December 2013 Archive

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 24, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 24, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Too late and not up to mark – Dal Khalsa on Jathedar’s edict asking Gurbaksh Singh to end his hunger strike

Amritsar, Punjab (December 25, 2013): Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh in a sharp reaction said Akal Takht Jathedar's decision ordering Bhai Gurbakash Singh to end fast, was too late and contrary to Sikh feelings and aspirations. Commenting on edict, he said 41 days have passed and Jathedar''s position remained confused and self-contradictory.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa urge Jathedars to meet him over Akal Takht edict asking him to end hunger strike

Amb Sahib, Mohli (December 24, 2013): Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on hunger strike at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) for last 41 days seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite having completed the terms of their sentences, has been directed by Akal Takht Jathedar to end his hunger strike.

Jathedar directs Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike; Prises Punjab Govt. and SGPC

Amrisar, Punjab (December 24, 2013): It is learnt that Giani Gurbachan Singh (Jathedar, Akal Takht), Giani Mal Singh (Jathedar, Takht Kesgarh Sahib), Giani Jagtar Singh (Head Granthi, Sachkhand Darbar Sahib), Giani Maan Singh (Granthi, Sachkhand Darbar Sahib) and Giani Ravel Singh (Granthi, Sachkand Darbar Sahib) have issued an edict (Adesh) to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast unto death.

Parkash S. Badal was not served with US Court summons: Rules Circuit Court of Appeals

Chicago, IL: (December 24, 2013): The US Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the Petition for “Panel Rehearing” filed by “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal. The December 23 order of Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision that SFJ did not effectuate service of the Federal Court summons on CM Badal.

Title song of Raj Kakra’s upcoming Punjabi movie ‘Kaum De Heere’ released

Chandigarh (December 24, 2013): A 2 minute 59 seconds title song promo of upcoming Punjab movie “Kaum De Heere” was released on YouTube channel soundboomtv. The song - “Kaum De Heere” which coincide the title of the movie, is sung by Sukshinder Shinda. The song is written by Raj Kakra whereas Sukhshinder Shinda has given the music.

Ilford Sikhs’ solidarity hunger strike at India High Commission

Ilford (December 24, 2013): According to Ilford Recorder (IR): [f]ive Ilford Sikhs spent five days on hunger strike outside the Indian High Commission in solidarity with a man in India who has fasted since November 14.

Undue delay in release of three Sikhs on parole from Burrail jail irks Sikhs

Chandigarh/ Amb Sahib (December 24, 2013): Even though the government circles were claiming to have completed the process of parole for Gurmeet Singh, Shamsher Singh and Lakhwinder Singh two days back; trio still remains confined in Chandigarh Model Jail, Burrail.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s develops symptoms of pneumonia; Refused to take medicine, Shifted to Hall inside Amb Sahib premises

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 24, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, on an indefinite hunger strike at Gurdwara Amb Sahib since November 14, 2013 seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners detailed beyond the terms of their sentences in various jails, is reported to have developed “symptoms of pneumonia”.

Three Sikh political prisoners in Burrail could not get released on 23 Dec; Chances are high today

Chandigarh/ Amb Sahib (December 24, 2013): Though there was no fundamental hindrance in their release on parole (temporary release from prison), Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh could not get released from Chandigarh Model Jail, Burrail on December 23, 2013.

Sikh masses participate in conference seeking release of Sikh political prisoners

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 23, 2013): On the 40th day of struggle to secure release of some Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails in India despite having completed the sentences, the Sikh bodies organized a big gathering at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali), where a Haryana based Sikh Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is on continuous hunger strike for last 40 days.

Mega rally of Sikh groups seeking release of Sikh political prisoners today

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 23, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh groups shall be holding a large rally-cum-conference at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) seeking release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite serving their sentences.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s health condition deteriorated further on 39th day of hunger strike

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 23, 2013) It is learnt the health condition of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on fast since November 14, 2013 unto death seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners deteriorated further on December 22. According to Punjabi Tribune, a vernacular published from Chandigarh, he lost two kilo-grams weight in last 24 hours.

Badal asks Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike; “We have done what we could do”: Badal

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 22, 2013): According to certain media reports the Punjab Chief minister Parkash Singh Badal appealed to Bhai Gurbakash Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike. It is notable that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh has been on continuous hunger strike protest since November 14, 2013 demanding the release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who have completed their sentences.

Complaint on Sikh detainees reaches U.N. working group

New Delhi, India (December 22, 2013): According to a news reported by The Hindu: [a] complaint by the Sikh rights group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), on release of Sikh political prisoners from Indian Jails after expiry of their term has been forwarded by the U.N. Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights to the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa shares message of peace and justice with Canadians via Live Webcast

Brampton, Canada (December 22, 2013): According to information sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Coalition of Sikh Organizations (on December 19):- "[s]peaking to a crowd of over 1200 attendees with standing room filled to capacity, Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa shared a message peace and justice, as his health continues to dwindle".

Sikhs to observe minority day as ‘black day’ in J&K: APSCC

Srinagar, Kashmir (December 22, 2013 - reported by Mir Iqbal): All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) today said the minority community will observe minority day as the “Black day” in the Jammu and Kashmir, as the government has failed to extend the privileges under India's Commission of Minority Act in the state.

BC Sikh community to hold rally in support of cause of Sikh political prisoners

Vancouver, BC (December 22, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh community of British Columbia will be hosting a rally in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh at the Vancouver Art Gallery in Downtown Vancouver on Sunday December 22, 2013 at 2 PM.

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 21, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 21, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Students of Punjab University (PU) raise voice for release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): According to Indian Express (IE): [s]students of Panjab University (PU), led by members of Students for Society (SFS), protested at the varsity's Student Centre on December 20, 2013 to express their solidarity with the ongoing protest at Mohali for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in jails across Punjab.

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