Sikhs in United Kingdom

Margret Thatcher Comments on Sikhs in 1984 concerns Sikh Council UK

The Sikh Council UK has expressed concerns over recent reports revealing comments made by Margaret Thatcher, the UK Prime Minister of the time in 1984, against the Sikhs. The comments are said to have been made in talks with the Irish premier, Garret FitzGerald prior to the Anglo-Irish Agreement and are detailed in newly declassified papers released by the National Archives of Ireland.

New disclosures of British PM Margret Thatcher’s Hostility Towards Sikhs in 1984

A release by 1984 Genocide Coalitions says [f]urther top secret information has emerged about Margaret Thatcher’s averse and hostile attitude towards Sikhs; twelve months after initial disclosures of the British Prime Minister’s active collusion with the Indian government, in giving ‘advice’ and full moral support for the Indian government’s military genocide on Sikhs in 1984.

UK bodies to protest against Indian High Commission in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) has come out in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike since November 14 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib (Ambala). Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking release of seven Sikh political prisoners who remain confined in various jails in India despite having completed their jail terms.

Peshawar Attack: Sikh representatives sign condolence book at the Pakistan High Commission in London

‘A cowardly act that should be condemned by all decent human beings. The perpetrators and those supporting them from abroad must be brought to justice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured.’

Gurdwara Sahib in Brussels (Belgium) may have re-opened, but restrictions are unacceptable: Sikh Federation UK

Pointing towards the restrictions placed on Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib by Belgian authorities, as reported in the Belgian Newspapers, Sikh Federation General Secretary Gurjeet Singh said: “Gurdwara in Brussels may have re-opened, but restrictions are unacceptable”.

On Punjabi Language, Education and Sikh Diaspora: Dr. Sewak Singh [Video]

S. Sewak Singh (Dr.) is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies & Asst. Dean of Akal College of Arts & Sciences at Eternal University, Baru Sahib.

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.

UK: Bristol Police Apologise to Sikh Taxi Driver

Avon and Somerset Police have issued an apology to a Sikh taxi driver who was the victim of a vicious hate crime.

Sikh pilot’s statue unveiled in Gravesend (England)

Jalandhar: The statue of late Squadron Leader Mahinder Singh Pujji, Distinguished Flying Cross, was unveiled during a ceremony at Gravesend in the UK. Mahinder Singh Pujji went to the UK in 1940 and joined the Royal Air Force during the World War II. He died in 2010 at the age of 92 in Gravesend.

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.

UK Home Secretary to unveil World War 1 Commemoration Exhibition at National Sikh Heritage Centre & Holocaust Museum

Derby: The Home Secretary and Member of Parliament for Maidenhead, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, will be paying a visit to the National Sikh Museum in Derby, on Wednesday 26th November.

Margaret Thatcher’s UK govt. helped India to hide the truth of Sikh Genocide 1984

London, UK: Recent revelations show that the UK Government caved into Indian Government pressure 30 years ago by interfering and preventing Sikhs celebrate the Parkash Gurpurb of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in November 1984.

Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, Gravesend, to host push for bone marrow donor registrations

Gravesend: The Gurdwara in Gravesend is to host what it hopes will be the country’s biggest push for bone marrow donor registrations. The Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Saddington Street has invited charitable organisation the Jaskomal Foundation on a day when about 3,000 people are already expected to attend as part of Parkash Gurpurb celebrations of the first Guru, Guru Nanak Ji.

Kultar’s Mime heads to the UK

London: They are not looking for revenge. They are not looking to incite. The only statement that the play makes is that any violence against innocents is wrong.

Sikh Federation (UK) Commended by Minister for Transparent Approach to developing the Sikh Manifesto

London, UK: A press release by Sikh Federation (UK) says the representatives of the Sikh Federation (UK) met with Lord Ahmad the Minister appointed in July by the British Prime Minister, David Cameron on Nov. 03 (2014) with a specific responsibility for engaging with faith communities.

The 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms Remembered: Exhibition Open Day at Wiener Library, London

London, UK: The genocidal pogroms against the Sikh people in India in November 1984 left thousands dead. In many of the outer areas of the capital, New Delhi, whole neighbourhoods were wiped out. Women were raped in large numbers. Senior politicians of the Congress (I) party led mobs, assisted by the police and administration.

Campaigners to hold rally at Trafalgar Square on 30th anniversary of the Sikh Genocide 1984

London, United Kingdom: Campaigners from “Kesri Lehar”, “Nations Without States” and “1984 Genocide Coalition” are inviting London’s activists and residents join a gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide in India and World Prisoners Solidarity Day.

Leicester’s fist Sikh school finally opens

Leicester, UK: “A dream come true” - that’s how the opening of Leicester’s first Sikh free school has been described. Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, opened this morning, following a delay of several weeks.

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