian Govt's concern about Sikh extremists in Canada. That is because the guilty conscience of Indian politicians force them to raise the issue of Sikh extremists with Canadian PM.

CM Badal seeks Evidentiary Hearing from US Court; Many Victims tortured under Badal rule ready to file claims: SJF

New York (November 11, 2012): Parkash Singh Badal, CM Punjab, who is facing human rights violation case in US has challenged the “proof of service” submitted by the rights group ‘Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) claiming that US Federal Court’s summons were personally handed to the Badal on August 09.

Sikh Federation (UK) welcomes statement by Canadian PM Stephen Harper defending Freedom of expression

London, England (November 10, 2012): The Sikh Federation (UK) has congratulated Stephen Harper, the Canadian Prime Minister, for taking a strong stand against India and defending the right of Sikhs to campaign for a Sikh homeland.

Letter by Council of Khalistan to Indian Minister Preneet Kaur

I am writing to you about your request to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to “suppress the voice of Khalistan” and to “keep an eye on Sikh extremists.” This is a shameful statement for any official of a democratic nation to make. Prime Minister Harper was right to remind you of the right to free speech that is a cornerstone of every democracy. [...]

Sikhs for Justice say Indian Minister Preneet Kaur lacks morality, credibility and respect

Ludhiana, Punjab (November 09, 2102): It is learnt that Sikhs for Justice, a Human rights and advocacy group pursuing the campaign for international recognition for Sikh Genocide 1984, has written a letter to Indian Minister and Congress Party MP, Preneet Kaur in wake of her comments against Canadian Sikh Diaspora.

Stephen Harper explains position on political activism of Canadian Sikh diaspora

Ludhiana/Bangalore, India (November 08, 2012): According to media reports the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is on a visit to India and has received complaints about political activities of Sikhs in Canada concerning the political rights of Sikhs in India, said on November 08, 2012 that “he won’t interfere with the political rights of Canadian Sikhs who advocate a separate state in India — even though his government firmly opposes the idea”.

Canadian Sikh Coalition hailed the efforts of Australian MP Hon. Warren Entsch

Ontario, Canada (November 07, 2012): Canadian Sikhs have applauded Australian M.P. Warren Entsch's efforts for tabling a petition of 4453 signatures in Australian Parliament to recognize the November 1984 killings of Sikhs in India as a genocide.

India tells PM Harper that Canadian Sikh Diaspora is “extremist”

New Delhi/Ludhaina, India (November 06, 2012): India has once again shouted it's alleged concerns about so-called “Sikh extremism” in Canada. According to media reports: “It’s the latest in a string of efforts by Indian authorities, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to press Ottawa to stay vigilant about Sikhs in Canada who favour the establishment of Khalistan”.

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