1984 Sikh Genocide

Indian media should stop referring Sikh genocide 1984 as “riots”: Dal Khalsa

Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa has demanded that the print and electronic media should stop calling the killings of Sikhs in 1984 as “riots”.

Indian media hell bent to use term ‘riots’ for Sikh ‘genocide’ of 1984

In November 1984 Sikhs were subjected to genocide in India. Sikhs were subjected to genocidal violence carried in series of massacres of Sikhs throughout India. Indian state and media never accepted the fact of Sikh genocide of 1984.

1984 Sikh massacres were ‘genocide’: admits Indian Home Minister

India’s Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (Dec. 26) described the Sikh massacres of November 1984 as ‘genocide’ and said that several persons who had a "role" in the carnage are yet to be punished.

CBI want the court to close case against Sikh genocide accused Jagdish Tytler

India’s premier investigation agency called the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday 24 field a closure report in a case filed against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in connection with November 1984 Sikh massacre related case.

BJP Govt. announces committee to look into possibility of SIT for Nov. 1984 cases

The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led Indian government today formed a committee to examine the possibility of constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for reinvestigation of the Sikh massacres of 1984.

Australian Sikhs to hold Sikh Genocide memorial march on Dec. 13

Australian Sikhs will be observing December 13 as the ‘Sikh Genocide remember day’ and a march will be organized to remember the victims of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

After initial denial, Center now approves compensation of 1984 Sikh massacres victims

A month after it denied taking a decision on enhancing the compensation for the next of kin of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh massacres, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday wrote to the Finance Ministry seeking release of funds for disbursement during the current fiscal.

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 Massacres of 1984 can not and will not be forgotten: Salil Sheety, Secretary General, Amnesty International

A release by the Sikh Federation UK says Amnesty International Secretary General Salil Shetty has sent a message to the Sikh Federation (UK) for the series of 30th Anniversary of November 1984 Sikh Genocide Remembrance events. Next event Thursday 11 December in the European Parliament, Brussels from 9-11am.

US court reserves verdict in Sikh Genocide 1984 lawsuit against Congress party

A US court has reportedly reserved its decision on whether a 1984 rights violation case against India's Congress Party could go before the federal court or dismissed due to lack of "touch and concern" with the US.

Sikh Genocide survivor, Professor Swaran Singh to speak at the Wiener Library

London: The City Sikhs together with the Wiener Library and the National Union of Journalists are hosting Sikh Genocide survivor, Professor Swaran Singh at the Wiener Library in London on Thursday 4 December at 6.30pm.

30 Years after 1984 Sikh Genocide, Sikh voice for Truth, Justice and Freedom grow stronger and Sophisticated

London: 30 years ago the Indian authorities were not content with their Genocide of the Sikhs in June and November 1984. There is written proof the Indian authorities also set about to malign Amritdhari Sikhs in India and abroad and do all they could to silence Sikh voices of protest in countries like the UK, Canada and Germany.

City of Norwich declared November as ‘Sikh Awareness Month’; Also commemorated 30th anniversary of Sikh Massacres of 1984

Norwich,CT: A press release by Swaranjit Singh Khasla, Member N.A.C.A & Sikh Sewak Society International, says 30th anniversary commemoration Function was held in David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard Norwich City Hall in memory of innocent men , women and children who lost their lives in the 1984 Sikh massacres.

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.

Declare 1984 Anti Sikh massacres as “Genocide” – AISSF & Victims To SAD (Badal)

Ludhiana: All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF - Peermohammad) and victims of November 1984 Sikh genocide asked the Punjab Government to recognize 1984 genocidal massacres of the Sikhs as “Genocide”. A resolution was sent to Parkash Singh Badal, Punjab Chief Minister “to recognize the intentional, deliberate and systematic killing of Sikhs in India during November 1984 as "Genocide" as defined under the laws of the United States and UN Convention”.

Hondh Chillar Massacre: Former DC S. C. Chaudhari refuses to appear before Garg Commission

Hisar: The representatives of Hondh Chillar massacre co-ordination committee said that the Justice T. P. Garg held probe hearing on November 14, 2014. The Garg Commission recorded the statement of retired police officer DSP Ram Bhaj, who was posted as DSP in Narnaul district during November 1984.

“Probe” into Hondh Chillar Massacre stopped after expiry of the Garg Commission’s term

Hisar, Haryana: The investigations into Hondh Chillar genocidal massacre of the Sikhs in November 1984 were reportedly stopped as the term of the Garg Commission constituted after 27 years of the massacre has expired. The extended term of Garg commission reportedly expired on 30 September, 2014; as a result the probe that was being conducted in a Hisar court was stopped with immediate effect.

AISSF files PIL petition on Sikh massacre in 1984 in Jharkhand

Jharkhand, India: All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has reportedly filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in connection with the Sikh genocide 1984 in Bihar-Jharkhand.

H S Phoolka sends list of 50 Sikh armymen killed in November 1984 to Modi, seeks relief for kin

Jalandhar: Senior Supreme Court advocate H S Phoolka has sent a list of officers and other members of defence forces killed during the November 1984 massacre seeking justice and compensation for their families.

Remembrance of Sikh Genocide by Hegemonic Secular State

This year the ‘World War I Remembrance day’ coincide with the 30th commemoration of the ‘Sikh Genocide’ in India. Thirty years ago,amid the month of November, Sikhs were blazed alive, Sikh ladies got raped, Sikh business and properties flared to cindersin the towns and streets of world’s so-called largest democracy (India). Hindu extremists, assembledin various parts of Northern India to carry out the holocaust of the Sikhs with the encouragement of the Indian government’s ministers and Members of Parliament and with the support of the police.

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