Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Punjab government can take decision on Bhai Lal Singh’s case: clarifies Gujrat Governor

Gujrat governor has reportedly clarified that Punjab government was eligible to grant premature release to Sikh political prisoner Bhai Lal Singh who was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life by a Gujrat court but who has been serving the sentence in Maximum Security Jail in Nabha (Punjab).

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa resumes drinking water; Hunger Strike enters 53th day

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been on continues hunger since November 14, 2014 is surviving only on water for last 53 days. He is seeking permanent release of 7 Sikh political prisoners namely Bhai Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Shamsher Singh, Lal Singh, Wariam Singh, Gurdeep Singh Khera and Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Sikhs stage protest outside Indian High Commission in Ottawa; Seek release of Sikh political prisoners

Protesters from Ontario and Quebec rallied in Ottawa on a chilly Friday (January 02) to demand the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite having completed their jail terms.

Akal Takht Jathedar meet Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on 50th day of Hunger strike; Assures release of Sikh political prisoners

Giani Gurbachan Singh asked Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to withdraw his indefinite fast. However, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh refused to withdraw his fast, saying that the Jathedar should first ensure that the concerned seven Sikh political prisoners be released. Sources said Giani Gurbachan Singh stayed with Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa for almost half an hour.

‘Sikh Unity March’ held Parkash Singh Badal guilty for detention of Sikh Prisoners

A Sikh youth body named Sikh Youth Front (SYF) held ‘Sikh Unity March’ in Amritsar support of hunger strike of Gurbakhsh Singh Khalsa who is on continuous hunger strike since November 14 seeking the release of seven Sikh Detainees. The march that passed through various parts of Amritsar city was conducted by Sikh Youth Front in collaboration with Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala.

Nabha Jail inmates go on relay hunger strike in support of cause of Sikh Political prisoners

General inmates of Maximum Security Jail, Nabha have joined struggle seeking permanent release of Sikh political prisoners who remains confined in India jails even after serving terms of their sentences.

WSO Writes to Indian PM Calling for Release of Sikh Prisoners

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the release of Sikh prisoners who have served their minimum mandatory sentences in Indian prisons.

UK bodies to protest against Indian High Commission in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) has come out in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike since November 14 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib (Ambala). Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking release of seven Sikh political prisoners who remain confined in various jails in India despite having completed their jail terms.

Sikh activists observe one day hunger strike to support the cause of Sikh Political Prisoners

Sikh activists went on a day's hunger strike on Dec. 25 to support Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on indefinite hunger strike since November 14.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa hardens stance; Says: “Release Bandi Singhs before Jan. 2 Or I will even stop drinking water”

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is observing continues and indefinite hunger strike since November 14 has hardened his stance regarding his demands. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release of 7 Sikh political prisoners who were sentenced to imprisonment for life by Indian courts and who have already served the terms of their sentence.

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: Jathedar says time is running out; Decalres meeting on on January 02

"We have handed over the list of Sikh prisoners who we want released. But they continue to languish in jails. If this issue is not addressed at the earliest, we will discuss the matter at meeting of five Singh Sahibs on January 2" - Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Sikh bodies recall intervention of Giani Gubachan Singh in Sikh political prisoners’ issue

A delegation of representatives of certain Sikh groups reportedly met Giani Gurbachan Singh on December 22 regarding Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s continuing hunger strike at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib in Ambala. The delegation comprising representatives of ‘International Sikh Organization’ and ‘AISSF (Peermohammad)’ met Giani Gurbachan Singh to remind him about the his promise made to Gurbaksh Singh Khasla last year regarding issue of Sikh political prisoners languishing in jails of India.

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviewing the cases of Sikh political prisoners who have been languishing in jail despite having completed their sentences.

BJP may favorably consider for relasing some of Sikh political prisoners, media reports

For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.

World Sikh Council – America Region Expresses Solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

A press release by World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) says that the US based body is deeply concerned about the situation developing in Punjab arising out of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s efforts to persuade the Indian government to follow the law of the land. Gurbaksh Singh is on a hunger strike since November 14, 2014 to seek release of seven Sikh prisoners who have completed the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences. This is a second time he has gone on an indefinite hunger strike

United Sikhs supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’ Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha

On this human rights day United Sikhs commends and honors human rights activists who go out of their way to stand for a cause, such as Gurbakash Singh, a Sikh human rights activist who has been fasting since November 2014 at Laknaur Sahib, Amritsar.

AISSF (Peermohammad) to hold candle light vigil in solidarity with Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) led by Karnail Singh Peermohammad has announced to hold a ‘candle light vigil’ in Jalandhar in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on hunger strike since 14th of November 2014.

Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale meets Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

Ambala, Haryana: Sikh religious preacher Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on December 01 for the second time at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib, near Ambala in Haryana.

Maritime Sikh Society supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

While demanding release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after serving the terms of their sentences, the Maritime Sikh Society (Halifax, Canada) has extended support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and the ‘Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha’.

SGPC President says ‘high hopes’ with Centre govt. for release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh: Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has written a letter a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the release of Sikh political prisoners who are confined in jails even after serving the terms of their sentences.

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