Sikhs in United Kingdom

UK Sikh bodies oppose UNESCO’s ‘World Heritage’ proposal for Darbar Sahib, cite Its Theo-political status

Various UK based Sikh organisations, including United Khalsa Dal (U.K.), Charm Youth Jatha Damdami Taksal and International Panthic Dal, have opposed UNESCO proposal for ‘World Heritage’ status to Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Sikh Manifesto Hustings at the University of Wolverhampton

An update by the Sikh Federation UK says a hustings to engage Wolverhampton Politicians and Parliamentary candidates with the Sikh Manifesto will be held at the University of Wolverhampton (MC 001) on 16 April 2015.

Sikh man brutally attacked in Birmingham in a suspected racially motivated attack

A Sikh man was beaten up in a suspected racial attack in the British city of Birmingham and police have launched an investigation after the sickening video of the assault emerged on the internet, reports Times of India (TOI).

UK Sikhs to play significant role in determining overall outcome of general elections as formal campaigning starts

The Sikh Manifesto has already achieved so much, not least increased awareness by Sikhs, non-Sikhs and politicians across the political spectrum of Sikh demands. The Conservative-led government and opposition politicians have already taken certain positive actions and made specific pledges with the Sikh vote in mind.

UK’s new employment law enables Sikhs to wear turbans in all workplaces

Earlier employment laws had exempted turban wearers from the requirement to wear a safety helmet on construction sites. But the exemption did not apply to less hazardous environments, such as factories and warehouses.

15 Years of Impunity: UK Sikh body calls for international inquiry into Chattisinghpora massacre

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Chittisinghpura massacre when 35 innocent Sikhs were cold bloodedly murdered in the small village two-and-a-half-hours drive from Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian occupied region of Kashmir.

India getting desperate in countering impact of Sikh Manifesto: Sikh Federation UK

The Indian authorities, Sikhs in the UK and abroad who prop up the Indian state and Sikhs who to date have lacked the forethought to contribute and back the Sikh Manifesto just do not know how to respond to the huge impact it is having.

Sikh Manifesto causing a stir in India as well as the UK

A press release by the Sikh Federation UK says [o]n 16 March the Times of India carried another article on the Sikh Manifesto. So-called liberal Sikhs have questioned the need for the manifesto to touch upon grooming and forced conversions.

UK foreign minister responsible for India feels the heat on 1984: Sikh Federation UK

Hugo Swire, the UK Foreign Minister responsible for relations with India, yesterday made a long awaited visit to Bedford to meet Sikh representatives at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Bedford at the invitation of the local Conservative MP Richard Fuller.

British Sikhs may vote more in favor of Labour than Conservative, claims British Sikh Report

The British Sikh Report (BSR) is the only strategic document of its kind, aimed at governmental bodies and national institutions alike, which draws attention to the aspirations of the British Sikh community across a range of areas. Compiled by a collective of British Sikh professionals and academics, it is based on quantitative research and will be used to help better understand and meet the various needs of the Sikh community.

UK Sikhs Celebrate Sikh Environment Day in Smethwick

A release by Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick says [S]ikhs from Sandwell and Birmingham come together to celebrate Sikh Environment Day, the start of the Sikh New Year (Nanakshahi 547) and Birth Anniversary of the 7th Guru Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji.

No such thing as umbrella bodies for Sikhs In the UK: Sikh Federation (UK)

Umbrella bodies for Sikhs and other faith communities in the UK are a thing of the past. These bodies were traditionally encouraged by the UK Government and officials for ‘representational’ purposes as they liked to deal with one or two community leaders in return for ‘official patronage’. The membership/leadership of these organisations has become elitist, often controlled by one or two individuals since being established and often lacking mass support.

Sikhs may hold the balance of power in UK general elections 2015

Each candidate in the 100 constituencies is being asked to provide a general endorsement of the Sikh Manifesto and indicate those items they are prepared to specifically commit to and work on if elected.

Sikh groups want community members in UK to contend in polls; No help required from groups like DSGMC: Sikh Fed UK

'The DSGMC are simply opportunists and jokers. They do not have a clue about UK elections and how you need to plan years in advance to get Sikh candidates selected by parties and then into winnable constituencies. You cannot do this in a few weeks - this is not elections India style!

Sikh Gurdwara Langars feed Britain’s homeless

As per media reports many homeless people in the UK receive free hot meals and vital supplies on a regular basis from Gurdwara langars. The Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall, thought to be the biggest Sikh Gurdwara outside of India, revealed to BBC that they serve about 15,000 meals every week.

Fire breaks out at Leicester Gurdwara; Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib and Sangat taken out safely

Fire broke out today at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib localted at East Park Road in Leicester. The flames were spotted at around 11.15am from top story of the Gurdwara Sahib building, which is only used for storage . Five fire crews and an aerial ladder platform were called to the scene.

British Army considering creation of Sikh regiment

Bhai Amrik Singh, the Chair of the Sikh Federation (UK) said: "We welcome this announcement. It is a shame it has come so close to the General Election, but we will urge any future UK Government to make this a reality. Prince Charles confirmed his support to us a few months ago and it is good politicians are now beginning to see the logic. Better late than never."

Sikh Community Centre in Northampton hosts exhibition featuring artefacts from Sikh-Punjabi community

Northampton’s first Sikh-Punjabi Exhibition opening took place on Sunday February 8, 10am to 2.30pm at Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) on St George’s Street.

UK: Response to Sikh Manifesto may prove decisive in overall outcome of general elections

The Sikh Federation (UK) that is often referred to as the one and only Sikh political party in the UK has taken a huge step in producing and releasing a comprehensive 10-point manifesto three months before the General Election.

UK Sikh manifesto lists action against perpetrators of grooming and forced conversions

Determined UK Government action against perpetrators of grooming and forced conversions and abandonment of the term ‘Asian’ by public bodies and the media

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