Sikhs in United Kingdom

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.

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).

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.

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.

Sikh Federation (UK) welcome end to £280M a year financial aid to India

London, United Kingdom (November 10, 2012): The Sikh Federation (UK) has been campaigning for many years for the UK Government to end financial aid to India. Today the UK Government announced that aid to India will come to an end. Although all existing financial grants will be honoured, the UK will not sign off any new programmes from now on.

A Candle in the Dark – An Exhibition of Sikh History by National Sikh Youth Federation (UK)

London, UK (November 04, 2012): In a press statement the National Sikh Youth Federation (NSYF), a UK based Sikh youth body, has revealed it's plans to hold an exhibition on various places in the UK. This is the first exhibition of this nature, curated by a team of professionals, which has been developed within the Sikh community.

Leicester (UK) Sikhs to commemorate anniversary of Sikh Genocide on November 4

Leicester, UK (October 30, 2012): It is learnt that a Sikh Genocide memorial conference shall be organized at Gurudwara Guru Teg Bahaudur Sahib in Leicester, UK to observe 28th anniversary of “Sikh Genocide 1984”.

Coventry Sikhs to commemorate 28th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

Coventry/Ludhiana (October 23, 2012): According to information Coventry Sikhs will the 28th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984, which saw thousands of Sikhs were massacred in India. Coventry Telegraph has reported that "[o]n November 3 members of the Sikh community will take part in a procession through the city centre before planting a memorial tree".

NSFY to launch Sikh history exhibition to commemorate Sikh Genocide 1984 & raise awareness about human rights

This exhibition will showcase how, in the context of Sikh history, Guru Nanak’s mission to build a truly utopian society encountered violent opposition. “The exhibition would be a journey through the challenges faced by Sikhs from the beginnings of the Sikh Way, right up to the shocking events of recent Sikh history, the Genocide of November 1984”

Balpreet Kaur: Embodiment of Truth, Goodness, & Beauty – An Inspiration for one and all

Recent incident involving Ohio State University student Balpreet Kaur, who became the subject of the mockery on a social media site, has drawn my attention to the uncanny nature of humans.

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