Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Sikh political prisoners issue: Delay in nominating members of experts committee raises serious questions

Sikh activists block rail traffic at Jalandhar for two hours to protest against Govt’s failure to set free political prisoners

Massive support for Rail Roko protest: Sikh activists block railways tracks at Jalandhar and Hassanpur

Sikh bodies to block railway tracks for 2 hours (12 to 2 pm) on May 31

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: Sikh youth body welcomes Punjab govt’s move; Seeks release of Prof. Bhullar

U.S. Congress Warns India on Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa

CM Badal agrees to jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar; Positive response on Sikh political prisoners issue: Sangharsh Committee

Sacramento rally in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for Sikh political prisoners [Detailed report]

Mass support for vangaar march from Akal Takht to Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh

Bapu Surat Singh’s Struggle: More than 1 lakh pledge support; Vangaar Marches from May 25, 27 & 29; Rail Roko on May 31

Damdami Taksal Ajnala to hold march in support Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle on May 25

Attempt to reinstate Gurmeet Pinki, Dal Khalsa want strict action against DIG

Patrons of Sikh Caucus Request U.S. Congress To Speak For Surat Singh Khalsa

Sikh sangat turns up in large numbers at Hassanpur to support Bapu Surat Singh

Plight of Political Prisoners in India Inspires May 22 Rally at California State Capitol

Texan Sikhs Appeal to Congress to Speak for Maverick Activist on Hunger-Strike in India

Around 250 Sikhs, including women, arrested by Mohali police

Family of Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa to Rally in His Honor at California State Capitol

Dhadrianwale visits Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa; Hunger strike enters 122nd day

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s daughter visits California Congressional Offices

Sikh Jatha courts arrest in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle

Sikh Political Prisoners’ issue: Jatha of 60 to court arrest today in support of Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle

Leaders to court arrest on May 15 protesting against Union as well as state govt for not releasing Sikh political prisoners

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle: FSO (UK) to protest outside Indian Embassy in Birmingham on May 15

Do you have thirty seconds to honor the life of Bapuji Surat Singh Khalsa? OFMI

Panthic conference resolve to strengthen Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle; Sikh Jathas to court arrests from May 15

[Pictorial]: Panthic Conference at village Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa and Sikh political prisoners

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike enters 113th day: Akhand Path Sahib begins at Village Hassanpur

Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle will cause collapse of Badal regime, says SYFB

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Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa shifted to Hassanpur amidst tight security

June 24, 2015

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on hunger strike since January 16 demanding the release of Sikh political prisoners, was discharged from PGI yesterday evening. He had been admitted to DMC Hero Heart institute in Ludhiana earlier this month from where he was shifted to PGI on June 18 after his health condition reportedly deteriorated.

Police gets Bapu Surat Singh shifted to Ludhiana from PGI

June 23, 2015

Fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike for more than 150 days now is reportedly re-shifted to Ludhiana this evening. He was shifted to PGI (Chanidgarh) few days back by the Ludhaina police.

Dal Khalsa team meets Bapu Surat Singh, S. Simran Jeet Singh Mann at PGI

June 23, 2015

Dal Khalsa team comprising Kanwar pal Singh, Satnam Singh, Dr. Manjinder Singh, Ranvir Singh, Nobeljit Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at PGI and inquire about his health and discussed the developments related to release of Sikh political prisoners.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa being transferred to PGI Chandigarh under police guard

June 18, 2015

The Ludhiana police is reported to have got Bapu Surat Singh Khasla discharged from DMC Hero Heart Hospital. He is currently being shifted to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), commonly called PGI Chandigarh under police guard.

Bapu Surat Singh readmitted to DMC Hero Heart Institute few minutes after discharge

June 17, 2015

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa was reportedly discharged by DMC Hero Heart Institute today but he was readmitted to the hospital by Ludhaina police.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike enters 150 days; Supporters took to twitter with #150daysofhunger

June 14, 2015

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's hunger-stike entered 150th day today. He is on indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who are jailed in India beyond the mandatory terms of their sentences.

Irom Sharmila: “Thank you for informing me about Bapu Surat’s hunger-strike”

June 13, 2015

Irom Sharmila, the world's longest hunger-striker and a political prisoner in India, expresses gratitude for learning about the hunger-strike for release of Indian political prisoners by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Khalsa began his hunger-strike on January 16, 2015 and continues it as of June 2015.

U.S. Congresswoman Lofgren Recognises Anti-Sikh Progroms and Sikh Political Prisoners in India

June 6, 2015

In remarks delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 3, the 31st anniversary of a disastrous Indian government assault on the Sikh Golden Temple, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on her colleagues to “honor those killed during the November 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms and massacre” and “honor the struggle of political prisoners in India today, including Mr. Surat Singh Khalsa.”

