Sikhs in United Kingdom

Sikhs urged to incease interaction with US Govt. at a time of increasing strains between the US & India

London, United Kingdom (January 10, 2014): The Sikh Federation (UK) has urged Sikhs across the globe to increase interaction with US embassies and advised US-based Sikh organisations in particular to take full advantage of the worsening diplomatic dispute between the US and India in the run up to general elections due in India in four months, and mid-term elections in the United States in November.

UK: Sikh school to come up on former hospital site in Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom (December 28, 2013): According to news reported by the Leicester Mercury: a new Sikh free school will be built on a former hospital site in Gipsy Lane, in the Northfields area of Leicester.

Akhand Kirtani Jatha (UK) congratulated Panth over the success of Amb Sahib Morcha

Birmingham, United Kingdom (December 28, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by S. Kulwant Singh Dhesi the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (UK) has congratulated the Sikh panth over the success of Amb Sahib Morcha that was started by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa.

Ilford Sikhs’ solidarity hunger strike at India High Commission

Ilford (December 24, 2013): According to Ilford Recorder (IR): [f]ive Ilford Sikhs spent five days on hunger strike outside the Indian High Commission in solidarity with a man in India who has fasted since November 14.

Punishment to four Sikhs by UK Court for Brar attack too harsh – Akal Takht, SGPC

Amritsar, Punjab (December 12, 2013): According to certain media reports [t]erming the UK court's decision in a case realted to alleged attack on Kuldip Brar as too harsh, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on Dec. 11 said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) would be asked to take up the matter with the UK Embassy in New Delhi.

Candlelight vigil outside UK Parliament on Human Rights Day calling for release of Sikh political prisoners

London, United Kingdom (December 11, 2013): Around 1,000 Sikhs from across the UK are expected today to hold a Candlelit Vigil in Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament from 2-6pm. Around 20-30 Members of Parliament are expected to join Sikhs during the vigil and show support for the release of Sikh political prisoners.

London court severely punished Four Sikhs for attacking former Indian army official Kuldip Brar

London, United Kingdom (December 11, 2013): It is learnt that a British court has severely sentenced four Sikhs including one women for attacking Indian army's retired officer Lt. Gen. Kuldip Brar.

Cricket Australia faced wrath after offensive tweet about Monty Panesar

Adelaide, Australia (December 05, 2013): According to certain media reports Cricket Australia was hoist by its own petard when it was forced to delete a tweet regarding Monty Panesar, a Sikh cricketer, on the first morning of the Adelaide Test.

UK recognizes contribution of Sikh war veterans

London, United Kingdom (November 26, 2013): Britain has honoured the contribution of thousands of Sikhs, who laid down their lives fighting for the British Indian Army during both World Wars at an held at London on November 22, 2013.

More than 10000 Sikhs participated in Gurpurb Nagar Kirtan at Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 24, 2013): According to certain local media reports on November 24, 2013 more than 10,000 people joined the Nagat Kirtan at Leicester to mark the Gurpurb of Guru Nank Sahib Ji.

Briton Sikh Jaswant Singh Azad arrested again; Booked under UAPA with 3 others by Jalandhar police

[...] Arrested persons include a British Sikh citizen Jaswant Singh Azad who was arrested by the police in September 2012 under UAPA and Arms Act by the Jalandhar police. He was granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High Court in October 2013, and he was released from Kapurthala Jail on November 1 as per court orders. [...]

Sikh Genocide 1984 complaint with the UNHRC: Sikh bodies kick starts signature campaign in 20 countries

California, US (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), human rights bodies and Sikh groups such as Sikhs for Justice and All Indian Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) have kicked a world-wide signature campaign in support of “Sikh Genocide 1984” complaint that was filed with United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on November 01, 2013.

UK PM, Deputy PM and Labour Leader greet Sikhs on Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb

“My best wishes to British Sikhs celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev. You help make Britain a brighter, better and more successful nation.” - David Cameron.

Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance – by S. Ajmer Singh

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 17, 2013): Sikh scholar and historian Sirdar Ajmer Singh shared his views on “Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance” at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur, East Park Road, United Kingdom on November 09, 2013.

Campaigners of “Nations without States” to debate Denial of Human Rights & Self-Determination to small nations in the Commonwealth

London, United Kingdom (November 13, 2013): It is learnt that various campaigners and activists, under the banner of “Nations without States” shall be gathering in the House of Lords on Wednesday 13th November 2013, to debate the question of ‘Denial of Human Rights & Self-Determination to small nations in the Commonwealth’. ”

UK Sikh body want UN to launch independent investigation into the Sikh Genocide 1984

London, United Kingdom (November 11, 2013): As per information on 1 November 2013 the Sikh Federation (UK) arranged a meeting at 11am in advance of the Justice Rally for a delegation of Sikhs to meet for one hour with staff at the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner in Palais Wilson.

British PM presented with a Special Recognition Award for serving the Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (November 11, 2013): It is learnt that the British Prime Minister David Cameron has been presented with a Special Recognition Award on November 08, 2013 in recognition of the services he rendered to the Sikh community.

Derby Sangat to mark 29th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984; S. Ajmer Singh to deliver special lecture

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 8, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh sangat at Derby (UK) shall mark the 29th anniversary of the Sikh Genocide 1984 by holding an event on November 10, 2013. It is further learnt that Sikh author and historian S. Ajmer Singh, who is currently on visit to England, shall be participating in the event to be held by Derby’s Sikh sangat at Gurdwara Guru Arjan Sahib Ji.

S. Ajmer Singh to address Leicester Sikhs on topic – “Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale – current relevance”

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 8, 2013): Sikh author and historian S. Ajmer Singh, who is currently on visit to England, shall deliver a special lecture to the Sikh sangat in Leicester on the topic “Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale – current relevance” on November 09, 2013.

Sikh Federation (UK) want British PM to raise issues with Manmohan Singh during Delhi visit

London, United Kingdom (November 08, 2013): Sikh Federation National Press Secretary Gurjeet Singh has informed Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) in a written statement that [i]n recent months the Sikh Federation (UK) had formed direct links with the leaders of each of the three main political parties in the UK.

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