Sikh Diaspora

SGPC, SSF oppose Jay Leno’s remark

Amritsar, Punjab (January 23, 2012): Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) spokesperson Kiranjit Kaur, on behalf of SGPC, has objected to Jay Leno's remark about Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Sikh diaspora gets support from Indian Minister against Jay Leno’s derogatory remark about Darbar Sahib

New Delhi (India)/Ludhiana (Punjab): For last five days the Sikh diaspora circles were able to create a strong voice against Jay Leno's derogatory remark about holy Sikh shrine Darbar Sahib, which is well known in the western countries as the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Derogatory remark against Darbar Sahib – People have felt hurt personally

“Darbar Sahib is such a respectful place that any person existing in this world is not even equivalent to a dust particle in front of this sacred place. Jay Leno, you don't know anything about this religion and this place and you are definitely guilty if you say anything wrong about it” wrote Karanbir Singh.

NBC Entertainer Jay Leno’s derogatory remark about Darbar Sahib sparks strong wave of criticism

New York, USA (January 21, 2011): Sikhs have taken strong exception to Jay Leon's remark about holiest of holy, Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar), commonly known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Leno and his associates passed a remark about Darbar Sahib a show titled “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” aired by NBC channel on 19th of January, 2012.

Singh v France [CCPR/C/ 102/D/ 1876/2009] – France Turban Case: access the documents

Sikh Siyasat Network has accessed the documents related to decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee in a case titled Singh v. France [CCPR /C/ 102/ D/ 1876/ 2009], known as the Turban case related to France. Access these documents now.

UNHRC’s decision in France turban case widely applauded world-over

Ludhiana, Punjab (January 13, 2012): Yesterday's decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee uplifting Dastar/Turban ban in France is widely welcomed by various Human rights activists, Sikh organizations, lawyers and rights bodies. Sikh Siyasat Network was able to collects comments of various prominent persons on this matter.

France turban Ban Case: UNHRC asked France to ensure measure against violation of religious freedom; Its’ victory against Ban – United Sikhs

Paris, France (January 12, 2011): This news is would bring great relief for the Sikhs living in France and elsewhere in Europe that the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) has asked France to submit a report by March 15 on measures it is planning to take against violation of religious freedom of Ranjit Singh (76), who was asked to remove his turban while taking photo for an identity card.

America’s Largest Police Force Trained by Coalition; Over 1500 New Recruits Learn About Sikhs

New York, USA (January 11, 2012): As 2011 came to a close, the Sikh Coalition delivered a first-ever presentation on Sikhs and Sikh practices to ...

Liberty Is Elusive for Sikh Americans

For religious minorities in the United States, the promise of religious freedom remains unfulfilled. Sikh Americans, in particular, continue to face relentless challenges in the post-9/11 environment. Worse still, American law affords inadequate protection to Sikhs against religious discrimination and, in some cases, reflects deep-seated stereotypes about American identity.

Report of event “Tears and Ashes” organized by Sikh Activist Network

Former Liberal MPs Sukh Dhaliwal of Surrey, B.C., and Andrew Kania of Brampton, Ontario, were honoured at the second annual Tears and Ashes event organized by youth from the Sikh Activist Network in Toronto last week for raising the November 1984 issue in Parliament.

UK Sikh Lobby: Denial of Justice to 1984 Victims, death sentence of Prof. Bhullar and detention of Daljit Singh Bittu figured as major issues related to India

London, England (December 13, 2011): Around one hundred and fifty Sikh representatives from across the United Kingdom took part in a lobby at the UK Parliament organised by the Sikh Federation (UK). Several human rights issues were raised at the lobby, which lasted for two hours, including the case of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar and the continued detention of (Bhai) Daljit Singh Bittu, chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) since August 2009 and the denial of justice for the Sikh Genocide 1984.

Sikh attacked at Fresno airport, Sikhs in deep shock

Fresno, California (December 8, 2011): A 56 year old Sikh preacher, S. Anup Singh was attacked by a 26-year-old white man named Mitchell Dufur at ...

Sikh Coalition Leads National Alliance Demanding US TSA Audit

Washington, DC, (December 1, 2011): A diverse coalition of 38 civil rights organizations led by the Sikh Coalition is demanding an independent audit of the ...

Pakistan PM discusses establishment University named after Guru Nanak

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is reported to have discussed the establishment of a university named after Guru Nanak. This move is considered to ...

US President Obama send greetings to Sikhs on Guru Nanak’s Gurpurb

Washington/USA (November 10, 2011): President Barack Obama sent greetings to the Sikh community worldwide on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev ji's 342nd birth-anniversary today. Sikhs are marking today the birth anniversary of their own founder, Guru Nanak, born in 1469 and it is the fifth largest religion with 26 million adherents worldwide.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Kamal Nath’s presence in Belgium draws protests from Sikhs

Leuven/Belgium (October 13, 2011): Several hundred Sikhs gathered and protested in Leuven, Belgium in front of the Central Library where India’s Minister for Urban Development attended 5th EuroIndia Summit on Thursday. The protest rally was organized by Sikh organization of Europe including Sikh Council of Belgium and management committees of European Gurudwaras.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Sikh group seeks arrest warrant of Kamal Nath in Belgium

New York/USA (October 6, 2011): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) a human rights groups spearheading prosecution of those responsible for November 1984 Genocide of Sikhs, has sought criminal prosecution and arrest warrant of Kamal Nath during his upcoming visit to Belgium for his role in massacre of Sikhs in November 1984.

US Congressman Mike Honda supports Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar

San Jose, California (September 11, 2011): US Congressman Mike Honda of the 15th Congressional District of California wrote a letter against capital punishment in the case of Professor DevinderPal Singh Bhullar in India.

Immunity for Kamal Nath – Arguments concluded, U.S. court reserved ruling

New York, USA (September 24, 2011): Judge Robert W. Sweet of the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York heard arguments in Sikh Genocide case against Kamal Nath for his role in leading a mob which attacked Gurdawara Rakab Ganj Delhi on November 01, 1984 in which many Sikhs were burnt alive. In today's hearing, Kamal Nath failed to produce "Statement of Interest" from US Department of State in support of his claim to Diplomatic Immunity.

Sikhs protested during India PM’s Address before UN General Assembly

New York, USA (September 24, 2011): Hundreds of Sikhs protested in front of UN Headquarters during PM Manmohan Singh’s address to the General Assembly, demanding ...

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