India Arrests Hunger-Striking U.S. Resident Days After Congress Objected

June 2, 2015

Children of a California man on hunger-strike in India report their father, who has refused to eat for the past four months in demand for release of political prisoners, was arrested on June 1 and forcibly hospitalized in Ludhiana, Punjab despite a May 29 appeal on his behalf by six CA congressional representatives.

[Video] Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa again arrested by police

June 1, 2015

Jagraon police today arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa from his Hassanpur based residence, where he was observing indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners. Sources present at Hassanpur told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that a police party led by SSP Harcharan Singh Brar arrived at Hassanpur at around 7:30 pm and took Bapu Surat Singh Khasla in to custody. He was hospitalized at Civil Hospital Ludiana.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa re-arrested, hospitalised by police

June 1, 2015

Ludhiana rural police today arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa from his Hassanpur based residence, where he was observing indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners. Sources present at Hassanpur told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that a police party led by SSP Harcharan Singh Brar arrived at Hassanpur at around 7:30 pm and took Bapu Surat Singh Khasla in to custody.

Sikh political prisoners issue: Delay in nominating members of experts committee raises serious questions

June 1, 2015

Delay on the part of Sangharsh Committee raises serious questions. Many believe that CM Badal has prepared ground in his defense despite his internal disagreement with struggle aimed at securing release of Sikh political prisoners.

Sikh activists block rail traffic at Jalandhar for two hours to protest against Govt’s failure to set free political prisoners

May 31, 2015

Slamming Central as well as state government for taking the issue of release of political prisoners lightly, the Sikh bodies under the banner of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee today blocked the rail traffic for two hours and vowed to step up its activities in case government won't set free those prisoners who have completed maximum term in prison.

Massive support for Rail Roko protest: Sikh activists block railways tracks at Jalandhar and Hassanpur

May 31, 2015

Various Sikh organizations blocked railway traffic at two different places in Punjab. The protest was aimed at extending support to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for the release of Sikh political prisoners jailed in India beyond their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Sikh bodies to block railway tracks for 2 hours (12 to 2 pm) on May 31

May 30, 2015

In order to give a push to the struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners, the Sikh organizations have announced to block Delhi-Amritsar rail link for two hours on May 31.

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: Sikh youth body welcomes Punjab govt’s move; Seeks release of Prof. Bhullar

May 30, 2015

The Sikh Youth Front (SYF) has welcomed the efforts started by Punjab Government in response to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for the release of political Sikh prisoners. In a written statement, SYF general secretary Papalpreet Singh said that the Punjab Government should secure premature release of political Sikh prisoners who have already served mandatory terms of their life imprisonment.

U.S. Congress Warns India on Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa

May 30, 2015

Six California congressional representatives issued a letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday asking him to take up the cause of Surat Singh Khalsa, a U.S permanent resident on a hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16.

CM Badal agrees to jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar; Positive response on Sikh political prisoners issue: Sangharsh Committee

May 28, 2015

Representatives of various Sikh organizations today met Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. According to a written statement released by Sikh organizations CM Badal has given “positive response” on the issue of Sikh Political prisoners.

Sacramento rally in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for Sikh political prisoners [Detailed report]

May 27, 2015

Sacramento, CA: Genocide against minorities in India was a front-row topic at a Sacramento rally held on Friday in support of a Sikh hunger-striker. Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, an 82-year-old permanent resident of the U.S who lives in Lathrop, CA, has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16 to demand freedom for Sikh […]

Mass support for vangaar march from Akal Takht to Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh

May 26, 2015

Sikh sangat led by Damdami Taksal Ajnala leaders held a “Vangaar March” from Akal Takht Sahib to Hassanpur, Ludhiana in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners. Before taking out the march Sikh sangat held Ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

Bapu Surat Singh’s Struggle: More than 1 lakh pledge support; Vangaar Marches from May 25, 27 & 29; Rail Roko on May 31

May 24, 2015

The Sangharsh Committee has reportedly decided to hold a series of ‘Vangaar marches’, including a march from Akal Takhat Sahib (May 25), Takhat Kesgarh Sahib (May 27) and Takhat Damdama Sahib (May 29). All these marches will conclude at Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's native village Hassanpur in Ludhiana district.

Damdami Taksal Ajnala to hold march in support Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle on May 25

May 22, 2015

Damdami Taksal (Ajnala faction), headed by Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala, has announced to hold a march from Amritsar to Hassanpur (Ludhiana) in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle. Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala has issued an appeal to the Sikh masses to come out openly to support Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who remains on fast unto death seeking release of Sikh political prisoners jailed in India.

Attempt to reinstate Gurmeet Pinki, Dal Khalsa want strict action against DIG

May 22, 2015

Dal Khalsa has urged the Chief Justice of India to restore the federal rights of states to release political prisoners and the fundamental universal right of political prisoners to be released in reasonable time.

