Indian Politics

Sikhs and Kashmiris Protest in London on India’s Republic Day

Sikh and Kashmiri diaspora sections in England protested outside the Indian High Commission in London on Saturday 26 January 2019. The protest coincided India's Republic Day.

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor – Indian Govt. Identifies Land Required on East Punjab Side; Issues Notification

The Indian government's ministry of road transport and highways has reportedly identified the land it requires for the East Punjab side of the Kartarpur corridor. A media report has also said that the government has also issued notification under the National Highways Act 1956.

Dal Khalsa Urges UNSC Members to “Pull Up” India for Denying Self Determination to Subjugated Nationalities

Dal Khalsa and its allies staged street protests in Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Zira against denial of right to self determination under present Indian Constitution, on the occasion of India's Republic day.

RSS Ideologue Nana Deshmukh Who Justified 1984 Sikh Genocide Awarded Bharat Ratna

Hindutva ideologue Nana Deshmukh who had justified killings of thousands of Sikhs during 1984 Sikh genocide has been awarded Bharat Rattna by BJP led Indian government.

BJP Led Indian Govt. Awards “Padma Shri” to Advo. H S Phoolka in “Public Affairs – Punjab” Category

Senior advocate, activist and former leader of Aam Aadmi Party Harvinder Singh Phoolka is awarded the title of Padam Shri by the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led Indian government.

Pro-freedom Sikh Body Calls for Boycott of Indian State’s Republic Day on January 26

Giving a call for boycott of January 26 celebrations due to the negative stance of the Indian state towards Sikh aspirations and rights including right to self determination, Dal Khalsa strongly reiterates its resolve to invoke the international community, the UN forums and associate with other nationalities across the Indian subcontinent to seek and ensure enforceability of the UN recognised right.

Aam Aadmi Party To Contest All 13 Lok Sabha Seats In Punjab, says Arvind Kejriwal

Sounding a poll bugle ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Aam Aadmi (AAP) convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the Aam Aadmi Party would contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.

Political Parties Should Stop Politicising Kartarpur Corridor Issue; Process Should be Simple & Hassle Free: AAP

Kultar Singh Sandhwan accused the erstwhile SAD (Badal)-BJP and the ruling Congress Party of playing cheap politics over the issues surrounding the Panth and Punjab for cheap political ends.

Terming January 26 As A Black Republic Day, Dal Khalsa to Hold ‘Right to Self-determination March’ in Punjab Cities on 26 January

To step-up its campaign for the Right to self-determination for the people of Punjab, the Dal Khalsa will organize‘Right to Self-determination March’ at Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana and Zira on 26 January as India will celebrate its seventieth Republic Day.

Vijay Sampla Creating Hurdles for Sikhs on Kartarpur Corridor: CM Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has accused Indian Minister and former Punjab State BJP President Vijay Sampla for "trying to scuttle the dreams of the Sikh community by unnecessarily complicating the process of travel and darshan at the historic Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara".

Modi-Shah Acting Like Hitler; Their Return to Power Will End Democracy and Elections in India: Arvind Kejriwal

Raising a comparison between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adolf Hitler, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal said that Modi-Shah (Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah) are following the lines of Hitler and they would put and end to democracy in the Indian subcontinent.

BJP Doors are Open but its Upto H S Phoolka to Join BJP or Not, says Vijay Goel

Vijay Goel, minister for state for Parliamentary affairs in Narendra Modi government, has extended an open invitation to former leader of the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP).

Sedition Case Against Amnesty India Closed By Court

A court order directing the closing of a sedition case filed against Amnesty India brings an end to a disgraceful attempt to stifle freedom of expression, the organization said today.

OP-ED: The Illusion of Justice

The recent life sentencing of Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 genocide case is being hailed as a landmark judgement by the Indian State’s various institutions vis-a-viz Media, Judiciary & Political parties.

Narendra Modi Visit Brought No ‘Achhe Din’ for People of Punjab

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sangrur Member of Parliament (MP) Bhagwant Mann said in a statement that, as expected, Prime Minister Narindra Modi’s Punjab proved to be a virtual "damp squib" as it brought no cheer to the people of Punjab, especially the distressed farming community and the youth.

H S Phoolka Says Formation of Aam Aadmi Party Was A Wrong Step; Discloses His Future Plans

After remaining part of the Aam Aadmi Party for past four years, Senior Advocate and Dakha MLA Harwinder Singh Phoolka said that converting anti-corruption movement led by Anna Hazare into a political party in 2012 was a wrong step.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa Alleges His Turban Forcibly Removed in Delhi Assembly; AAP Denies

BJP MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa today alleged that his turban was forcefully removed when he was marshalled out of the House. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) however refuted his claim.

Sajjan Kumar to be Kept Away from Sikh Inmates in Mandoli Jail

Sikh genocide 1984 convict Sajjan Kumar will be kept away from Sikh inmates in Mandoli Jail complex. The jail authorities say that it was a precautionary measure to prevent any possible attack on Indian politician who had led genocidal massacre of Sikhs in Delhi in November 1984.

Indian Authorities Stop Simranjit Singh Maan from Visiting Kashmir Valley

Former Member of Parliament, and president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) S. Simranjit Singh Mann was on Sunday (Dec. 30) disallowed to visit Kashmir.

How to Restore Supremacy of Akal Takht Sahib? Speech of Harinder Singh USA on #FreeAkalTakht

Samvad, a discussion forum, held an interaction with Sikh Educationist, Activist and Thinker S. Harinder Singh (Sikh Research Institute, USA) on #FreeAkalTakht initiative.

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