A Washington-based lobbyist for the Sikh cause Friday condemned the recent arrests of Sikh leaders, including Daljit Singh Bittu, in Indian Punjab, saying his people will not be deterred by the state repression to fight for their independence.
In an important meeting held here on October 01, 2009 various Sikh political factions come forward jointly at one stage and gave a hint that they may contest upcoming Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee elections under joint banner.
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