January 2014 Archive

Kuljit Singh Dhatt Disappearance case – Retd. Session Judge depose in Hoshiarpur Court

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (January 28, 2014): It is learnt that a retired Sessions judge HL Randev, who had probed the enforced disappearance of Shaheed Bhagat Singh's kin and an ex-sarpanch of Ambala Jattan Kuljit Singh Dhatt, appeared in the court of additional sessions judge JS Bhinder Hoshiarpur on January 27 to testify the report submitted by him to the Supreme Court in 1993.

Self-styled godman Ashutosh reportedly died; Dera is yet to make statement

Jalandhar, Punjab (January 29, 2014): According to certain media reports Ashutosh, a controversial godman, the founder and head of 'Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan' (DJJS) died on January 28 at his dera in Nurmahal town 21 kms from Jalandhar.

Rahul Gandhi says some Congress men were probably involved in November 1984, but refuses to offer apology

New Delhi, India (January 29, 2014): Congress Party's Vice President Rahul Gandhi has recently been interviewed by Times Now editor in chief Arnab Goswami. In this interview Rahul Gandhi said “Some Congress men were probably involved” in November 1984 violence against the Sikhs but refused to offer any apology.

Raj Kakra’s Film “Kaum De Heere” based on events related to Indira Gandhi’s assassination banned by Film Censor board

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 28, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Punjabi lyricist-cum-singer Raj Kakra's début Punjabi movie “Kaum De Heere” has been banned by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) India.

Sikh Genocide 1984 related lawsuit in US – Sonia Gandhi won’t depose in court: Attorney Ravi Batra

New York, USA (January 28, 2014): According to certain media reports Ravi Batra, counsel of Congress president Sonia Gandhi said that Sonia Gandhi will not depose in a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her by Sikhs for Justice in a US Federal court.

Jathedars want to see CD of Patna Sahib clash before making a decision

Amritsar, Punjab (January 28, 2014): It is learnt that five Sikh Jathedars have sought CD of the clash between two factions at Takht Patna Sahib. In their meeting held at Akal Takht secretariat at Amritsar on January 27, Giani Gurbachan Singh and other Singh Sahibs decided to see the video recording of the clash before making any decision in this regard.

SCI to hear Prof. DPS Bhullar’s curative petition in Open Court on Jan. 31

New Delhi, India (January 28, 2014): It is learnt that the Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear in an open court the petition of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar for commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment.

Dominance of New Delhi not acceptable to Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa; Tells Akali Dal to shed shadow of BJP

Amritsar, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa today said that the Shiromani Akali Dal could not achieve its long standing demand for autonomy so long as the party was under the shadow of the BJP.

Arvind Kejriwal writes to Iqbal Singh Bhatti showing seriousness on Sikh concerns; Hunger strike enters 53rd day

New Delhi, India (January 27, 2014): It is learnt that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Bhai Iqbal Singh Bhatti, who has been on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since January 01, showing serious concerns about demands for which Iqbal Singh had been on hunger strike.

Centre usurping states’ powers: Parkash Singh Badal

Ludhiana, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accused the central government of India of usurping the power of the states over the years, saying the authority of the state governments has been eroded by doing this. He was speaking at a state level function organized to mark India's Republic Day on 26 January.

Punjab police admit that Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur was killed by their AK47 bullet

Chandigarh/ Gurdaspur (January 27, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Punjab police today admitted that it was their bullet that had fatally hit Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur.

Op-ED: Sikh Americans Remain Uncertain of New Pentagon Rules

Despite public heralding of the brand new Pentagon rules signaling a renewed commitment to religious accommodation, the rules actually generate more confusion than promise. There's been talk of turbans and beards, religious liberty and inclusion galore.

Leicester: Lightening hit Gurdwara Sahib; Roof top damaged badly, all escaped unhurt

Leicester, United Kingdom (January 27, 2014): According to Leicester Mercury [w]orshippers had a miracle escape after a lightning strike blew a massive hole in a Gurdwara building roof on January 25. As per information the lightening hit at the Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara in Meynell Road, off Uppingham Road, Leicester, at about 3pm.

Punjabi News Bulletin (January 27, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of January 27, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case terming it travesty of justice. The organization asked the international community to influence the Indian political leadership to deliver justice to victims families notwithstanding its army's adamant stand on it.

‘Pathribal linked to Chatisinghpora’- Sikh bodies say ‘clean chit’ to accused Army-men a shame

Anantnag, Kashmir (January 26, 2014): Terming the exoneration of Army officers involved in the Pathribal fake encounter as shameful, All Party Sikh Co-ordination Committee (APSCC) and the families of Chatisinghpora massacre victims sought investigation into the killing of 36 Sikhs in March 2000.

Impunity prevails – Indian Army Closes Pathribal Fake Encounter Case; Says No Prima Facie Case against Accused

Jammu (January 26, 2014): As per media reports the Army has decided to close the thirteen year old infamous Pathribal fake encounter case in which five innocent persons were killed by the Indian Army and passed off as the terrorists responsible for the massacre of 36 Sikhs at Chittisinghpora.

Letter to the Editor – Why media failed to question Indira Gandhi’s pre-plans to attack Darbar Sahib?

Recently declassified British documents have revealed that Indira Gandhi asked British PM Thatcher in February 1984, for her advice and support for attack on Darbar Sahib. British documents confirm that Indira Gandhi had made plans to use the army to attack the Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and was trying to get support from various Governments to justify that attack, which was codenamed as Operation Blue Star.

Op-ED: Let’s not dissipate relics of our glorious past

This article does not aim at criticizing proliferation of Gurdwaras undertaken by Baba`s in various parts of India, but underscores the indispensable need to protect and preserve the historic material evidences which keeps us attached with relics of our rich past. In the recent past Baba's have undertaken on large scale construction of historical Gurdwaras.

Featured on 26 January – India’s #RepublicDay: Betrayal of the Sikhs (Address to Indian parliament by S. Kapur Singh)

Ludhaina, Punjab (January 26, 2014): Sikh Siyasat News is reproducing in following lines the text of historic speech by Sirdar Kapur Singh in Indian Parliament on September 6, 1966. In this speech the National Professor of Sikhism had documented the fact of betrayal of Sikhs by the Indian State.

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