Sikh Diaspora

German Sikh bodies pay homage to Bapu Tarlok Singh

Germany based Sikh organizations have expressed deep grief over the demise of Bapu Tarlok Singh (father of Shaheed Bhai Satwant Singh).

USA: SGPC owned University VC withdraws from UCR conference; Will address Sikh Sangat of California

The vice chancellor of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSW), Fathegarh Sahib in Punjab, will be addressing the Sikhs of California at Gurdwara Milipitus on Saturday May 9th, and at Gurdwara Santa Ana on Sunday May 10th, 2015.

More Sikh Scholars withdraw from UCR Conference; Set agenda for discussion with Pashaura Singh

Following the withdrawal from Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) vice-chancellor, more Sikh scholars have withdrawn their names from the University of California, Riverside’s upcoming conference on “Living and Making Sikhi in the Diaspora: The Millennial Generation Comes of Age”.

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) to hold June 1984 Ghallughara remembrance march on June 7 in London

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) recently held a meeting and resolved to marks the anniversary of June 1984 Ghallughara by holding a Genocide remembrance march on June 7 in London. The meeting was reportedly held at Gurudwara Guru Nanak, Smethwick in London.

Guru Granth Shaib World University VC not attending UCR conference by controversial Pashaura Singh

Dr. Gurmohan Singh Walia, vice-chancellor of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU - Fatehgarh Sahib) has announced that he will not be attending a University of California, Riverside conference. SGGSWU is owned by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar.

Canadian Sikhs Declare Support for Punjab Independence Referendum: Sikhs For Justice

Seeking an independent Sikh country, "Ontario Gurdwaras Committee" (OGC) a Canadian umbrella Sikh organization passed a historic resolution in support of holding a referendum in the state of Punjab in the year 2020.

SGPC owned University VC to offer Key Note address at controversial UCR Conference by Pashaura Singh

It may sound like giving a reverse turn to the history, but it’s true. Vice-Chancellor of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (Fatehgarh Sahib) is going to offer Key Note address at a controversial conference to be organised at University of California, Riverdale on 8 to 10 May, 2015. As per information SGGSWU vice-chancellor Dr. Gurmohan Singh Walia has already left for the United States of America to attend the controversial conference.

Screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film stopped in UK, posters removed from Cinema Halls

In yet another set-back for the makers of Nanak Shah Fakir movie the Cinema halls showing the controversial film in England have decided to drop the film.

Europe: No screenings of Nanak Shah Fakir movie as Sikhs reject and oppose it

Film-maker Harinder Sikka’s claims regarding worldwide success of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir are now proved to be fake. Reports from across the globe suggest that the movie has been rejected and opposed by the global Sikh community, including the Sikh diaspora sections.

Sikh History under attack from Hindu group in California (USA)

Two organizations—the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and a group calling itself California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials (CAPEEM)—are proposing to deny that Sikhism is opposed to idol worship and the caste system. Incredibly, they have even attempted to rewrite the history of Guru Nanak, denying that the founder of the Sikh religion “challenged the authority of the Brahmin and the power of the Mughal empire.”

Canadians from diverse organizations and backgrounds unite to protest Narendra Modi’s visit on Human Rights issues

THIS week, several Sikh, Muslim and human rights organizations as well as scholars continued discussing, strategizing and organizing protests during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Vancouver on April 16.

An Official Copy of Complaint Attorney General of Canada against Indian PM Narendra Modi

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has filed a complaint with the Attorney General of Canada requesting criminal proceedings against the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, for the offences of torture and genocide under Canadian law.

[Open Letter] Indian PM’s visit to Canada & issue of innocent killings & Human Rights violations in India

Over the years, The Sikh community in Canada has been approaching the Canadian Govt. and PM Stephen Harper about thousands of innocent Sikhs killed in India in [June 1984] army attack on [Harmandar Sahib].

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

Jalandhar, Punjab: Sikh organizations across the globe stands divided on the issue of amendments to the Nanakshahi Calendar. Whereas the SGPC has reportedly reverted back to Bikrami Calendar (a lunar calendar) this year, various Sikh organizations, majority of which comprises Sikh diaspora bodies, have taken a stand in favor of 'original' Nanakshahi calendar (a solar calendar).

Global Sikh assemblages protest Jagtar Singh Tara’s extradition [Special Report]

To internationalize the illegal extradition and on-going torture on ex-CM Beant’s assassin Jagtar Singh Tara, Sikhs across United States and Canada held assemblages at Thai Embassies on Feb 9.

Sikhs protest out Thai consulates to register protest against Jagat Singh Tara’s extradition

Sikhs living in various countries around the globe held demonstration, on February 09, outside Thai Consulates to protest against deportation of Jagtar Singh Tara who was handed over to India by Thai authorities last month.

UK Sikh manifesto lists action against perpetrators of grooming and forced conversions

Determined UK Government action against perpetrators of grooming and forced conversions and abandonment of the term ‘Asian’ by public bodies and the media

UK Sikhs release own ‘Manifesto’, Targets 50 seats for British Parliamentary elections

UK's Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said: “I warmly welcome the Sikh Federation’s ambition to encourage the British Sikh community to engage with politics at all levels and I congratulate the federation for all the hard work it has already done to increase the awareness and importance of social and political activism within the British Sikh community.”

More Effective Representation in Parliament [Section 1 of The Sikh Manifesto (UK) 2015-2020]

Sikh organizations of UK recently released "The Sikh Manifesto 2015-2020". The document is released ahead of general elections for the British parliament. It is considered to be first document of it's kind by the Sikh diaspora in England. Sikh Siyasat News has decided to serialize this document for it's readers. Text below is verbatim reproduction of "SECTION 1" (titled: MORE EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION IN PARLIAMENT) part of the Sikh Manifesto (pp. 6 to 7 of the original document).

Indo-Canadians celebrate Republic Day, while Sikhs protest

Where as Indo-Canadians marker India' Republic Day on Sunday (February 01) at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, a number of Sikhs and Kashmiris held demonstration outside the venue to protest against 'forceful occupation' of their homelands by the Indian state.

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