American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC)

AGPC Condemns Indian Government and Hindu American Foundation’s Misinformation Campaign Against Sikh Americans

AGPC Expresses Solidarity in Newark’s Hindu Temple Vandalism Case

India Has Been Killing People Silently and It’s Time For Justice: SCCEC & AGPC

US Congress Members Write to US Secretary of State About Farmers Unrest in India

Significant Results Achieved with Support of US Sikhs and Gurdwaras: SCCED & AGPC

Wind Storm Caused No Damage to Gumbads of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, Indian Media Mis-Reporting

Punjab Bandh, Statue Issue, PTC, Separate Sikh Identity in US Census, CAA & NRC Discussed in US Sikh body Teleconference

Now Gurdwaras Across US Follows The Suit, ‘Bans’ Entry Of Indian Diplomats

Friends of US Sikh Caucus Thanks White House for Organizing Vaisakhi Celebrations

SGPC backs Jathedars’ move to grant pardon to Dera chief; Taksal, UAD call for meetings

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

Dal Khasla, AGPC object to Penal announced on Nanakshahi Calendar issue

Pak minister says Gurdwaras in Pakistan will continue to follow Original Nanakshahi calendar

US president Barack Obama rightly warned Indian state on religious freedom, say Sikh bodies

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

American Gurdwara Committee to convene Sikh conclave on sovereign authority of Akal Takht

US House passes resolution to commemorate Baisakhi; AGPC hails American Sikh Congressional Caucus

Diaspora Sikh body objects to Election Commission’s ban on conferences at Holla Mohalla and Baisakhi

American Gurdwara Committee want jathedars to take all into confidence before taking decision on Nanakshahi Calender

Disclosure of British involvement in 1984 attack, with refusal to tender apology agitates Sikhs

AGPC appeals Akal Takht for action against LPU over distortion of Sikh history in course book

ASGPC expressed grief on the first anniversary of Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara tragidy

Sikh bodies, ASGPC & AISSF, hailed US President Barak Obama’s election victory

AGPC condemn Sukhbir’s proposal of introducing Casino culture in Punjab

Pakistan PM discusses establishment University named after Guru Nanak

American Sikh Diaspora demands Prof. Bhullar’s unconditional release

American Gurdwara Committee supports Memorial for June 1984 Martyrs

AGPC delegation meets US authorities over the Hondh Massacre issue

The Hondh Massacre is Evidence Of India’s State Sponsored Genocide: AGPC

American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC)

US Sikh Organizations Urge Secretary of State to Deny Entry to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

August 22, 2026

Three US-based Sikh organizations have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to deny entry to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing concerns over religious freedom, minority persecution, and alleged transnational repression.

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

January 22, 2026

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation aimed at addressing discrimination, hate crimes, and violence faced by Sikh Americans, marking a significant step toward formal recognition of anti-Sikh bias at the US national level.

U.S. House Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide, Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee

November 1, 2025

House Resolution 841 (H.Res. 841) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman David G. Valadao (R–CA). The resolution seeks to formally recognize and commemorate the 1984 Sikh Genocide, marking a significant step in international acknowledgment of one of India’s darkest chapters.

AGPC Condemns Indian Government and Hindu American Foundation’s Misinformation Campaign Against Sikh Americans

January 9, 2024

In a recent statement the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has criticized the Indian Government and the Hindu American Foundation for their alleged propaganda campaign targeting the American Sikh community.

AGPC Expresses Solidarity in Newark’s Hindu Temple Vandalism Case

December 25, 2023

The American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (AGPC) is deeply disturbed by the recent act of vandalism at Newark's Hindu Temple. Standing in solidarity with the Hindu community, the AGPC vehemently condemns this crime.

India Has Been Killing People Silently and It’s Time For Justice: SCCEC & AGPC

September 25, 2023

Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) and American Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (AGPC), the apex Sikh organizations in USA thank the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for steadfastly standing with the Sikhs.

