Amritsar: A dramatic incident unfolded outside the “Ghanta Ghar Deorhri,” the entrance to the Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar, when a shot was fired at Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and former president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal faction), on December 4, 2024. Sukhbir Singh Badal, who had arrived […]
Washington, USA: On October 25, 2024, US Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), co-chair of the Sikh American Congressional Caucus, introduced a resolution to formally recognize and commemorate the Sikh Genocide of 1984. California is home to the largest Sikh population in the U.S., with the majority residing in the Central Valley. “Sadly, many Sikhs have been […]
New York: The Sikh Federation International, a coalition body of Sikh Federations based in USA, Canada, UK Australia and Europe, has issued a statement saying, “Resolution of diplomatic tensions with India must address Sikh self-determination”. Full Text of Statement by Sikh Federation International reads as follows: – Resolution of diplomatic tensions with India must address […]
New York, USA: In a written statement, the Sikh Youth of America (SYA) has condemned India’s alleged ongoing violence and transitional repression against Sikhs globally. The organization calls for accountability for Indian officials involved in extrajudicial actions and emphasizes the Sikh community’s right to sovereignty and self-determination. Below is the full statement from Sikh Youth […]
New York, USA: The US Justice Department has unsealed indictment charging an employee of Indian Government and a former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) official Vikas Yadav for attempting to get a US citizen Sikh activist assassinated in US. Though the US authorities have not revealed the name of concerned Sikh activist, but the description […]
Surrey: The BC Gurdwaras Council (BCGC) has called on the Canadian government to take strong action against Indian diplomats involved in violent crimes targeting Sikh activists in Canada. Citing Canadian administration’s recent revelations, the BCGC says that Indian officials have been orchestrating violence and intimidation against those advocating for Khalistan, a sovereign Sikh state, and […]
Washington, USA: In a response to recent revelations of alleged foreign interference and transnational repression by the Indian State targeting the Sikhs, the World Sikh Parliament has publicly commended the Government of Canada for its decisive action against Indian diplomats allegedly involved in criminal activities targeting the Sikh community. Full text of the statement reads […]