Sikhs in United Kingdom

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

Amrtisar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): British Prime Minister David Cameron today visited Sri Amritsar in Punjab and paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

UK’s House of Commons to debate the Human Rights Violations & Death Penalty issue in India

London, United Kingdom (February 19, 2013): The Kesri Lehar petition has secured a debate in the House of Commons on 28th February 2013, primarily sponsored and supported by Rt. Hon. John McDonnell, MP for Hayes and Harlington. The debate has now been listed to take place in the Main Chamber of the House of Commons, on Thursday, 28th Feb., 2013 at 11.30am".

Preserving the heritage – Panjab Digital Library launched in the United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom (February 19, 2013): The Panjab Digital Library (PDL) launched in the UK with a permanent installation at Europe's largest Gurdwara, Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall (SGSSS), celebrating the Sovereign Sikh spirit under the leadership of Banda Singh Bahadar and the resultant Khalsa Raj.

How far will UK Prime Minister go to show support for Sikhs while in India

London, United Kingdom (February 18, 2013): British Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in India and is expected to visit Amritsar on Wednesday 20 February and visit Harmandar Sahib and Jallianwala Bagh. There will be several challenging issues for David Cameron to address while in India.

UK Parliamentarians to debate the issue of the Death Penalty in India

London, United Kingdom (February 15, 2013): It is learnt that the UK Parliamentarians shall debate on the issue of death penalty in India on February 28, 2013.

UK Sikh body raised concerns over death penalty with UK PM before his visit to India; Massive Intl lobby launched

London, United Kingdom (Febru1ry 14, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) has written to UK Prime Minister, David Cameron ahead of his planned visit to India next week. 

Sikh woman charged for London assault on Indian army’s former Lt. Gen. Kuldip Brar who had attacked Sikh shrines

London, United Kingdom (February 10, 2013): According to media reports a 38-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the attack on the Indian army's former Lt. Gen.  Kuldip Sing Brar here last September, taking to four the number of people accused in the case.

Akali Dal Panch Pardhani organized in UK – Sikh diaspora requested to participate in Panthic cause

London, United Kingdom (February 02, 2013): It is learnt that a meeting of various Sikh leaders of United Kingdom (UK) was held on January 26, 2013. This meeting was reportedly attended representatives from all regions.

Sikh & Kashmiri diaspora protested on India’s republic day in front of India’s High Commission at London

London, United Kingdom (January 28, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) certain Sikh diaspora organizations organized a protest outside Indian High Commission in London on 26 January, 2013. It is notable that India observe “republic day” on January 26 annually and the protest was held in wake of this day.

Two day European lobby focusing on Human Rights violation in India proved huge success: Sikh Federation UK

Brussels, Belgium (January 27, 2013): A Sikh Federation (UK) team returned this week from a two-day lobby in Brussels. Two meetings took place with the European Commission and UK representatives had separate meetings with 10 different UK MEPs.

Sikhs win & exercise right to wear the Kirpan in European Parliament in Brussels to meet MEPs

Brussels, Belgium (January 26, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) started to organise the mass lobbying of Members of European Parliament (MEPs) by visiting them at the European Parliament in Brussels around eight years ago.

Sikh deligation meet European commission staff responsible for policy on search of Sikh turbans at Airport

London, United Kingdom (January 23, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) earlier this week the Sikh Federation (UK) led a 12-member European-wide delegation of Sikhs to meet European Commission staff responsible for policy on airport security to clarify the position on search of Sikh turbans at airports.

101 years old Sikh marathon runner to retire in Feb. 2013 after Hong Kong race

Baba Fauja Singh, a 101-year-old Sikh, who is regarded as the world's oldest marathon runner will quit after one final run at next month's Hong Kong race, media reports said.

UK Sikh diaspora to protest outside Indian high commission on India’s ‘republic day’ on January 26

London, United Kingdom (January 22, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh diaspora of United Kingdom (UK) was planning to hold a peaceful protest demonstration in front of Indian High Commission in London on 26 January, 2013. It is notable that India observes January 26 as the “republic day”.

Barjinder S. Sangha admitted attack on Kuldip Brar in London before UK Court

London, United Kingdom (January 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Baljinder Singh Sangha, who is facing trial for assaulting and injuring former Indian Army officer Kuldip Brar, has admitted the fact of attack.

Sikh man on trial for protest halting India’s Independence day celebrations at Coventry community centre

Coventry, United Kingdom (January 04, 2012): As per media reports a Sikh man has gone on trial accused of being involved in a protest to halt celebrations of India’s independence at a Coventry community centre.

India’s NIA seek UK aid in investigations against certain NGOs that propagate NeverForget84

New Delhi, India (December 27, 2012): As per a news report by Times of India (TOI) the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has sought the UK's help in its probe against certain social organizations and groups allegedly trying to fund the revival of Sikh militant group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

Kesri Lehar, “The Wave For Justice”, submitted the Peoples’ Petition to UK Prime Minister David Cameron

London, UK (December 10, 2012): A contingent of over 750 Kesri Lehar campaigners  from all over the UK gathered outside the office of the British Prime Minister David Cameron seeking truth, justice, and dignity for all minorities in India.

Kesri Lehar to petition UK Prime Minister on Human rights violation in India

London, United Kingdom (December 08, 2012): On December 10, 2012, the Kesri Lehar (The Wave for Justice) will submit its Human Rights Petition with 118000 signatures to the Prime Minister’s Office to coincide with UN designated Human Rights Day.

Leicester free Sikh school plans are again with the Government

Leicester, United Kingdom (December 04, 2012): A second bid to create a Sikh free school in Leicester is being submitted to the Department for Education. In July, proposals by nine temple leaders across the city were turned down because they were not deemed strong enough.

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