October 2014 Archive

Vandals target Sikh Gurdwara in Perth, Australia; Spray anti-Muslim messages

Perth, Australia (October 29, 2014): Vandals have reportedly sprayed anti-Muslim graffiti at a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Perth's northern suburbs overnight. The Gurdwara Sahib which has been under construction in Bennett Springs for more than two years and is due to be completed in February. The Gurdwara building was reportedly vandalized around 1.30 am by two offenders who sprayed offensive messages on walls of the Gurdwara Sahib.

India: No Justice for 1984 Anti-Sikh Bloodshed: Human Rights Watch

New York: Successive Indian governments’ failure to prosecute those most responsible for killings and other abuses during the 1984 anti-Sikh violence highlights India’s weak efforts to combat communal violence. The new Indian government should seek police reforms and to enact a law against communal violence that would hold public officials accountable for complicity and dereliction of duty.

Rajoana opposes Punjab Bandh call and march to UN office on 30th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

Patiala, Punjab: Where as various Sikh bodies are urging people to support programs planned to mark 30th anniversary of Sikh genocide 1984, death row convict and Sikh prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has opposed Nov. 01 Punjab Bandh call and Nov. 03 program to submit memorandum to the United Nations' office.

Rajiv-Longowal accord irrelevant, says Badal Dal

Jalandhar: Even as Punjab BJP is insisting on resolving the long-pending issue of Punjab in accordance with the Rajiv-Longowal accord, which includes transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab and looking into the blacklist of Sikhs, its alliance partner Shiromani Akali Dal now feels that the accord is no longer relevant.

Black Money Issue: Central govt. submits List with over 600 names of foreign account holders in SCI

New Delhi: The Central government of India today revealed the names of more than 600 Swiss Bank account holders who are reportedly holding the "black money". The government reportedly aubmitted a list of more than 600 black money account holders in a sealed envelope a day after the Supreme Court of India directed the Modi government to furnish the names of all individuals and entities in its possession who have accounts in overseas banks, legitimate or otherwise.

Sikhs give a call for Multi-faith joint strategy on Climate Change

West Hartford, Connecticut: EcoSikh President Dr. Rajwant Singh exhorted the multi-faith audience of over 200 activists from all over the East Coast of United States to form a joint strategy on climate change. He gave the keynote address at the second Climate Stewardship Summit this month, an interreligious event hosted by the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN). Hundreds of people from the East Coast attended the event, which was a call to action and networking opportunity for faith-based climate activists.

Copy of complaint filed against Amitabh Bachhan in US court in Sikh Genocide 1984 related case

Mumbai, India: Indian films star Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by Los Angeles Federal Court for instigating the 1984 call for violence against the Sikh community. Bachchan is accused of raising “blood for blood” slogan on 31st October 1984 after Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her two bodyguards who happened to be Sikhs.

Amitabh Bachchan summoned by Los Angeles Court – Issue of instigating violation against Sikhs in Nov. 1984

Hollywood, California: Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by Los Angeles Federal Court for instigating the 1984 call for violence against the Sikh community. Bachchan is accused of raising “blood for blood” slogan on 31st October 1984 after Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her two bodyguards who happened to be Sikhs.

Commemorating 30th year of Nov 1984 killings: Minorities coming together to seek more systematic intervention of UN

Amritsar, Punjab: In a significant political development, the representatives of the Sikhs, the Kashmiris, the Tamils, the Nagas, the Manipuri peoples and Christians will come on a single platform at a rally being organized by the Dal Khalsa at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on Nov 3 to commemorate the 30th year of Nov 1984 killings in Delhi and elsewhere.

Punjab police opens fire on Sikhs in Tarn Taran, 6 injurred, Badal govt. backing Noormehal dera activity

Tarn Taran (OCT. 28): Punjab police is reported to have opened fire at Sikhs who were protesting against activities of a Noormehal based controversial sect. ...

Firing on Sikhs in Tarn Taran over Noormehal Dera activity; 6 injured including Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala

Tarn Tarar: Punjab Police are reported to have opened fire on Sikhs protesting at a Noormehalia Dera Smagam in village Jodhpur near Tarn Taran.

US court summons Amitabh Bachchan over participation in Sikh genocide 1984

New York: Indian film star Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by a US court in an human rights violation case filed by a Sikh rights group named Sikhs for Justice.

SCI says “Sorry, we are not interested” on release plea of Nalini, imprisoned for last 23 years

New Delhi, India: The Supreme Court of India today dismissed the plea of Nalini, who is undergoing life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, challenging the law mandating the Centre's approval for her release and that of six other convicts. "Sorry, we are not interested," a bench comprising Chief Justice H L Dattu and justices M B Lokur and A K Sikri said.

Press Conference Planned at Rep. Ami Bera’s Office to Protest Ties to “Christian Killers”

Elk Grove, CA: The influence of the Indian government on the policies of Congressman Ami Bera is becoming an inescapable theme in his bid for a second term representing California’s 7th Congressional District, which covers eastern Sacramento County.

Unite to end state terrorism, politics of hatred and communalism: Multiple bodies appeal to join demonstration from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar on Nov. 01

New Delhi, India: A joint statement issued by various organizations says: [t]he genocide of Sikhs in Delhi, Kanpur and other places, which took place 30 years back, cannot and must not be forgotten. Right here in the capital of our country, organized mobs, led by the top leaders of the ruling Congress party, burnt alive and killed over 7000 innocent people of the Sikh faith.

Leicester’s fist Sikh school finally opens

Leicester, UK: “A dream come true” - that’s how the opening of Leicester’s first Sikh free school has been described. Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, opened this morning, following a delay of several weeks.

Committee of Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh to appoint Chief of Gurdwara Elections Commission

New Delhi, India: A committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will choose the next Chief Commissioner for Gurdwara elections, slated to be held in September 2016.

Punjab BJP to seek “sympathetic, open minded review” of Blask List of Sikhs

Jalandhar, Punjab: Punjab BJP will be taking up the issue of "sympathetic and open minded review" of Black List of Sikhs with its central leadership and will pursue the issue further in its attempt to engage with the contentious issues of Punjab and Sikhs.

Sikh students allowed to wear Kipan in Auburn (Washington) school

Auburn, Washington: An Auburn School District official said Thursday (Oct. 23) that students and staff of the Sikh faith are permitted to wear ceremonial knives for religious reasons.

Canada: Parliament Shooting Hero A Friend of the Sikhs

Canada: When the Quebec National Assembly in 2010 banned the carrying of Sikh Kirpan in their provincial parliament, Parliamentary Sgt. At Arms Kevin Vickers, who is being hailed a hero for stopping a deranged shooter in Parliament this week, moved to ensure that the Kirpan be allowed in the Commons despite a Bloc Québécois motion calling for it to be prohibited.

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