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Sikh Federation (UK) has called on the UK government to grant Diplomatic Protection to Jagtar Singh Johal, arguing that the move would elevate his case to a formal state-to-state legal dispute with India.
Sikh representatives raised Sikh self-determination, political rights, decolonisation and the right of return during the 81st UN General Assembly.
Misl Satluj President Ajaypal Singh Brar has appealed to Punjabis to participate in large numbers in the Bandi Singh Release March on October 2, beginning at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and concluding at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called for constructive, fact-based dialogue on the Surrey Saroops matter, stressing Satkaar, Sikh Maryada, accountability, mutual respect and Panthic unity.
Sikh Federation (UK) has warned the British Government that Anti-Sikh hate crimes are being hidden within broader racial and religious hate-crime statistics. Speaking at a Labour Party Conference fringe meeting in Liverpool, Kuldeep Singh called for accurate victim data, improved police recording and stronger action against Anti-Sikh hate crimes.
Dal Khalsa has urged US Ambassador Sergio Gor to support the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, restoration of trade through Attari-Wagah and measures to address transnational repression and hate crimes targeting Sikhs.
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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is sounding the alarm over India's continued use of the UAPA anti-terror law to target and detain religious minorities. While welcoming the recent bail of British-Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, the USCIRF is urging the U.S. State Department to advocate for other detained activists like Umar Khalid and has renewed its recommendation to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
Three Sikh organizations in Canada have written to Sri Akal Takht Sahib seeking immediate intervention over concerns regarding the transportation, care and respectful handling of 225 sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Politics
Punjab Sanjhivalta Dal has released the first part of its agenda document, outlining key issues related to Punjab and seeking public suggestions before preparing its final policy document.
As preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections begin, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De has fielded Satwant Singh from Bassi Pathana. With Bibi Amrit Kaur already contesting as an independent, the constituency is set for a high-stakes face-off between the families of two Sikh martyrs.
Dr. Sikandar Singh accused the BJP of promoting division in Punjab through its reservation promise, saying such politics goes against the Sikh Gurus' teachings of equality and unity.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) has released its first list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. The names were approved during a meeting of the party's Parliamentary Board.
Two men from Haryana have been arrested by the Gurugram Police for allegedly attempting to fabricate digital forensic reports regarding a controversial video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to the FIR filed by a digital forensics expert, individuals claiming to be senior Punjab officials offered substantial bribes to tailor the report's conclusion.
Punjab Sanjhivalta Dal has released the first part of its agenda document, outlining key issues related to Punjab and seeking public suggestions before preparing its final policy document.
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