Sikh Diaspora

Sikhs to lobby for “Genocide Motion” in Parliament of Canada

Toronto, Canada (September 19, 2011): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) a human rights advocacy group which is spearheading the justice campaign for the victims of November 1984 announced that on November 1, 2011 a “Genocide Motion” will be brought in the Canadian Parliament. The Motion will debate whether organized killing of Sikhs in India during November 1984 was “Genocide” as defined in Article 2 of the UN Convention on Genocide.

Sikh Marriage Act – “SFJ” Submitted Memorandum to UN Seeking Intervention

New York, USA (August 31, 2011): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) approached United Nations by submitting Memorandum to Honorable Heiner Bielefeldt, UN "Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief" demanding UN's immediate intervention to impress upon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government to amend article 25 of the Indian Constitution to restore the independent status of Sikhism.

Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters

Ludhiana (August 29, 2011): The American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) has made an appeal to Sikhs voting for the upcoming Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections for a written promise from candidates contesting elections that they would promote religious agenda of the Sikh nation.

UK Sikh body opens consultation on proposals to restructure and expand across the globe

London (August 23, 2011): In September 2003 the Sikh Federation (UK), a non-governmental organisation that acts as a pressure group, but is often referred to as the first and only Sikh political party in the UK, was set up with a UK membership base and branches across the country.

U.S. Federal court to hear immunity argument in Kamal Nath’s case on September 21

New York (August 19, 2011): On August 12, 2011 Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) filed response to Kamal Nath’s efforts to seek immunity in the Sikh Genocide Case pending before US Federal Court against Nath’s role in attack on Gurudwara Rakab Ganj in November 1984.

Indians celebrated Independence day; Sikhs protested against Indian atrocities

Toronto, Canada (August 14, 2011): Indians in Toronto celebrated country's independence day at Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto. On the other hand across the street from Yonge-Dundas Square in front of the Eaton Centre, Sikhs and members of a civil rights group called Sikhs for Justice protested against Indian atrocities. The protest called the government of India “undemocratic” and “hypocratic.”

Sangat TV’s coverage: British PM David Cameron hails Sangat TV’s efforts in House of Commons

London, UK (August 11, 2011): UK's Prime Minister David Cameron today hailed the contribution of Sangat TV, a Birmingham-based Sikh Television channel, in dealing with the riots.

Heoric live coverage of riots by Sangat TV brings praise

Birmingham, UK (August 11, 2011): Sangat TV, a Sikh television operated from Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been highly praised for their heroic reporting of the Birmingham riots using just the most minimal of equipment.

Sikhs stood guard to protect Gurudwaras from rioters in Southall

Southall, London (August 10, 2011): Following a series of violence, arson and rioting Sikh volunteered to stood as guards at various city Gurudwaras in Southall. As per reports as many as 200 to 300 Sikhs of mixed age groups gathered in various Gurudwaras across Southall to safeguard their place of worship from rioters.

Sangat TV covered live the Birmingham riots

Birmingham (August 09, 2011): Birmingham based Sikh TV channel, "Sangat TV" switched to live news coverage of the riots and unrest in Birmingham.

UK Foreign Office contradicts Indian news regarding curbing Sikh Demonstration

London (August 04, 2011): On 30 June the Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. William Hague MP met with Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna. The Indian Express on 1 July reported the British Foreign Secretary William Hague assured India that they will curb “anti-India demonstrations” by Sikhs.

Memorandum submitted to UN Secretary General for release of Professor DPS Bhullar

United Nations is called upon to intervene and save Professor Devenderpal Singh Bhullar from “judicial murder in India” pursuant UN General Assembly Resolution 62/149 of 2008.

UK Sikh body responds to SGPC’s call regarding 1984 memorial

London (July 28, 2011): The Sikh Federation (UK) that has over 180 affiliated member organisations, including Gurdwaras, local youth and women's groups, groups for the elderly and other local Sikh organisations in the UK has sent a letter via email to the SGPC regarding the June 1984 Memorial.

Bhullar’s case: US Sikhs held a protest demonstration near UN headquarters

New York (July 25, 2011): Hundreds of Sikhs held a protest demonstration near UN headquarters in New York seeking the world body's intervention to stop India from executing Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, a Sikh nationalist who has been sentenced to death for his alleged involvement in a terror attack in New Delhi.

US Sikh body raise concern about Kahna Dhesian incident; Express satisfaction over action by Akal Takhat

Ohio, USA (July 26, 2011): The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) is deeply concerned and anguished by a recent video which shows Sikhs dancing in the presence of Siri Guru Granth Sahib at cult dera of Kahna Dhesian, near Goraya, Punjab.

Report to UK Parliament encourages lifting ban on organisations

London (July 24, 2011): The ISYF was banned in the UK more than 10 years ago in March 2001 and this was widely acknowledged at that time by many UK politicians, including Ministers that this was a direct result of pressure from the Indian authorities.

US Sikhs to seek UN intervention to save Professor Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar

New York, NY (July 22, 2011): "Thousands will attend a historic protest rally on Monday, July 25th from Noon-2:00 p.m. at the United Nation’s Headquarters (47th Street, Between 1st & 2nd Avenues) to demand the U.N. intervention to stop India’s planned execution of Professor Devenderpal S. Bhullar, an innocent man that has been repeatedly tortured by the Indian police.

US Sikh Diaspora forms International Coordination Committee to Free Professor Bhullar

California, US (June 12, 2011): As per Amrik Singh's special report published by "Examiner.Com", Stockton's historical Landmark 'Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society' hosted a press conference on July 10, 2011 to campaign against death penalty to Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar. Sikh religious societies and human rights organizations participated in the meeting. Professor Bhullar's mother Mrs. Upkar Kaur was a special invitee.

Federal Criminal Charges against Sikh for carrying Kirpal, Dropped After Sikh Coalition Intervenes

California, USA (July 5, 2011): A U.S. federal prosecutor dropped criminal charges against a Sikh for wearing his kirpan into a federal facility. To the Sikh Coalition’s knowledge, this is the first time that a federal prosecutor has ever dropped criminal charges against a Sikh for carrying a kirpan.

UK’s alleged assurance to prevent Sikh demonstration: Sikh Federation (UK) challenge UK Foreign Secretary

London (July 01, 2011): The Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. William Hague MP met with Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in London on Thursday, the 30th of June. The Indian Express, a major newspaper of India, has reported the British Foreign Secretary William Hague has assured India that they will curb "anti-India demonstrations" by Sikhs. See Indian Express article titled 'Will curb anti-India protests, UK assures Krishna' below.

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