Tensions between Canada and India have escalated recently, with significant diplomatic fallout. Canadian government officials have publicly named Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that he was involved in directing attacks against Sikh activists in Canada, allegedly using organized crime networks.
The Antim Ardas for Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau, who was murdered on October 9, 2024, took place on October 27 at Gurdwara Sahib in his home village of Hari Nau, Faridkot district.
On October 25, 2024, US Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), co-chair of the Sikh American Congressional Caucus, introduced a resolution to formally recognize and commemorate the Sikh Genocide of 1984. California is home to the largest Sikh population in the U.S., with the majority residing in the Central Valley.
In a written statement, the Sikh Youth of America (SYA) has condemned India's alleged ongoing violence and transitional repression against Sikhs globally.
Recent revelations from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau show that the Government of India, through its diplomats in Canada, R&AW agents, and operatives of the Bishnoi Gang, is conducting a campaign of violence targeting the South Asian community, particularly pro-Khalistan activists.
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide in India, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, copied to all opposition party leaders, urging the Canadian Parliament to formally recognize the event as a genocide.
Sikhs across the country announced the formation of Sikh Federation (Canada) today, a Sikh advocacy organization dedicated to empowering the Sikh com munity in Canada to advocate for dignity, justice, and self-determination.
On October 26, 2024, Sikh Jatha Malwa, in association with Akaal Council Mastuana Sahib, held a remembrance event at Akaal Degree College Library, marking the 40th anniversary of the November 1984 Sikh genocide.
The Sikh Federation International, an coalition body of Sikh Federations based in USA, Canada, UK Australia and Europe, has issued a statement saying “Resolution of diplomatic tensions with India must address Sikh self-determination”
The Punjab Police have claimed a breakthrough in the case of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau’s murder. Punjab police chief DGP Gaurav Yadav addressed a press conference on October 17, 2024.
The US Justice Department has unsealed indictment charging an employee of Indian Government and a former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) official Vikas Yadav for attempting to get a US citizen Sikh activist assassinated in US.
In the wake of escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, the narrative has taken a complex turn, with both nations grappling with serious accusations and geopolitical implications. Journalist Mandeep Singh delves deep into this unfolding situation in a compelling conversation with Parmjeet Singh, editor of Sikh Siyasat News.
Simranjit Singh Mann, president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), declared his grandson, Gobind Singh Sandhu, as the party's candidate for the Barnala seat.
The landscape of Sikh electoral politics is currently marked by significant upheaval and fluidity, reflecting a period of intense transformation and factionalism. The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) is at the center of this turbulence, as internal rifts have erupted within the party. The faction led by Sukhbir Singh Badal has expelled several senior leaders, accusing them of "anti-party activities," after the latter announced to organize “Akali Dal Sudhal Lehar” (SAD-Badal Reform Movement).
In this engaging video, journalist Mandeep Singh interviews Ajaypal Singh Brar, President of Misl Satluj, a socio-political organization that has recently unveiled its manifesto.
Following the electoral victory of Amritpal Singh in the Lok Sabha election from the Khadoor Sahib constituency while incarcerated in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act (NSA), there has been a surge in announcements of candidacies by Sikh detainees for the upcoming Punjab Assembly bypolls.
Simranjit Singh Mann, who also serves as the president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), faces the prospect of losing his seat after winning the Sangrur by-election in 2022.
The Punjab Police have claimed a breakthrough in the case of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau’s murder. Punjab police chief DGP Gaurav Yadav addressed a press conference on October 17, 2024.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Indian Parliament has kicked off a political storm following a speech in Virginia. Turning to a Sikh member of the audience he stated: “The fight is about whether he, as a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India; or whether, he, as a Sikh, will be allowed to wear a Kara in India; or whether he, as a Sikh, is allowed to go to a Gurudwara.”
In this interview, Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi analyzes the recent actions of the Jathedar, particularly his decision to declare Sukhbir Badal as Tankhaiya, and the subsequent statement by the SGPC President regarding control over the Akal Takht.
On July 5th, when Amritpal Singh took oath of allegiance to the Indian Constitution as a Member of the Indian Parliament, Bibi Balwinder Kaur, Amritpal Singh's mother, addressed the media at Jallukhera village. She, interalia, said, "Anybody may say anything, but he (Amritpal Singh) is not a Khalistani supporter." She urged that now, with Amritpal Singh having taken an oath on the Indian Constitution, such allegations should cease.
The District Magistrate of Amritsar has approved the temporary release of Amritpal Singh, a National Security Act (NSA) detainee, for the purpose of taking his oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.
In the ongoing tallying of votes for the Faridkot (SC) Lok Sabha seat, independent candidate Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, the son of Shaheed Beant Singh, has taken a commanding lead.
In Khadoor Sahib constituency independent candidate and president of Waris Punjab De party is leading with a considerable margin. Amritpal Singh is jailed in Dibrugarh jail of Assam under the National Security Act.
The developments in West Asia are particularly troubling for livers of peace and human rights. Two questions are especially important: First is the Isreali war a limited war as US diplomats will have us believe? Or is it a larger regional war that could destabilize the POST-WWII world order? If the second possibility is closer to the truth why is the Isreali war escalating in scale only incrementally?
Darbara Singh Guru now acknowledges that in 1986, during the Saka Nakodar massacre, he served as ADC in Jalandhar and acted as District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner while the regular DC was away for training. He admits that he ordered the post-mortem reports, although he previously denied ever acting as DM/DC.
The landscape of Sikh electoral politics is currently marked by significant upheaval and fluidity, reflecting a period of intense transformation and factionalism. The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) is at the center of this turbulence, as internal rifts have erupted within the party. The faction led by Sukhbir Singh Badal has expelled several senior leaders, accusing them of "anti-party activities," after the latter announced to organize “Akali Dal Sudhal Lehar” (SAD-Badal Reform Movement).