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July 22, 2012

Kesri Lehar updates: India must respect human rights of it’s citizens, says British MP

London, UK (July 21, 2012): John McDonnell, Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington, moved an adjournment debate in the House of Commons last Tuesday, on the issue of ongoing human rights abuses in India. Significant supporter of Kesri Lehar’s campaign – “Wave for Justice” paid tribute to Kesri Lehar, Liberation, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch for their commitments to exposing the Indian Government’s failure to address the human rights abuses effectively.

Sikh organizations gave week’s time to Nayar to clear all ‘false accusations’ in the current edition

Amritsar (June 20, 2012): The Sikh groups took serious view of the derogatory remarks published in the autobiography of veteran journalist Kuldeep Nayar and asked him to clear all false accusations within one weeks time, failing which they would be forced to write to Punjab government seeking ban on his book and also resorting to street protests.

Canada: India’s Foreign Interference – Telling Lies, Spreading Hate

As the month of June has passed, Canadian Sikhs, along with human rights activists and their allies, are recovering from yet another campaign of misinformation by the Indian High Commission and a recent wave of visceral and unfounded attacks.

Peermohammad to Nayar: Tender apology to Sri Akal Takhat Sahib

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 22, 2012): In response to July 19 communication from Kuldip Nayar affirming his apology for hurting the sentiments of Sikh community with comments regarding Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and Shaheed Bhai Amrik Singh, AISSF demanded that Nayar should tender his apology to Giani Gurbachan Singh Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.

Tom Mulcair Responds: Tells India he won’t be bullied; stands firm on 1984 Statement

Canada (June 22, 2012 – Sikh Activist Netowrk): Every June and November, Sikhs in Canada (and globally) are curious to see what Canadian politicians will say about the tragedies of 1984. Will they align themselves with the community and provide support and solidarity with the Sikhs as they come together to remember both the invasion […]

Advocate Phoolka defends Kuldip Nayar – advises Sikhs to close the book controversy

New Delhi, India (July 22, 2012): As per media reports senior Sikh advocate H. S. Phoolka has asked the Sikh organizations to stop protests against veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar for his book Beyond The Lines; An Autobiography while accepting his apology in the spirit of remembering and appreciating his past endeavours for the community.

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