Sikh Struggle

India alleges that Sikh groups based abroad are attempting to revive militancy in Punjab

Government of India has again alleged that Sikh militant groups based abroad are trying to revive militancy in Punjab. Press Information Bureau, Government of India, has issued a release November 27, 2012 that is read as follows.

Dal Khalsa turns 34: Articulating the cause of Sikh Nationalism (author: Kanwar Pal Singh)

On 6th August 1997, on the occasion of its 19th foundation day, Dal Khalsa counsel wrote a letter to Indian Home Minister declaring the revival of the organization as a political group in Punjab after being on a low for a decade and so. Fortunately, the ban imposed on the organization in 1982 was lapsed in 1994. The comeback was not easy for the organization that nurture ambition to establish sovereign self-rule for Sikhs and whose leader is perceived to be “guest” of unfriendly country.

Letter to Editor – Air India tragedy and failure to provide justice to the victim families

In the John Major some of the Canadian Intelligence agents working for CSIS or RCMP have suspected role of Indian Diplomats/Secret agents in the Air India Tragedy. But unfortunately Canadian Government refused to follow up on this thing to maintain good business and diplomatic relations with the Indian Government And most of the evidence leading towards Indian secret agents was destroyed.

We can’t hang Balwant Singh Rajoana: says Patiala Jail authorities; Death warrants returned back

Patiala, Punjab (March 19, 2012): As per recent media reports, the Central Jail, Patiala authorities have returned the "balck or death warrant" of Chandigarh Court directing execution of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana on March 31, 2012. The authorities are reproted to have pleaded their inability to execute the hanging orders since the death sentence was awarded to Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana by a court whose jurisdiction falls outside the State of Punjab. It is notable that Chandigarh is a territory that is under the control of Central Government of India.

Punjab jail authorities refuse to execute Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana

Patiala, Punjab (March 16, 2012): As per media reports dated March 15, 2012 the Punjab Jails Department has refused to execute the order of a Chandigarh court asking the Patiala Central Jail authorities to hang former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh’s assassin Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, claiming that Punjab has no such understanding with the Chandigarh Administration. At present, Balwant Singh Rajoana is lodged in the Patiala jail.

Sikh leader Bhai Daljeet Singh released from Amritsar Jail

Amritsar, Punjab (February 28, 2012): After detention of more than two years Sikh political leader Bhai Daljit Singh, Chairman of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, is released from Central Jail, Amritsar. He was welcomed by many prominent Sikh personalities, leaders, representatives of various Sikh organizations and Sikhs outside Amritsar Jail. Bhai Daljeet Singh was considered to be ideological leader of Sikh struggle from times of Sikh militant movement of 1980s-90s. He headed Sikh Students Federation in late 1980s to early 1990s and was one of the five members of Panthic Committee.

The Paradox of January 26 – by Prabhjot Singh

January 26 is a day of paradox for many Sikhs. On one hand, some proudly celebrate the day as ‘Indian Republic Day’, while on the other hand many of us contemplate the resolution’s passed during the Sarbat Khalsa of 1986.

Media War against Sikhs – Indian media’s falsehood exposed once again

Amritsar, Punjab (January 30, 2012): Indian media was reporting since last two months that Pro-Khalistan Sikh leaders, allegedly hiding somewhere in Pakistan, were planning to trigger blasts to halt election process in Punjab.

On India’s Republic Day, Dal Khalsa sends memo to Indian PM Dr Manmohan Singh

India today is an opportunistic state, whose secularism has been sacrificed many a time at the altar of the needs of the political parties and their leaders. Our sensitivity and sensibilities are under attack all the time. We see no real future for our people.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara seeks inquiry

Chandigarh, Punjab (December 21, 2011): Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara seeks inquiry into the incident of his being attacked by office bearers of youth wing of ...

Letter of Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Harjinder Singh Jinda to Indian President

Theoretically, it is appropriate to clarify that our Rastrya (nation) is the Khalsa Panth absorbed into the Guru Granth Sahib. We took the first vital steps towards the destination of Khalistan by touching our foreheads with the footdust of this nation. The elimination of Mr. Vaidya, the General of your forces engaged in destroying the Khalsa Panth and its power, was a holy act on our difficult path of martyrdom. It has once again brought the historical truth to light the urge of the Khalsa Panth to breathe in freedom, its self respect and honor cannot be finished.

Independence Day of Pakistan & India, because of Sikhs

As we all know that today i.e. on 14th August is the Independence Day of Pakistan and tomorrow i.e. on 15th August is the Independence Day of India. In both these countries these days are celebrated with great Spirit.

Dal Khalsa extends felicitation to Pakistan; says Sikhs were not lucky to get their own Homeland in 1947

Amritsar, Punjab (August 15, 2011): The Dal Khalsa today extended its felicitation to the people of Pakistan for enjoying the fruits of the independence and rued that Sikhs were not lucky enough to get their own Homeland 64 years ago on this day.

Mass violation of HR: SSF condemns Punjab Govt’s policy grating immunity to accused police officials

Patiala (February 02, 2011): The Sikh Students Federation has raised its concern for human rights as the organization believes that a policy of Punjab Government assuring immunity to police officials accused of committing gross violations of human rights would deteriorate the condition.

Release Political Prisioners: Dal Khasla

Amritsar (December 10, 2010): On Human Rights Day (2010), hundreds of activists associated with AISSF and Dal Khalsa today marched on the streets of Amritsar ...

Indian Secularism and the Sikhs

Placed here is the main text of the presentation, a summary of which was read at the UN Human Rights Council, through the courtesy of the Interfaith International on June 12, 2008 at Geneva

Letter to Judges Punjab and Haryana High Court by Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana

This letter was written by Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana on 1 October, 2010. It is addressed to S. Mehtab Singh Gill and Sh. Arvind Kumar, Judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Bhai Sukha-Jinda to be remembered on 10th October

Jandiala/Amritsar (September 26, 2010): Bhai Sukhdev Singh and Harjinder Singh, commonly known as Bhai Sukha-Jinda, shall be remembered on 10 October, 2010 at Village Gadhli, near Jandiala Guru in Amritsar District of Punjab. Duo were sentenced to death for assessinating former Army chief of India, Arun Vaidya, who headed the Indian Army in June 1984, when Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar), also known as the Golden Temple, was attacked by it.

Akal Takhat Jathedar Solicited U.S. Law Makers’ Support For Recognition of “Sikh Genocide”

New York (30 August, 2010): Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh while addressing the "Sikh Genocide" conference in New York declared that killing of Sikhs in 1984 was "Genocide" because it was a planned effort to eradicate Sikh religion. Jathedar who specially came to New York to address the conference organized by "Sikhs for Justice" solicited the support of US law makers to help the Sikhs in persuading the United States government to recognize the Sikh Genocide.

Install portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum, Dal Khalsa urges Akal Takht, SGPC

Hoshairpur (August 30, 2010): The Dal Khalsa on Monday asked the Akal Takht and the SGPC to install the portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum, Amritsar on Aug 31st to commemorate his 15th martyrdom day.

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