Sikh Diaspora

We have given so much, we deserve better. . . [Introduction to the Sikh Manifesto 2015-2020 (UK)]

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. Read verbatim reproduction of "Introduction" part of the Sikh Manifesto.

India’s Republic Day Hypocrisy condemned by Diaspora Sikhs and Kashmiris

As US President Obama today sat through the tedium of Indian Republic Day propaganda in New Delhi, he must have wondered how a state that claims to celebrate freedom and democracy and which aspires to fight the poverty of hundreds of millions can manage to pursue an agenda so absurdly contradictory.

Parliamentary Questions raised in the UK Parliament with regards to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh and Sikh political prisoners

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received on the hunger strike of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh in India; and if he will make a statement.

Widespread protests by Sikh sangat in support of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh: Sikh organizations, activists and sangat today staged protests in various parts of Punjab, Haryana and else where in Indian subcontinent besides protest demonstrations by ...

On Punjabi Language, Education and Sikh Diaspora: Dr. Sewak Singh [Video]

S. Sewak Singh (Dr.) is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies & Asst. Dean of Akal College of Arts & Sciences at Eternal University, Baru Sahib.

November 1984 Massacres of Sikhs: Leading British MP Slams ‘Genocide Denial’ and calls for UN Intervention

A powerful statement from a leading UK parliamentarian has given a major boost to efforts aimed at securing an international tribunal to punish those guilty of the genocide of Sikhs in India in November 1984.

Sikh Research Institute Hosts Weekend Of Sikhi-Inspired Programs Across The GTA

The Sikh Research Institute Canada (SikhRI) will be hosting a series of events across the Greater Toronto Area this coming weekend. As part of their mission to provide educational resources to Sikhs as they lead a Guru-inspired life, the workshops will target different segments of the local Sikh community.

Sikh pilot’s statue unveiled in Gravesend (England)

Jalandhar: The statue of late Squadron Leader Mahinder Singh Pujji, Distinguished Flying Cross, was unveiled during a ceremony at Gravesend in the UK. Mahinder Singh Pujji went to the UK in 1940 and joined the Royal Air Force during the World War II. He died in 2010 at the age of 92 in Gravesend.

Sikhs For Justice want California Governor to recognize the face of Sikh Genocide 1984

Sacramento, California: After the issue of 1984 violence against Sikhs in India haunted the Congressional election of Ami Bera, Rights group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) have now approached Hon. Jerry Brown, Governor, State of California asking him to declare 1984 anti-sikh violence as “Genocide”. The State of California has the highest Sikh population in the United States and has recently made 1984 issue a part of mid-term Congressional election debate.

MP Parm Gill mentioned the Sikh massacres of 1984 in Canadian parliament

Ontario, Canada: Parm Gill, MP from Brampton—Springdale, Ontario delivered a speech in Canadian parliament briefing the facts related to November 1984 Sikh Genocide. He called upon members of the house to contemn the atrocities and remember the victims of 1984.

KMO calls upon Canadian Sikh Community to boycott funeral of human rights abuser

Edmonton/ Calgary: In the midst of the Canadian Sikh community lived a man who was responsible for the torture of thousands of Sikhs and the deaths of hundreds of Sikhs at a conservative estimate. His Name is Gurmail Bai (Gurmail Grewal). He recently died living easy life here in Canada. (Calgary/Edmonton). He was a regular caller at various radio station in Alberta where he presented himself as just and honest police officer. He would further proclaim his sympathy for various victim families and blamed all state atrocities on few bad apples in Punjab police. Which could not be furthest from truth.

Sacramento Sikhs split with Bera over Indian government’s role in 1984 massacre

Since his first run for Congress in 2010, Ami Bera has been backed by many members of the Sacramento region’s large Sikh community, including doctors, lawyers, business people and educators who have voted for him and attended his fundraisers.

USA: Sikhs plans to picket White House over Obama-Modi Summit

New York, United States (September 10, 2014): According to media reports more than one hundred Sikh Organisations operating in the US have formed an alliance to picket the White House where US President Barack Obama will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wide- ranging talks on September 29 and 30, a New York-based Sikh body announced on Monday (Sept. 8).

Sikhs to hold protest outside Indian consulate in Frankfurt (Germany) on 15th August

As per information various Sikh organizations of Germany will be holding a protest in Frankfurt on 15 August, which is marked as the Independence Day of India.

Sikhs for Justice files appeal in US court against dismissal of lawsuit against Sonia Gandhi

SFJ challenged Judge Brian M Cogan's ruling before United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Court that Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA) did not create any liability of Sonia Gandhi for "shielding and protecting" those Congress party members who perpetrated genocidal violence against Sikhs.

1984 Sikh Genocide awareness billboard displayed on Queensborough Bridge by Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar in New Westminster

As part of the awareness of the 1984 Sikh Genocide, that takes place each year at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster, this year marks the 30th year of these tragic events, and is a reminder of the injustices that the victims and their families are still living through 30 years later.

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

Last week the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a 30th anniversary event in the UK Parliament to commemorate the attack on Sri Harmander Sahib. In anticipation of the event an Early Day Motion (EDM) was tabled in relation to the 30th anniversary and calling for an independent public judge-led inquiry.

Human Rights NGOs Present Report on June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib to UNHRC

According to a press release (dt. June 21, 2014) by Sikhs For Justice (SJF), [d]uring the 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the US based human rights NGO’s presented a report and statement about the June 1984 military invasion of and massacre at Golden Temple. The report was tabled during Council's session on "Interactive Dialogue On International Solidarity".

USA: White House holds 3rd briefing on Sikh Civil Rights

According to a newsletter sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by the Sikh Coalition: Jakaras (ovations) were once again heard in the White House this past Friday during a briefing on Sikh civil rights issues. This briefing, held for the third consecutive year, was organized in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the White House Office of Public Engagement, at the request of the Sikh Coalition.

Sikhs living abroad to hold ‘Referendum’ for separate homeland: Sikhs for Justice

According to a newsletter sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by a US based Sikh organization, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Sikh-Americans have staged a big demonstration near the United Nations to mark the 30th anniversary of the massive Indian Army attack on their holiest religious site - the Darbr Sahib in Amritsar - chanting vociferous slogans in favour of independence for the people of Indian Punjab.

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