US Congress Members Write to US Secretary of State About Farmers Unrest in India

December 31, 2020

With the lobbying efforts of Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC), American Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (AGPC) and American Sikh Caucus Committee (ASCC), seven very influential US Members of Congress wrote a strong letter on December 23 to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing serious concerns on the ongoing farmer’s civil unrest in India.

Significant Results Achieved with Support of US Sikhs and Gurdwaras: SCCED & AGPC

April 23, 2020

The Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) and American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) said a press release that their efforts to get “Vaisakhi” recognized as Khalsa Sirjana Divas has produced ‘excellent results’.

Wind Storm Caused No Damage to Gumbads of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, Indian Media Mis-Reporting

April 19, 2020

Gumbad/Domes of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib are intact and Indian media is running a fake news that these have fallen after wind storm.

Punjab Bandh, Statue Issue, PTC, Separate Sikh Identity in US Census, CAA & NRC Discussed in US Sikh body Teleconference

January 20, 2020

A joint emergency teleconference was held last night of Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) and American Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (AGPC) members to discuss the current emergent issues concerning the Sikh Panth.

Now Gurdwaras Across US Follows The Suit, ‘Bans’ Entry Of Indian Diplomats

January 8, 2018

The initial chain reaction started by the Sikhs up in the north (Canada) going through United Kingdom has now reached the US. Following the suit started by their

Friends of US Sikh Caucus Thanks White House for Organizing Vaisakhi Celebrations

April 15, 2016

The Friends of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus today thanked United States Federal Administration for organizing the Vaisakhi Celebrations at the White House.

SGPC backs Jathedars’ move to grant pardon to Dera chief; Taksal, UAD call for meetings

September 26, 2015

Five Singh Sahibs' decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa Gurmeet Ram Rahim has sparked strong criticism from various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

March 17, 2015

Jalandhar, Punjab: Sikh organizations across the globe stands divided on the issue of amendments to the Nanakshahi Calendar. Whereas the SGPC has reportedly reverted back to Bikrami Calendar (a lunar calendar) this year, various Sikh organizations, majority of which comprises Sikh diaspora bodies, have taken a stand in favor of 'original' Nanakshahi calendar (a solar calendar).

Dal Khasla, AGPC object to Penal announced on Nanakshahi Calendar issue

March 10, 2015

Sikh bodies- Dal Khalsa and American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (AGPC) have raised objections against penal announced by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, on Nanakshahi Calendar issue. Terming it as "one-sided" move Dal Khalsa chief spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said that the committee seems to have been formed with the sole motive reimposing 'Bikrami Calendar'.

Pak minister says Gurdwaras in Pakistan will continue to follow Original Nanakshahi calendar

February 19, 2015

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Pir Mohammad Amin-ul-Hasnat Shah has said they would continue to follow the original Nanakshahi calendar of the Sikhs in Pakistan.

US president Barack Obama rightly warned Indian state on religious freedom, say Sikh bodies

February 4, 2015

The American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) welcomed US President Barack Obama’s statement on Article 25 of the Indian Constitution that gave freedom of faith and right to propagate one’s religion.

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

November 23, 2014

New York: Following confusion over date of Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Sikh Guru, the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has once again raised the demand of implementing the original Nanakshahi Calendar which was adopted by SGPC in 2003.

American Gurdwara Committee to convene Sikh conclave on sovereign authority of Akal Takht

July 18, 2014

New York, USA (July 18, 2014): American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has declared to organize a world Sikh conclave in United States of America (USA), India and other countries to discuss sovereign authority of the Akal Takht Sahib.

US House passes resolution to commemorate Baisakhi; AGPC hails American Sikh Congressional Caucus

April 12, 2014

American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has extended thanks to the American Sikh Congressional Caucus as the United States’ House of Representatives passed a special resolution to commemorate the festival of Baisakhi.

