Sikhs in United Kingdom

Sikhs and Kashmiris Demand Indian Exit from Punjab and J&K

India’s annual celebration of its independence on 15th August 1947, for all its pomp and ceremony, masks the sad reality of an artificial and failed state that has brutally suppressed the legitimate freedom struggles of Kashmiris, Sikhs, Nagas, Assamese and others since the departure of the British.

Baba Fauja Singh urges people to join peace marathon in England

Baba Fauja Singh, who is beleived to be world's oldest marathon runner, has urged everyone to join a peace marathon organised in London to mark the First World War centenary in England

Leicester Sikhs hold conference; Demand full public inquiry into UK’s hand in June 1984 attack

The Leicester Sikhs reportedly organized a public conference and called for a public inquiry into British involvement in the attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, India, in the 1980s.

Maharani Jind Kaur – the woman who terrified the British Empire

On 1 August 1863, shortly after 6:15 in the evening, a frail and partially-blind queen who had spent much of her life raging against the British Empire, died in her bed on the top floor of a Kensington townhouse.

UK: Campaign begins to oppose Gandhi Statue in Parliament Square

London, United Kingdom (July 09, 2014): Upon hearing the announcement in India that a statue of Mahatma Gandhi is to be constructed and erected in Parliament Square next year the Sikh Federation (UK) wrote to Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid as he is leading the advisory group to support the project.

UK govt. should not erect a statue of a blatant racist & pedophile in Parliament square: Sikh Federation UK on Gandhi statute

According to a written statement by the Sikh Federation UK, the Sikhs in UK have accused the Foreign Secretary of appeasing the Indian Government by announcing a statue in Parliament Square of Mahatma Gandhi who is a blatant racist and pedophile.

Will William Hague raise the 1984 Sikh Genocide in his India visit and remain true to his word?

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today started a high-level two-day visit to India, heading the biggest ever delegation to meet the new Indian Government.

International Sikh Research Conference 2014 provides new insights in Sikh Studies

The aim of the International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) was to showcase the work of Sikh scholars and historians and to share their research on a wider platform.

UK: Education secretary Micheal Gove visits Sikh Free school in Isleworth

Education secretary Michael Gove visited a Sikh free school in Hounslow July 04, 2014. The Nishkam School on London Road in Isleworth which opened in September last year has welcomed Mr Gove to their school.

London to host exhibition on role of Sikhs during World War I

It is learnt that UK Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) shall hold an exhibition to commemorate the remarkable, but largely forgotten contribution and experiences of Sikh soldiers, as well as the families they left behind in the World War I.

FSO demands emergency medical treatment for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

In a written statement issued by S. Joga Singh, S. Kuldip Singh Chaheru and S. Loveshinder Singh Dallewal, the Federation of Sikh Organization (U.K.) has demanded emergency media treatment for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara who is currently serving life imprisonment in New Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Boycott Punjab 1984 movie: SAD (Mann) UK unit

Terming the movie “Punjab 1984” as government sponsored to confuse Sikhs about armed Sikh struggle, UK branch of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (SAD-A) has called for boycott of the movie. “Armed Sikhs are shown killing Hindus by pulling out of buses and they are also shown drinking alcohol”, the UK branch of Simranjit Singh Mann’s party posted on its facebook wall.

Full text of Early Day Motion (EDM) in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary of the attack on Darbar Sahib

That this House commemorates with deep sadness the 30th anniversary of the attack in June 1984 by Indian armed forces on the Harmindir Sahib, the Golden Temple at Amritsar; expresses its condolences to the families and friends of all those who were killed and injured in this massacre and condemns this desecration of the holiest site of the Sikh religion [...]

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

Last week the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a 30th anniversary event in the UK Parliament to commemorate the attack on Sri Harmander Sahib. In anticipation of the event an Early Day Motion (EDM) was tabled in relation to the 30th anniversary and calling for an independent public judge-led inquiry.

UK chapter of Dal Khalsa releases activity report related to party head’s UK visit

London, England (June 16, 2014): UK chapter of Dal Khalsa has sent a detailed activity report to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) extending information related to Dal Khalsa head Bhai Harcharanjit Singh Dhami's ongoing visit to England. According to the release Dal Khalsa head HS Dhami is in UK to take part in events relating to the 30th anniversary of the Ghallughara June 1984.

Scottish Govt. confirms it’s demand for an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in the June 1984 Amritsar Massacre

The Sikh Federation (UK) which is leading the campaign for an independent public inquiry has welcomed the External Affairs Minister’s ‘absolute commitment to the Sikh community’ in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week that the Scottish Government ‘will continue—to repeat its calls for the UK Government to conduct an independent, fair and transparent inquiry.’

UK’s National Union of Journalists want Government to set up public inquiry into 1984 Amritsar massacre

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for a public inquiry and full disclosure of government papers relating to the Amritsar massacre of 1984.

Thirty years on, why do Sikhs continue to engage with 1984?

Since 1984, the month of June has had a jarring significance for the global Sikh community. It is the month of the Tīsrā Ghallughara, the Sikh Holocaust, the Sikh Nakhba, the catastrophe which continues to provoke deeply felt emotions, evoke unanswered questions and to occupy a central presence in the collective Sikh psyche.

British Sikh Gets Over £18,000 For Racial Abuse

London, Punjab (June 09, 2014): A British Sikh has been awarded over £18,000 as compensation by a Scottish tribunal for being degraded and racially abused by his Muslim boss and colleagues at work.

Five Resolutions unanimously adopted by UK Sikhs during Freedom Rally at Trafalgar Square (London)

The systematic killing of Sikhs 30 years ago in 1984 meets the 1948 United Nations legal definition of Genocide and must be recognised as such by the UK Government and the international community.

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