Kanwar Pal Singh

Judicial probe about involvement of Bikram Majithia in drug racket is necessary: Dal Khalsa spokesperson

Amritsar, Punjab (January 07, 2014): Kanwar Pal Singh, spokesperson of the Dal Khalsa has stressed on the need of judicial probe into drug racket busted with the arrest of former Punjab cop Jagdish Bhola.

Performance card of Dr Manmohan Singh as PM: zero plus zero is equal to zero: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (January 04, 2013): Agreeing with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s observation that BJP’s stalwart Narendar Modi as Prime Minister will be disastrous for the country, the Dal Khalsa said even the incumbent has failed the countrymen in general and the Sikhs in particular.

Sikh body demands judicial commission to expose nexus of politicians-cops-smugglers running drug racket

Amritsar, Punjab (December 30, 2013): Dal Khalsa has urged the Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal to show magnanimity, political will and seriousness to expose the unholy nexus of politicians-cops-smugglers by constituting judicial commission to probe the global drug racket, as the drug menace has reached an alarming position threatening to engulf the younger generation.

Too late and not up to mark – Dal Khalsa on Jathedar’s edict asking Gurbaksh Singh to end his hunger strike

Amritsar, Punjab (December 25, 2013): Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh in a sharp reaction said Akal Takht Jathedar's decision ordering Bhai Gurbakash Singh to end fast, was too late and contrary to Sikh feelings and aspirations. Commenting on edict, he said 41 days have passed and Jathedar''s position remained confused and self-contradictory.

Arrested Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh released; Accuses Govt. for misusing powers

Amritsar, Punjab (December 04, 2013): Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh, who was arrested by Amritsar police last night was reportedly release 2 PM today. He was arrested under 107/151, commonly called 7/51, a preventive detention clause.

Sikh bodies supported the cause of Bhai Gurbakash Singh, who is on fast unto death

Ajitgarh/ Mohali, Punjabi (November 29, 2013): In a show of solidarity with Bhai Gurbakash Singh, the person who is on fast unto death for last 16 days, the Sikhs bodies today supported his cause and declared that their representative will also sit with him for hunger strike for one day on Dec 2 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh.

Dal Khalsa writes to visiting British PM; Raises issues concerning the Sikh nation

Amritsar/ New Delhi (November 14, 2013): UK Prime Minister David Cameron is on three day visit to India. In wake of his visit Sikh organization, Dal Khalsa, has written a letter to the British PM. The Sikh body has raised various issues concerning the Sikhs with the visiting PM. A copy of the letter has been sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Kanwarpal Singh, political secretary of Dal Khalsa.

Dal Khalsa writes to British PM Cameron taking up Sikh issues of international importance

Amritsar, Punjab (November 11, 2013): Ahead of his visit to India, the Dal Khalsa has written to British Prime Minister David Cameron taking up the issues of international importance that includes the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty between India and the UK, his participation in the CHOGM meet in Lanka beside urging the British government to support the Sikhs in their endeavor to get a UN probe into the November 1984 carnage.

“Sikh 100” terms Indian PM as most powerful Sikhs; Announcement invokes bitter criticism; It’s like a ‘joke’, says Dal Khalsa

London/ Ludhiana, UK/ Punjab (November 11, 2013): It is learnt that the first edition of the annual 'Sikh 100' published in London by the Sikh Directory (UK) has ranked Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the World's most powerful, influential and contemporary Sikh.

Sikh Nation honoured kin of Indira Gandhi’s assassins at Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31, 2013): The SGPC along with Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardani today observed the martyrdom day of Bhai Beant Singh, who assassinated late Indira Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India 29 years ago on this day.

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Akal Takht; Kin honored by Jathedar, Sikh bodies

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31, 2013): An annual function was held this morning at Akal Takht Sahib to mark the 29th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Beant Singh who had laid his life while punishing Indira Gandhi for ordering attack on holiest Sikh shrine – Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Issue of fireworks at Darbar Sahib on Diwali caught in debate, however SGPC to go ahead with the show

Amritsar, Punjab (October 27, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who is confined in Central Jail Patiala had urged Akal Takht Sahib to issue a directive/message to the Sikhs that they should not play crackers on November 03, 2013 – the day of Diwali, celebrated by Sikhs as Bandi Chhor Divas; and deposit donate that amount for the welfare of victims of November 1984 Sikh genocide.

Observing anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984: Dal Khalsa, Panch Pardhani to hold ‘Justice and Freedom’ march on Nov 1

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (October 20, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) will organize a ‘Justice and Freedom’ March in Jalandhar on November 1 to mark the 29th anniversary of November 1984 Sikh Genocide in India.

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.

SAD working in “connivance” with “saffron powers” to damage Sikh tenets, says Dal Khalsa

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (September 8, 2013): Blaming the Shiromani Akali Dal for betraying Sikh interests, the Dal Khalsa stated that a single party with a monopoly in Sikh politics was working in “connivance” with “saffron powers” to damage Sikh tenets.

Canada govt’s clarification has exposed Sukhbir’s bluff: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (August 30, 2013): In the wake of Canadian government clarifying that the country has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons the Dal Khalsa has taken SAD president to task. The organization has asked the Junior Badal to step down on moral grounds for bluffing and misleading the people.

Appointing new Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh: Build consensus, Dal Khalsa tells SGPC

Amritsar, Punjab (August 12, 2013): Dal Khalsa has urged the SGPC to take Panthic institutions and organizations (big or small in numbers game) into confidence before finalizing the name for the Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib.

Now Dal Khalsa slams SGPC & Avtar Singh Makkar for participating in Hindu Maha Kumbh Mela

Amritsar/Ludhiana, Punjab (January 15, 2013): Opposing participation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in the Kumbh mela, the Dal Khalsa has slammed SGPC President Avtar Singh Makkar for succumbing to the pressure from the Shiromani Akali Dal Badal on this issue. SAD (Badal) is the ruling party in Punjab that runs a coalition government Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), that has it's ideological base in Hindutva ideology. It is notable that SGPC is currently under the control of SAD (Badal).

Narendra Modi’s no to Muslims – Dal Khalsa accuses Indian media of bias against minorities

Amritsar, Punjab (December 03, 2012): Dal Khalsa has expressed its displeasure as to why Indian media has not taken Gujarat CM Narendra Modi to task for his refusal to allot tickets to Muslims.

Human Rights activists Dr. Binayak Sen & Parveena Ahangar honored by Sikh bodies at Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (November 26, 2012): Human rights activist Dr Binayak Sen was honoured by the SGPC and Sikh groups at Information Centre of the Darbar Sahib, Amritsar on November 25, 2012.

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