Diaspora Sikh body objects to Election Commission’s ban on conferences at Holla Mohalla and Baisakhi

March 19, 2014

New York, US (March 19, 2014): American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) on Wednesday (march 19) termed Election Commission of India’s move to prevent political conferences during Hola Mohalla and Baisakhi in Punjab as “anti-Sikh”. As per certain media reports the AGPC said that as per Sikh traditions of Miri-Piri, such conferences are held to put […]

American Gurdwara Committee want jathedars to take all into confidence before taking decision on Nanakshahi Calender

February 5, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (February 05, 2014): It is learnt that the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has expressed serious concern over proposed changes in the Nanakshahi Calender.

Disclosure of British involvement in 1984 attack, with refusal to tender apology agitates Sikhs

February 5, 2014

Amritsar/ Jalandhar (February 05, 2014): Sikhs across the globe are agitated following the UK government's admission on February 04 that it advised the India in 1984 on carrying out the armed attack on Darbar Sahib. Various Sikh bodies and jathedar of the Akal Takht have sought unconditional apology from the UK government.

AGPC appeals Akal Takht for action against LPU over distortion of Sikh history in course book

September 8, 2013

California, United States (September 08, 2013): American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has sought strict action against Lovely Professional University (LPU) for prescribing a history book with distorted verisons of the Sikh history the students of MA-History.

ASGPC expressed grief on the first anniversary of Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara tragidy

August 3, 2013

Wisconsin, United States (August 03, 2013): As per media reports, in wake of the first anniversary of Gurdwara Oak Creek (Wisconsin) tragedy, the American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) expressed grief with the victim families. It is notable that in August 2012 a Neo-Nazi and white supremacist had opened gun-fire in Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in which six people were killed.

Sikh bodies, ASGPC & AISSF, hailed US President Barak Obama’s election victory

November 7, 2012

Ludhiana/Punjab (November 07, 2012): As the Barack Hussein Obama has been elected as President of the United States for the second time, many Sikhs circles have hailed his victory and sent Obama congratulatory messages. It is learnt that American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) and All India Sikh Students Federation have sent the congratulatory messages to US President.

AGPC condemn Sukhbir’s proposal of introducing Casino culture in Punjab

August 4, 2012

Ludhiana (August 04,2012): Next to Hukka Bars in Punjab, the Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Badal has another proposal for the state - casinos. Allegedly aiming to boost tourist footfall, Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Badal is said to have ordered the state's infrastructure development agency, Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB), to set up a Las Vegas strip-like casino at Mattewara village on the banks of river Satluj near Ludhiana.

Pakistan PM discusses establishment University named after Guru Nanak

November 16, 2011

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is reported to have discussed the establishment of a university named after Guru Nanak. This move is considered to be meant to empower minorities in the country. The idea was discussed in a meeting between the prime minister and the Sikh pilgrims in Lahore. “Prominent at the gathering was […]

American Sikh Diaspora demands Prof. Bhullar’s unconditional release

June 14, 2011

Sacramento (June 14, 2011): An American Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (AGPC) delegation met with Congresswoman Doris Matsui on Thursday at the West Sacramento Sikh Gurdwara to ask that she do everything possible to secure Davinderpal Singh Bhullar’s unconditional release.

American Gurdwara Committee supports Memorial for June 1984 Martyrs

May 18, 2011

San Francisco, USA (18 May 2011): American Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (AGPC) has supported the Panthic bodies that served an ultimatum to Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs in Amritsar to set up martyrs memorial in the Darbar Sahib complex and open 'Martyrs Gallery' at Akal Takht for the public.

AGPC delegation meets US authorities over the Hondh Massacre issue

March 9, 2011

A high level delegation of American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) met US State Department officials and discussed with them the human rights issue of killing of Sikhs at Village Hondh Chillar in Rewari District of Haryana in November 1984. Other issues relating to minorities living in South Asia were also discussed in the meeting held on Tuesday evening.

The Hondh Massacre is Evidence Of India’s State Sponsored Genocide: AGPC

March 1, 2011

San Francisco, USA (March 01, 2011): The newly discovered ruins of the small Sikh village of Hondh-Chillar in northern India serve as a mass grave after state sponsored Hindu nationalists destroyed it in November 1984.