Birmingham/Smethwick (15 May, 2010 - Ranjit Singh Srai): As per a UK Times report dated 13 May, 2010 an array of Sikh organisations has, while marking key historical anniversaries relating to Sikh sovereign rule on Sunday 9th May 2010, delivered an uncompromising message to India reaffirming their commitment to once again liberate the Sikh homeland, and to maintain friendly relations with China and Pakistan in order to protect the territory in the event of war in South Asia.