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Sikh Youth of America (SYA) Condemns Indian Transnational Repression

In a written statement, the Sikh Youth of America (SYA) has condemned India's alleged ongoing violence and transitional repression against Sikhs globally.

Joint Statement on Recent Revelations by Canada and US About India’s Covert Operation Targeting Sikhs

Recent revelations from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau show that the Government of India, through its diplomats in Canada, R&AW agents, and operatives of the Bishnoi Gang, is conducting a campaign of violence targeting the South Asian community, particularly pro-Khalistan activists.

US Charges R&AW Official Vikas Yadav Charged with “Murder-for-hire” in Pannun Case

The US Justice Department has unsealed indictment charging an employee of Indian Government and a former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) official Vikas Yadav for attempting to get a US citizen Sikh activist assassinated in US.

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

ASC Participates in the Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention (I-GMAP) Conference

American Sikh Council (ASC) representative Kavneet Singh attended the Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention (I-GMAP) Conference organized by Binghamton University at the downtown campus in Binghamton, NY.

AGPC Expresses Solidarity in Newark’s Hindu Temple Vandalism Case

The American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (AGPC) is deeply disturbed by the recent act of vandalism at Newark's Hindu Temple. Standing in solidarity with the Hindu community, the AGPC vehemently condemns this crime.

Investigate Alleged Overseas Murder Plots; Indian Govt’s Poor Record of Accountability at Home Heightens Concerns: HRW

Indian authorities should conduct thorough and impartial investigations into allegations that government agents were involved in assassination plots against Sikh separatists in the United States and Canada, Human Rights Watch said today.

USCIRF Expresses Deep Concerns over India’s Transnational Repression Against Sikhs

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is alarmed by India’s increased transnational targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf.

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). 

Four Sikhs Among 8 Killed in Indianapolis (USA) Shootout

At least four Sikhs have been killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx company facility in Indianapolis by a 19-year-old former employee, according to the Sikh Coalition.

U.S Congressman from Connecticut Condemns Violence of India on Farmers

US Congressman Joe Courtney has said that "excessive response" to farmers protest in India by the government of India was "worth of condemnation". While responding to concerns raised by Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, directory of Sikh Art Gallery, Joe Courteny said: "protests by many within India’s agricultural community have drawn worldwide attention after India’s Parliament enacted major legislation last November that sought to bring structural change to the country’s agricultural sector. In the time since, mass protests have ensued out of concern that the new law allows for an exploitation of farmers within the industry by larger firms, and that there was an overall lack of consensus built before the new law was enacted".

Sikh Art Gallery in Norwich Showcases The Sikh Story

Every inch of wall space in a one-story building on Clinic Drive is covered in colorful portraits of famed Sikh leaders and framed recognitions; a cozy place of inclusion. The Sikh Art Gallery sits a short drive from Backus Hospital, created during the middle of the pandemic in November 2020 in the cultural soul of one of the most diverse cities in eastern Connecticut.

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

The members of United states congress and international legal and human rights experts have urged India to uphold the right of peaceful protest and engage with protesting farmers productively following the norms of democracy.

Connecticut Governor Commemorates Nov. 1984 Remembrance Day in the State Capitol

The 2018 Bill introduced by State Senator Cathy Osten and State Representative Kevin Ryan and signed by Governor Dan Malloy passed unanimously, commemorating every year, Nov 1st, as a Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day.

The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) - a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language editions of its book on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra — for children and youth.

MLI Report Parrots Indian Narratives on Khalistan: World Sikh Organisation

The World Sikh Organization of Canada joins calls for the retraction of the report entitled “Khalistan: a Project of Pakistan”, published by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. The report is authored by controversial, retired CBC journalist, Terry Milewski and includes an introduction by former politician, Ujjal Dosanjh, and former Conservative staffer, Shuvaloy Majumdar.

OGC Statement on Ongoing Attempts to Malign the Sikh Sangarsh for Khalistan

On September 9, 2020 Canada based Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a paper titled "Khalistan: A Project of Pakistan" by Terry Milewski. BC Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee has issued a statement in response to this paper, terming it as part of Indian state's propaganda against the Sikh Sangarsh.

Macdonald-Laurier Institute’ Paper on Khalistan Contains Conclusory Statements & Allegations Without Substantiation: Scholars [Open Letter]

On September 9, 2020 Canada based Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a paper titled "Khalistan: A Project of Pakistan" by Terry Milewski. A number of scholars have responded to this paper and said that it "contains a litany of conclusory statements and allegations without any substantiation".

WSP Expresses Solidarity with Sikh Medical Professionals Serving in Frontlines During COVID19 Crisis

"Two Sikh doctors in Quebec by the names of Dr. Saluja chooses to give up their faith over their profession. The Saluja brothers took a personal decision to cut their beards to fit the masks over their faces. This action has raised questions on the religious rights of practicing Sikhs and other religious minorities. To describe this as a religious sacrifice during the Covid-19 crisis raises serious challenges for Sikhs around the world and sets an incorrect precedent", a press release by the World Sikh Parliament notes.

Sikh Flag Hosted at City Hall of Holyoke (USA) on Khalistan Declaration Day: WSP

In a written statement the World Sikh Parliament (WSP) has congratulated the global Sikh community on the Khalistan Declaration day. Notably, 29 April is observed as ‘Khalistan Declaration Day’ as on this day in 1986 the Panthic Committee had issued ‘Declaration of Khalistan’.

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