Sikh Federation UK

UK’s Role in Indian Army’s June 1984 Attacks on Sikhs: Birmingham City Council Leaders Writes to Deputy PM UK for Judge Led Inquiry

The Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor John Cotton has written to the Deputy Prime Minister of UK calling for a judge-led public inquiry into UK’s involvement in Indian Army’s June 1984 attack on Sikh Gurudwaras in Punjab and adjoining states of India, to commence as soon as possible.

How Sikh Established Khalsa Raj By Fighting Three Great Powers- Mughals, Afghans & Marathas?

During the International Sikh Convention, held on 15 September 2024 by the Sikh Federation UK to mark its 40th foundation day, Bhai Amarjit Singh from USA shared his views with the Sangat, stating that the "Khalsa Raj," once a global power that expanded its territory and ruled justly in accordance with Khalsa principles, was dismantled through British betrayal.

Sikh Federation (UK) Urges Global Action Against India Following Canada’s Fresh Revelations

Dabinderjit Singh, Lead Executive for Political Engagement at the Sikh Federation (UK), has issued a statement (copy available with SSN) urging the UK and other nations to address transnational repression allegedly carried out by the Indian government against Sikh activists abroad.

UK Parliamentarians To Be Briefed On Transnational Repression And Foreign Interference: Sikh Federation International

The newly formed Sikh Federation International (SFI) announced that UK parliamentarians will be briefed on Monday, 14 October, regarding transnational repression by India against Sikhs. The Sikh Federation International issued the following written statement in verbatim:

Derby City Council Passes Resolution on 1984 Attacks on Sikhs in India

On 18 September 2024 at the Derby City Council meeting Liberal Democrat Councillor Ajit Singh Atwal backed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Emily Lonsdale put down a motion focused on the events of November 1984.

Report of International Sikh Convention Organised by Sikh Federation UK on its 40th Anniversary

The Sikh Federation (UK) marked its 40th anniversary with an impactful International Sikh Convention at Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Wolverhampton, attended by over 10,000 Sikhs.

Political Storm Over Rahul Gandhi’s Comments About Highlight Need for a Sikh Homeland: Sikh Fed UK

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Indian Parliament has kicked off a political storm following a speech in Virginia. Turning to a Sikh member of the audience he stated: “The fight is about whether he, as a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India; or whether, he, as a Sikh, will be allowed to wear a Kara in India; or whether he, as a Sikh, is allowed to go to a Gurudwara.”

UK Foreign Secretary Urged to Secure Release of Jagtar Singh Jaggi During India Visit Next Week: Sikh Federation UK

The Sikh Federation (UK) wrote to David Lammy on July 17, 2024 ahead of his visit to India next week urging him to secure the immediate release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal to the UK.

Oasis CEO Apologises to Sikh community for Causing Offence

John Barneby, the Chief Executive Officer of the Oasis Community Learning Multi Academy Trust has apologised for offence caused to the Sikh community for including slides about a Sikh youth organisation in slides about religion, extremism and terrorism.

Sikh Federation UK to Oppose the Classification of any Sikh Organizations as Extremist

“The new extremism definition about to be unveiled today in Parliament, on the Sikh New Year, will formalise the engagement ban that leading Sikh organisations that are critical of the Indian government have already experienced”, the Sikh Federation UK said in a written release. 

Rishi Sunak and the UK Government is Putting British Sikh Lives in Danger

In a press release by the Sikh Federation UK, it is said that the organization’s Principal Adviser Dabinderjit Singh has criticized the risk of the extreme Hindutva ideology that is allegedly being exported by the current Indian government across the globe.

Sikh Message on International Human Rights Day (10 December 2023)

Sikhs worldwide have been urged to observe #BlackTurbanDay on 10 December 2023 to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most ground breaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

With US Indictment Indian Government Caught Red-Handed: Sikh Federation UK

Sikh Federation (UK) has responded to the US Justice Department unsealing the indictment against Indian national Nikhil Gupta for plotting to assassinate a US Sikh activist that was directed by an Indian government employee.

Sikh Federation UK Criticizes British Govt’s ‘Neglect’ on Threat to Sikhs in UK As New Evidence Emerges from US

Increasing evidence from the US, Canada and UK that the Indian authorities are hell-bent on assassinating and eliminating Sikhs on foreign soil who are peacefully campaigning for the re-establishment of a Sikh homeland, said Jaspal Singh, National Press Secretary, Sikh Federation (UK). 

Targeting MPs for failing to back an SNP vote on Gaza Unacceptable: Sikh Federation UK

In a written statement issued on Nov 19 (copy available with the Sikh Siyasat News), the Sikh Federation UK said: “The Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and other faith leaders across the globe, including Sikh organizations have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as heads of state like Emmanuel Macron.

Sikh Organizations Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza: Sikh Federation UK

According to a press statement released by the Sikh Federation UK, “hundreds of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations based in over 40 countries have come together to publicly call on Heads of State and the UN Security Council to prioritise the preservation of human life and deliver an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza”.

UK Ministers are Selling out British Sikh Activists: Sikh Federation (UK)

The Indian Foreign Minister, Dr S Jaishankar has today concluded his 5-day trip to the UK.  He met Rishi Sunak, James Cleverley, David Cameron, Grant Shapps and Lord Ahmad. This morning he met Tim Barrow, Rishi Sunak’s National Security Adviser and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in India Urgently Requires a Special Rapporteur: Sikh Groups Urge UN

Sikh representatives from across the globe will be holding a rally in Geneva outside the United Nations on Friday 13 October from 1-4pm.

Rishi Sunak Playing Dangerous Politics by Demonizing Sikhs to Appease India: Sikh Federation UK

The Sikh Federation UK has alleged that British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak is playing dangerous politics ahead of his meeting with Narendra Modi in Delhi by demonising British Sikh minority to simply appease India.

Sikh Lawyers: Bloom Review Not Independent And Fundamentally Flawed

They have concluded the Bloom Review represents nothing more than the personal views of Colin Bloom who is not independent given his active role in the Conservative Party and strongly held religious views as a devout Christian.

Next Page »