December 2013 Archive

Letter by Dal Khalsa to Amnesty International seeking intervention over hunger strike of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (December 19, 2013): Upset over the deaf silence of the Government in redressing the prisoners issue and apprehensive of life of Gurbaksh Singh whose health is deteriorating rapidly, the Dal Khalsa has knocked the doors of Amnesty International urging it to intervene without delay.

Copy of Will of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on hunger-strike for last 36 days seeking release of Sikh prisoners

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has accessed a copy of "Will" sent by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to Akal Takht Sahib. Bhai Gurbaksh Singh is on continuous hunger strike since November 14, 2013 seeking release of six Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails in India even after completing the terms of their sentences.

Deccan: Demand for release of Sikh prisoner in Gulbarga jail grows

Chandigarh/ Mohali (December 19, 2013): Deccan Herald has reported that the demand for the release of Sikh prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera lodged in the Gulbarga central jail in Karnataka for the last 23-years is garnering support from various quarters in Punjab who are strongly backing the indefinite hunger strike initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa in protest of the incarceration of the Sikhs.

Meeting between Punjab CM Parkash S. Badal and Amb Sahib morcha on Sikh prisoners issue

Ludhaina, Punjab (December 19, 2013): As per information a meeting took place Punjab’s chief minister Parkash Singh badal and three members of the committee conducting the affairs of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib). According to information the three members of the committee conducting morcha were Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, Advocate Amar Singh Chahal and Bhai R. P. Singh.

Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle – Silence of govts., Human rights bodies and India’s civil society a major cause of worry

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 19, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, a Sikh from a village in Kurkshetra Haryana, is on continuous hunger strike for last 36 days. There is a growing concern among expanding support circles about his deteriorating health condition. Many have expressed their worries about the unconcerned attitude adopted by Punjab government, Chandigarh administration and the Government of India on this issue.

Upset over the deaf silence of the Government in redressing the prisoners issue, Dal Khalsa has knocked the doors of Amnesty International

Amritsar, Punjab (December 19, 2013): Upset over the deaf silence of the Government in redressing the prisoners issue and apprehensive of life of Gurbaksh Singh ...

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s will handed over at Akal Takht; Jathedar advises him to take medical assistance

Amritsar, Punjab (December 19, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is sitting on hunger strike unto death demanding the release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who had completed their jail sentences, has sent his will to Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib. The will was sent through a delegations of Sikh religious personalities, accompanied by many others Sikhs, from Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) to Akal Takht Sahib.

Sukhbir Badal says his party in fovor of releasing life conficts who completed sentences, BUT…

Bathinda, Punjab (December 18, 2013): As per media reports Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and President of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Dec. 17 that hsi party was always in favour of releasing those, who have completed their sentence.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s fast unto death crossed 34th day; He Declares to donate body to PGI; His will to be handed over at Akal Takht

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 17, 2013): A Kaurkshetra, Haryana based Sikh Bhai Gurbkash Singh Khalsa is on continuous hunger strike since November 14, 2013 seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who are confined in various Indian jails despite having completed terms of their sentences.

Thousands call for release of Prisoner of Conscience Irom Sharmila

New Delhi, India (December 17, 2013): According to information sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by media officer of Amnesty International India [o]ver 16,000 people have supported an Amnesty International India campaign seeking the immediate and unconditional release of human rights activist and Prisoner of Conscience Irom Chanu Sharmila.

Essential details of 6 Sikh prisoners whose release is being demanded by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh (Details in English)

Ludhaina, Punjab (December 16, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khasla, a Sikh activist from Kurkshetra (Haryana) is on continuous hunger strike protest since November 14, 2013 seeking release 6 Sikh political prisoner who are languishing in Indian Jails despite having completed the terms of their sentences. Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has collected essential details of related to the cases of these 6 Sikh prisoners.

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 17, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 17, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Narindra Modi’s Punjab rally cancelled; Badal says it’s weather forecast, but Sikhs says it’s political weather, that motivated cancellation

Chandigarh/ Ludhaina, Punjab (December 17, 2013): As per certain media reports the Badal Dal President and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal and Kamal Sharma President of the Punjab unit of BJP have jointly decided to postpone the Narindra Modi’s Punjab rally which was to be held on December 21st at Jagraon.

Police want to keep Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans behind the bars till Modi’s rally in Punjab

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 17, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Punjab police want to keep Gurpreet Singh Hans behind the bars till Gujrat CM Narindra Modi’s Punjab rally.

Amb Sahib morcha inclines to become people’s movement; District level protests record tremendous success

Mohali/ Ludhiana, Punjab (December 17, 2013): On the call of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, various Sikh organizations, in association with local Sikh sangat, held district level protest in all districts of Punjab.

Canadian Sikhs concerned about life risk to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and detention of Sikh political prisoners

Toronto, Canada (December 17, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Coalition of Sikh Organizations (Canada) the Canadian Sikhs are concerned that Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s life may be at risk as India refuses to release 6 Sikh Political Prisoners that have served their terms, but remain imprisoned for political purposes.

World Sikh Organization of Canada holds biennial convention and announces new executive

Ottawa, Canada (December 17, 2013) The World Sikh Organization of Canada held its biennial convention on Saturday December 14th in Surrey, British Columbia, where members of WSO gathered from across Canada to reflect on the achievements of the past two years and to chart the course for the future. The event concluded with the selection of WSO’s Executive for the 2014-2016 term. Dr. Amritpal Singh Shergill was unanimously chosen to serve as President and head the organization.

Charges of shielding genocide perpetrators – U.S. Court asks Sonia Gandhi to respond by January 2

New York, United States (December 17, 2013): A US Federal Court in New York has given Congress (I) President Sonia Gandhi till January 2, 2014 to respond to the charges of shielding, protecting and rewarding the perpetrators of 1984 Sikh Genocide. The rights group “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) filed an amended class action complaint on December 04 in US Federal Court against Sonia Gandhi, with specific instances of impunity, promotions and party tickets to Congress leaders and police officials who committed genocidal attacks on the Sikh community during November 1984.

District level protests/dharnas in support of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha on Dec 17

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 16, 2013): The organizers of Bandi Singh Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) in consultation with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa have declared to hold district level protest demonstrations throughout Punjab. The demonstrations shall be conducted in peaceful manner and a memorandum shall be tendered to appropriate authorities demanding release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in various jails of India despite completing the terms of their sentences.

Details of 6 Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has collected the requisite information to compile following document providing necessary information about 6 Sikh political prisoners, namely Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Shamsher Singh, Lal Singh, Wariam Singh and Gureep Singh, whose release is being demanded by the organizers of the Bandi Singhs Riahi Morcha (Amb Sahib).

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