Barack Obama

US troops not to fight in Iraq this time: US President Barack Obama

United States of America (USA) President Barack Obama reportedly said on Thursday (June 19) that the US would send up to 300 military advisers to support Iraqi forces confronting insurgents and was prepared to take targeted military action if necessary.

New White House Initiative Brings Hope to Disadvantaged Youth

Washington DC, USA (March 15, 2014): On February 28th, 2014, President Obama unveiled his, “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative, which focuses on helping every disadvantaged youth find opportunities. Boys, and young, men of color, who are willing to work hard, will now have a new pipeline for mentor-ship, support networks, and skills.

Sikh groups call on Obama to reinstate IRS agent fired for wearing Article of Faith

Washington, DC (February 02, 2014): According to information shared by United Sikhs, a US based NGO, [o]n January 28, 2014 letters were sent to President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder by twelve major American Sikh advocacy organizations, including United Sikhs, calling on the Obama Administration to immediately reinstate Kawaljeet Tagore, a Sikh IRS Agent based out of Houston, TX fired in July, 2006 for wearing a kirpan, a Sikh religious article of faith.

Statement by the U.S. President Barack Obama on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

I want to extend my best wishes to all our Sikh friends, across the United States and around the world, who this weekend are observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. - U.S. President.

Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) welcome President Obama’s greetings on Gurpurb

Washington, US (November 15, 2013): Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) has welcomed President Obama's greetings to the Sikh community on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

Despite its resolve, Obama govt fails to stop hate crimes against Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News, the Dal Khalsa has expressed its anguish over the assault on Sikh professor Dr Prabhjot Singh at the Columbia University, terming the incident as alarming and continuation of hate crime against Sikhs since 9/11.

Right group urge Obama to raise 1984 Sikh genocide issue; Sikhs to converge before White House on September 27

New York, USA (September 20, 2013): Ahead of September 27 meeting between President Obama and PM Singh, Sikh rights groups have written to US President urging him to question PM Singh regarding continuous impunity extended by his government to Congress Party leaders who were involved in genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984.

SCORE joins Obama urging US Lawmakers to pass laws to curb gun violence in America

Washington, United States (March 29, 2013): According to a recent press release by Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) the members of the Sikh community joined US President Obama while he urged congress to pass laws curbing gun violence in America on Thursday at the White House.

US President Barack Obama’s statement on Parkash Gurpurb

I send my best wishes to all those here in America and around the world who are observing the anniversary of birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. As always, this is a time to celebrate the principles of equality, respect, service and interfaith cooperation that are the core of the Sikh faith, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions that Sikh Americans make to our country every day.

While attending to gigantic issues confronting US, President Obama will look beyond US shores: Dal Khalsa hopes

Amritsar, Punjab (November 09, 2012): Extending its warmest greetings to Barack Obama, his family and fellow Americans on his outstanding victory, the Dal Khalsa has pinned hopes that while attending to the gigantic issues confronting the US, the President will also focus with renewed vigor on peace and dignity of all peoples around the globe.

United Sikhs congratulate US President Barack Obama on his 2nd victory

Ludhiana (November 8, 2012): United Sikhs, a US based NGO and humanitarian aid organization, has offered congratulations to US President Barack Obama and the new members of Congress on their election victories on November 6, 2012.

SCORE & US Sikhs elated at Barack Obama’s re-election

Washington, November 8, 2012: Sikhs across the United States have expressed their elation at President Barack Obama’s re-election. Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), said, “We are pleased with the results of these hard fought elections. This is especially great for the Sikhs because Obama has demonstrated in the last four years that he has deep respect for the Sikh faith.

Sikh bodies, ASGPC & AISSF, hailed US President Barak Obama’s election victory

Ludhiana/Punjab (November 07, 2012): As the Barack Hussein Obama has been elected as President of the United States for the second time, many Sikhs circles have hailed his victory and sent Obama congratulatory messages. It is learnt that American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) and All India Sikh Students Federation have sent the congratulatory messages to US President.

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