Sikh Political Prisoners

WSO Writes to Indian PM Calling for Release of Sikh Prisoners

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the release of Sikh prisoners who have served their minimum mandatory sentences in Indian prisons.

UK bodies to protest against Indian High Commission in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) has come out in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike since November 14 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib (Ambala). Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking release of seven Sikh political prisoners who remain confined in various jails in India despite having completed their jail terms.

Badals, SGPC not serious on getting Sikh political prisoners released from Indian jails: Mann Dal

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) president Simranjit Singh Mann on Saturday (Dec. 26) said the Badal government and the SGPC were not serious on getting released the Sikhs who were behind bars in India despite having completed the terms of their sentences.

Sikh activists observe one day hunger strike to support the cause of Sikh Political Prisoners

Sikh activists went on a day's hunger strike on Dec. 25 to support Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on indefinite hunger strike since November 14.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa hardens stance; Says: “Release Bandi Singhs before Jan. 2 Or I will even stop drinking water”

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is observing continues and indefinite hunger strike since November 14 has hardened his stance regarding his demands. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release of 7 Sikh political prisoners who were sentenced to imprisonment for life by Indian courts and who have already served the terms of their sentence.

Open Letter to Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal on Sikh Political Prisoners Issue [Audio Version]

A Ludhiana based Sikh lawyer and activist Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has shot an ‘Open Letter’ to Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sikh Political prisoners’ issue. While welcoming Parkash Singh Badal’s statement seeking release of 13 Sikh political prisoners convicted under infamous TADA law, Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur raised a question that why Badal’s own government is opposing release of four such prisoners, who are confined in Punjab’s jails.

Parkash Singh Badal want other CMs to release 13 Sikh Political prisoners

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has written letters to chief ministers of five states, the Lt Governor of Delhi and Administrator of Chandigarh seeking the release of 13 Sikh prisoners held under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.

Facts Speak: Sikh Lawyer writes Open Letter to Punjab CM on Sikh Political Prisoners issue

A Ludhiana based Sikh lawyer and activist Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has shot an ‘Open Letter’ to Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sikh Political prisoners’ issue. While welcoming Parkash Singh Badal’s statement seeking release of 16 Sikh political prisoners convicted under infamous TADA law, Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur raised a question that why Badal’s own government is opposing release of four such prisoners, who are confined in Punjab’s jails.

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: Jathedar says time is running out; Decalres meeting on on January 02

"We have handed over the list of Sikh prisoners who we want released. But they continue to languish in jails. If this issue is not addressed at the earliest, we will discuss the matter at meeting of five Singh Sahibs on January 2" - Giani Gurbachan Singh.

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviewing the cases of Sikh political prisoners who have been languishing in jail despite having completed their sentences.

BJP may favorably consider for relasing some of Sikh political prisoners, media reports

For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.

World Sikh Council – America Region Expresses Solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

A press release by World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) says that the US based body is deeply concerned about the situation developing in Punjab arising out of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s efforts to persuade the Indian government to follow the law of the land. Gurbaksh Singh is on a hunger strike since November 14, 2014 to seek release of seven Sikh prisoners who have completed the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences. This is a second time he has gone on an indefinite hunger strike

United Sikhs supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’ Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha

On this human rights day United Sikhs commends and honors human rights activists who go out of their way to stand for a cause, such as Gurbakash Singh, a Sikh human rights activist who has been fasting since November 2014 at Laknaur Sahib, Amritsar.

Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale meets Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

Ambala, Haryana: Sikh religious preacher Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on December 01 for the second time at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib, near Ambala in Haryana.

Maritime Sikh Society supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

While demanding release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after serving the terms of their sentences, the Maritime Sikh Society (Halifax, Canada) has extended support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and the ‘Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha’.

Sukhbir Badal seeks of Sikh political prisoners on ‘compassionate’ grounds

Chandigarh: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today sought immediate intervention of union Home Minister Rajnath Singh for the release, on compassionate grounds, of over 100 Sikh political prisoners in various jails who have completed their sentences.

SGPC President says ‘high hopes’ with Centre govt. for release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh: Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has written a letter a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the release of Sikh political prisoners who are confined in jails even after serving the terms of their sentences.

Hunger strike of Gurbaksh Singh Khasla continues; Lost 12 kgs in 19 days

The organizers of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Lakhnaur Sahib, Ambala) informed that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has completed 19th day of his hunger strike and he will continue with his indefinite hunger strike till seven Sikh political prisoners, who release is being demanded by the morcha, are permanently released.

Punjabi singer K.S. Makhan supports morcha seeking release of Sikh political prisoners

Punjabi singer turned politician and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader K. S. Makhan has extended support to ‘morcha’ seeking permanent release of those Sikh political prisoners who have completed the terms of their sentences.

Sikh delegation submit memorandum to Akal Takht expressing support to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

A Sikh delegation submitted a memorandum to Akal Takht on Nov. 30, expressing support for Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who has been on hunger strike to press for the release of Sikh political prisoners.

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