June 2013 Archive

Two separate Shaheedi Samagams at Dera Sahib, Lahore cause confusion among Sikh Sangat

It is notable that Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has also sent a Jatha to Pakistan to observe the martyrdom day. Whereas the same samgam is to be held on June 16; it is learnt that the SGPC jatha would hold a separate function observing the martyrdom day on June 12. Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (PSGPC) shall observe the day on June 16.

Canadian Soccer Association suspends Quebec Soccer Federation over it’s decision to ban Sikh turban

The Canadian Soccer Association has requested on 6 June that the Quebec Soccer Federation reverse its position on turbans/patkas/keski with no resolution,” said Victor Montagliani, President of the Canadian Soccer Association, following the Board of Directors meeting. “The Quebec Soccer Federation’s inaction has forced us to take measures in order to ensure soccer remains accessible to the largest number of Canadians.

Call for Independent Sikh State grows as organisers of remembrance event declare justice no longer possible in India

London, United Kingdom (June 11, 2013): According to police estimates the number Sikhs protesting each year in June in central London continues to grow. This year the police estimated numbers increased by 15-20% on last year. Last year numbers grew by 30%.

WSO reacts to suspension of Quebec Soccer Federation

Ottawa (June 10, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada reacts with sadness to the decision of the Canadian Soccer Association to suspend the Quebec Soccer Federation for their refusal to allow the wearing of Sikh turbans for soccer players. According to the CSA, the suspension will be lifted once the QSF ends its ban on the turban.

Sarna moves to Delhi High Court against Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial

New Delhi, India (June 10, 2013): According to a news report published by YesPunjab.Com: Paramjit Singh Sarna, the former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and president of SAD (Delhi) moved a petition on June 10, 2013 in Delhi High Court seeking a stay on November 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial proposed by the present committee headed by SAD-Badal.

Don’t construct Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial in gurdwara complex, say Sarnas

New Delhi, India (June 10, 2013): According to certain media reports the Sarna brothers of SAD (Delhi) — in their first appearance since their defeat in the Delhi gurdwara polls — on June 09, 2013 said the Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial was not acceptable inside the Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib. Sarnas reportedly said that the memorial should be built at some other site.

Delhi Committee plans to ‘inaugurate’ Sikh genocide 1984 memorial on June 12

New Delhi, India (June 10, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has prepared the design for the proposed memorial for the victims of Sikh Genocide 1984. The memorial is proposed to be raised inside the Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib complex near Indian Parliament.

Baramulla: Sikh Students now wear turban to Indian Catholic school

Baramulla/Kashmir/India (June 10, 2012): It is learnt that the turbaned Sikh students have been attending classes for the last fortnight following their earlier exclusion for wearing their turban at the St Joseph’s Higher Secondary School in Baramulla, 50 km from the State Capital, Srinagar.

The Gallant Defender – Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale [Book]

The Gallant Defender - Sant Jarnial Singh Bhindranwale, is a book by A. R. Darshi. Read this book online at Sikh Siyasat News.

Cheap tactic of India to halt construction of Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial

New Delhi, India (June 06, 2013): Thousands of Sikhs were brutally massacred throughout India in November 1984. The events are recalled as the 'Sikh Genocide 1984'. The massacres comprising the Sikh genocide were planned, organized and executed by the contemporary ruling regime of India. Many human rights organization and independent inquiry reports have documented the fact that police did not only stood spectator to the massacre of Sikhs, rather it participated in killings at many places.

Notice against construction of Sikh genocide 1984 memorial pasted at G. Rakab Ganj Sahib’s gate

New Delhi, India (June 08, 2013): As per media reports the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has raised an objection on Sikh Genocide 1984 Memorial inside Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, in Delhi.

Monumental step forward in tracking hate crimes against Sikhs: United Sikhs

Washington D.C (June 07, 2013): In a statement dated: June 05, the United Sikhs has thanked Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY) for his efforts to encourage the Department of Justice and FBI to begin tracking and quantifying hate crimes against Sikh, Hindu, and Arab Americans.

Five Jathedars to lay foundations stone of Sikh genocide 1984 memorial in Delhi on June 12

New Delhi, India (June 07, 2013): It is learnt that the Jathedars of Five Sikh Takhats would lay the foundation stone of the November 1984 Sikh Genocide memorial in the Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib complex, near Indian Parliament House, in New Delhi on June 12, 2013.

In defense of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus – by Dawinder S. Sidhu

According to press reports, the Indian government has “concerns” about the creation of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, such that it has “warned” the U.S. government about its very existence. These concerns appear to be grounded in the suspicion that the caucus is a front for an effectively defunct for a separate Sikh homeland called “Khalistan.” The concerns are without merit, and the caucus itself stands firmly on bedrock American principles and traditions.

10 Months after Oak Creek, FBI Group votes to track Hate Crimes against Sikhs

Washington, DC (June 5, 2013): An advisory policy board of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) voted this afternoon to revise its hate crime statistics so that hate crimes are tracked against Sikhs, Hindus, and Arabs.

Indian home minister’s Sikh militancy remarks draws flak

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (June 07, 2013): Indian Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's remarks that Pakistan's ISI was fanning Sikh militancy in India has drawn intense criticism from various Sikh organizations. It is learnt that various Sikh bodies have slammed the India's home minister for making such a statement and for resorting to rhetoric to create a fabricated adverse impression against Sikh political activists.

WSO statement on 29th anniversary of June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib

Ottawa, Canada (June 06, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada joined the Sikhs across the world in remembering the Indian army’s June 1984 assault on the Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab. The attack took place as Sikhs gathered to commemorate the martyrdom day of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan. In addition to the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, 38 other gurdwaras across Punjab were also attacked and thousands of innocent Sikh men women and children lost their lives.

FBI to track ‘hate crime’ against Sikhs; ASGPC praises American Sikh Caucus for the success

New York, United States (June 06, 2013): It is learnt that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has decided to track hate crimes against Sikhs in its uniform crime reporting program. The newly constituted American Sikh Congressional Caucus had raised the matter with the FBI, which was accepted.

Pakistan rejects Shinde’s allegations that ISI training so-called Sikh militants

New Delhi, India (June 06, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan on June 06, 2013 rejected New Delhi's allegation that its spy agency (ISI) was providing militancy training to the Sikh youth with a view to revive militancy in Punjab.

Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (June 06, 2013): Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984 at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib on today. The Shiormani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) organized a function to mark the day, called Ghallughara Dihara (holocaust day).

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