August 2011 Archive

Sikh students’ body oppose death for Rajiv’s assassins; want executions cancelled

Patiala (August 30, 2011): In a written statement released today, the Sikh Students Federation has showed its' grave concern over the proposed execution of three Tamils on September 9, for assassinating India's former Prime Minster Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. The students' body has pleaded the cancellation of their death penalty as trio have already served more than 20 years in prison.

AISSF asks Sikhs to say “No to Hindu Marriage Act”

Amritsar (August 30, 2011): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) accused the Government of India of usurping the identity of Sikhs by denying their demand for Anand Marriage Act. The Government’s action of forcing Sikhs to register their marriages under Hindu Marriage Act is in violation of “equal rights” provided under Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India. AISSF announced that it will file a constitutional petition before the Supreme Court of India challenging the Government’s refusal to pass Anand Marriage Act.

Tamil Nadu assembly backs convicts

Chennai (August 30, 2011): In recent and important development it is learnt that the Tamil Nadu State assembly passed a unanimous resolution asking President Pratibha Patil to review the petitions filed by the three convicts in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.

Campaign against execution of 3 Tamils gained support from various sections of society

New Delhi (August 30, 2011): As per media reports the campaign to save the three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case picked up pace on yesterday.

Rejection of Anand Marriage Act: The constitutional discrimination against Sikhs continues

Amritsar (August 30, 2011): Dal Khalsa slams the Union government for rejecting the proposal to implement the provisions of Anand Marriage Act, lying defunct since the India adopted the present Constitution in 1950.

Bibi Jagir Kaur and Parkash Singh Badal to face land grabbing inquiry

Kapurthala/Chandigarh (August 29, 2011): With less than a month to go in general elections of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), the former SGPC cheif Bibi Jagir Kaur along with Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal are in news for illegal land grabing. Punjab Lokpal, Justice (Retd) D S Dhaliwal, today ordered an inquiry into complaint on "illegal occupation" of prime government land in Kapurthala district by former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur at the alleged behest of chief minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination Case: Tamil Party want center not to carry out proposed execution

Tamil Nadu (August 29, 2011): Tamil Party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has favored clemency for 3 Tamil convicts facing immideate threat of execution on 9 September. Trio have been convicted for killing India's Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Amnesty International Issues urgent appeal, favors clemency for 3 Tamil convicts

"Two Sri Lankans and an Indian national convicted for the assassination of India’s former Prime Minister , Rajiv Gandhi, are facing imminent execution in Vellore prison in Tamil Nadu, India. This follows the rejection of their mercy petitions by the President of India. If carried out, these would be the first executions in India since 2004" says the appeal posted on website of the organization.

Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters

Ludhiana (August 29, 2011): The American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) has made an appeal to Sikhs voting for the upcoming Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections for a written promise from candidates contesting elections that they would promote religious agenda of the Sikh nation.

SGPC Elections 2011: Non-keshdharis attempting to vote would be arrested, Election Cheif

Chandigarh (August 28, 2011): Chief Commissioner of Gurdwara Elections, Justice H S Brar (retd), is reported to have that non-keshdharis attempting to vote in the SGPC elections will be arrested.

SGPC Elections 2011: Voters to carry any of listed cards to prove identity

Chandigarh (August 28, 2011): It is learnt that the Chief Commissioner Gurudwara Elections has issued orders directing the voters to establish their identity at the Polling stations at the time of poll for the SGPC Election to be held on 18 September, 2011 by producing the identity cards issued them under the authority of Election Commission of India.

Badal writes PM seeking his direct intervention for securing clemency for Bhullar

Chandigarh (August 26, 2011): As per media reports the Punjab Chief Minister, Parkash Singh Badal, has sought personal intervention of Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, in securing early pardon of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar from the death sentence so that the sentiments and feelings of the entire Sikh community world wide finds solace, peace and satisfaction.

Indian authorities ready to have 3 executions on September 9

Tamil Nadu (August 27, 2011): As per media reports the authorities of the Central Prison, Vellore, have fixed September 9 as the date of execution of the three death row convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case — Santhan, Murugan and G. Perarivalan alias Arivu.

Law Students protesting proposed Sept. 9 executions arrested at Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Aug 27, 2011): A news report from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (India) says that nearly 25 students of Government Law College here were arrested today for attempting to block Chennai-bound Intercity Express at the railway station, demanding immediate repeal of the death sentence of the death row convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SGPC Elections: ‘Candidates being lured and pressurized to change loyalties’, alleges Sikh Body

Amritsar (August 25, 2011): Applying all foul and unfair means, the Dal Khalsa alleged that Shiromani Akali Dal was luring and threatening the candidates belonging to Panthic Morcha to ensure their withdrawal from the poll arena by Aug 26, the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers for the September 18 SGPC elections.

Bhai Gajinder Singh slams the brand of Hindutva nationalism being exhibited at Ramlila ground

Chandigarh (August 25, 2011): Dal Khalsa exiled leader Bhai Gajinder Singh today slammed the brand of Hindutva nationalism being exhibited at Ramlila ground.

UK Sikh body opens consultation on proposals to restructure and expand across the globe

London (August 23, 2011): In September 2003 the Sikh Federation (UK), a non-governmental organisation that acts as a pressure group, but is often referred to as the first and only Sikh political party in the UK, was set up with a UK membership base and branches across the country.

Sikh body blames Akalis, Congressmen for being pro-corporate sectors and anti-farmer

Amritsar (August 23, 2011): The radical Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, has also joined in blaming both the previous and present state government for their land acquisition policies.

U.S. Federal court to hear immunity argument in Kamal Nath’s case on September 21

New York (August 19, 2011): On August 12, 2011 Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) filed response to Kamal Nath’s efforts to seek immunity in the Sikh Genocide Case pending before US Federal Court against Nath’s role in attack on Gurudwara Rakab Ganj in November 1984.

Dal Khalsa takes Captain Amrinder Singh and SAD leadership to task for portraying Sant Longowal as a messiah of peace

Chandigarh (August 20, 2011): The Dal Khalsa has strongly contested Congress leader Captain Amrinder Singh’s assertion that late Akali leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal was messiah of peace and a 'martyr' also. The organization has also criticized the SAD (Badal) leadership for observing Sant's Shardanjali Samagam marking his 26th death anniversary.

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