Sikh Diaspora

Akal Takht Jathedar should have urged Sikhs to boycott funeral of Swaran Ghotna: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (February 23, 2013): The Sikh Federation UK has expressed it's opinion that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat should have asked Sikhs not to attend last rites of an infamous Punjab cop who reportedly died on February 16, 2013. 

UK Sikh body raised concerns over death penalty with UK PM before his visit to India; Massive Intl lobby launched

London, United Kingdom (Febru1ry 14, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) has written to UK Prime Minister, David Cameron ahead of his planned visit to India next week. 

Canadian Sikh Coalition Secures Rights to Punjabi film “Sada Haq” in Canada

Vancouver, BC (February 13, 2013): The Canadian Sikh Coalition is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with the team behind the film “Sada Haq” and will be the official distributor for the film in Canada.  The film is a revealing and truthful account of the period of militancy in Punjab that spanned the 1980s and 1990s.

UK Sikh body active on raising concerns on eve of French President’s visit to India

London, United Kingdom (February 13, 2014): President Francois Hollande will be visiting New Delhi on February 14-15 on his first trip to India since being elected in May 2012. 

Sikh MPP Jagmeet Singh proposed to move bill for protection of Sikh Kakars in Ontario Provincial Parliament

New Delhi, India (February 03, 2013): Canadian Sikh politician and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) S. Jagmeet Singh has reportedly proposed to move a bill for the protection of Sikh Kakars in Ontario Provincial Parliament.

Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) visited Punjabi University, Patiala

Patiala, Punjab (February 03, 2013): A Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh visited Punjabi University, Patiala on January 31, 2013 to address a gathering of university students at “Students Home”. S. Jagmeet Singh is Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing Bramalea Gore Malton, Ontario, Canada.

US Sikhs to hold semestral function remembering the Oak Creek shooting; SCORE want action against gun violence

Washington, United States (February 1, 2013): According to a recent press release by Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) Sikhs in United States shall be observing six months of a gun-shooting attack on a Sikh Gurudwara at Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wis. (USA) on February 5, 2013.

Understanding the Kirpan (by World Sikh Organization of Canada)

The Sikh religion is the youngest of the five major world religions. It originated in northern India in the late 1400s, with its founder, Guru Nanak who was a spiritual teacher and social reformer. He directed people to meditate daily (nam japna), work hard (kirat karna), and share their earnings with others without discrimination (vand shakna). These three enjoinders have become the pillars of Sikh society.

Sikh & Kashmiri diaspora protested on India’s republic day in front of India’s High Commission at London

London, United Kingdom (January 28, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) certain Sikh diaspora organizations organized a protest outside Indian High Commission in London on 26 January, 2013. It is notable that India observe “republic day” on January 26 annually and the protest was held in wake of this day.

Two day European lobby focusing on Human Rights violation in India proved huge success: Sikh Federation UK

Brussels, Belgium (January 27, 2013): A Sikh Federation (UK) team returned this week from a two-day lobby in Brussels. Two meetings took place with the European Commission and UK representatives had separate meetings with 10 different UK MEPs.

Sikh Kirpan to be accommodated at Alberta courthouses

Calgary (January 25, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has worked with the Government of Alberta and Alberta Human Rights Commission to develop accommodation guidelines for the kirpan in Alberta courthouses.

Baal Kavi Darbar (Kids Poems Recitation Program) held by Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle

Toronto, Canada (January 24, 2013): On January 19, 2013 Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle Canada organized a Baal Kavi Darbaar at Guru Singh Sabha Malton, in which over 40 participants recited poems in praise of Guru Panth and the teachings.

UK Sikh diaspora to protest outside Indian high commission on India’s ‘republic day’ on January 26

London, United Kingdom (January 22, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh diaspora of United Kingdom (UK) was planning to hold a peaceful protest demonstration in front of Indian High Commission in London on 26 January, 2013. It is notable that India observes January 26 as the “republic day”.

Barjinder S. Sangha admitted attack on Kuldip Brar in London before UK Court

London, United Kingdom (January 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Baljinder Singh Sangha, who is facing trial for assaulting and injuring former Indian Army officer Kuldip Brar, has admitted the fact of attack.

Settlement reached in Sikh Beard-Limousine Case after intervention of World Sikh Organization

Toronto, Canada (January 17, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) a human rights case that was to go before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), involving the right of a Sikh limousine driver to maintain abeard, has settled.

US Federal Judge Disqualifies Himself From Badal’s Case – Human Rights Case Set For Hearing On Feb. 21

New York, United States (January 15, 2013): After Judge Randa unexpectedly disqualified himself pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(a) and (b), from presiding over the human rights violation case against Badal, Judge Lynn Adelman of the US Federal District Court of Wisconsin held a preliminary status conference on January 14 with attorneys from both sides.

Canada again recognize Sikhs’ right to propagate the idea of Khalistan peacefully

Chandigarh, Punjab/India (January 12, 2013): As per recent media reports visiting Canadian Minister Jason Kenney told reporters in Chandigarh that Sikhs in Canada raising their voice peacefully for separate Sikh state named “Khalisthan” out of India, will not be asked to leave Canada.

Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates respond to Sikh Organizations’ questionnaire

Surrey, BC, Canada (January 10, 2012): On December 10, 2012, The Coalition of Sikh Organizations distributed a questionnaire to all seven candidates in the provincial Liberal leadership race. The questionnaire consisted of eleven questions addressing the concerns of Sikhs in Ontario, and the deadline to respond was December 21, 2012.

Bahaar – Unthinkable Burdon : a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male tortured by Indian police

Ontario, Canada (January 10, 2012): According to information shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the organization is going to present "Bhaar" - a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male who was subjected to torture by the Indian police.

Sikh man on trial for protest halting India’s Independence day celebrations at Coventry community centre

Coventry, United Kingdom (January 04, 2012): As per media reports a Sikh man has gone on trial accused of being involved in a protest to halt celebrations of India’s independence at a Coventry community centre.

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