Patrons of Sikh Caucus Request U.S. Congress To Speak For Surat Singh Khalsa

May 22, 2015

As patrons of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, and members of the community the caucus represents, we urge the 42 U.S. representatives who belong to the caucus to recognize and represent the interests of the Sikh-American community by acknowledging the democratic protest of Californian Sikh Surat Singh Khalsa, a permanent resident of the United States who is on hunger-strike in Punjab, India to demand release of political prisoners.

Sikh sangat turns up in large numbers at Hassanpur to support Bapu Surat Singh

May 22, 2015

A large scale Panthic Diwaan by Sikh Parcharak Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrian took place at village Hussanpur on Thursday 21 May 2015, where 82-year old Bapu Surat Singh is campaigning for the release of Sikh political prisoners by way of a peaceful indefinite-period hunger strike.

Plight of Political Prisoners in India Inspires May 22 Rally at California State Capitol

May 22, 2015

South Asian diaspora will unite with community organizers and state legislators in California to rally at 3:30pm on May 22 outside the State Capitol Building in honor of Surat Singh Khalsa, a permanent resident of the United States who lives near Stockton, CA but has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16 to demand release of political prisoners.

Texan Sikhs Appeal to Congress to Speak for Maverick Activist on Hunger-Strike in India

May 21, 2015

The cause of a determined Californian on the 123rd day — as of Monday — of a hunger-strike in India for release of political prisoners is galvanizing South Asian diaspora throughout the United States to approach their congressional representatives to ask they speak in honor of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Around 250 Sikhs, including women, arrested by Mohali police

May 20, 2015

More than two hundred Sikh protesters were today arrested by the Mohali police. As per reports, arrested persons include many women.

Family of Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa to Rally in His Honor at California State Capitol

May 19, 2015

Mandeep Kaur Dhillon, one of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s five daughters, will speak at the rally. Dhillon says, “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. I support my father every step of the way. He is a trooper. I have great, great, great respect for him.”

Dhadrianwale visits Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa; Hunger strike enters 122nd day

May 16, 2015

A press release by PD Network says Sikh Parcharak Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale again visited Bapu Surat Singh Ji on May 14 to show support and solidarity for his struggle.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s daughter visits California Congressional Offices

May 15, 2015

A delegation joined Devinderdeep Kaur Sran on Wednesday to appeal to four U.S. congressional representatives to speak in honor of her father, Surat Singh Khalsa, a permanent resident of the United States who lives in California but has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16 in demand for release of political prisoners.

Sikh Jatha courts arrest in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle

May 15, 2015

The Fatehgarh Sahib police today prevented Sikh activists from marching towards Chandigarh based resident of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. The Sikh Jatha was arrested near village Attewali soon after it left Fatehgarh Sahib for Chandigarh.

Sikh Political Prisoners’ issue: Jatha of 60 to court arrest today in support of Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle

May 15, 2015

A Jatha of more than 60 persons is expected to court arrest today at Chandigarh in protest to Punjab government's failure to secure release of Sikh political prisoners, who have completed their jail terms.

Leaders to court arrest on May 15 protesting against Union as well as state govt for not releasing Sikh political prisoners

May 13, 2015

Representatives of hardliner Sikh groups will walk down to residence of chief minister of Punjab for court arrest on May 15 protesting against governments failure to address the lingering issue of release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their jail terms.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle: FSO (UK) to protest outside Indian Embassy in Birmingham on May 15

May 12, 2015

Federation of Sikh Organisation (UK) has announced to hold a protest-demonstration on May 15 in front of office of Consulate General of India in Birmingham. The purpose of demonstration is to show support for fasting Sikh activists Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who is demanding release of Sikh political prisoners, who remain jailed in India even after having completed their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Do you have thirty seconds to honor the life of Bapuji Surat Singh Khalsa? OFMI

May 12, 2015

A permanent resident of the United States, Surat Singh Khalsa has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16, 2015 to demand the release of Indian political prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain imprisoned.

Panthic conference resolve to strengthen Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle; Sikh Jathas to court arrests from May 15

May 10, 2015

Sikh organisations today organised an impressive Panthic conference at village Hassanpur (near Ludahiana) to show their support for fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa is on hunger strike since January 16 demanding permanent release of Sikh political prisoners, who remain jailed in India even after serving minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

[Pictorial]: Panthic Conference at village Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa and Sikh political prisoners

May 10, 2015

Sikh sangat is large numbers today arrived at village Hassanpur (near Ludhaina) to attend the Panthic conference and show support to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Bapu Surat Singh Khasla is on hunger strike since January 16 demanding release of Sikh political prisoners who remain jailed in India even after having completed minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike enters 113th day: Akhand Path Sahib begins at Village Hassanpur

May 8, 2015

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's hunger strike crossed 113 days. The Sikh sangat today started the Akhand Paath of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at village Hassanpur for success of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa struggle.

Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle will cause collapse of Badal regime, says SYFB

May 8, 2015

Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala (Amritsar) President S. Gurjinder Singh said, in a written statement, Bapu Surat Singh Khasla struggle is shaking the roots of Punjab's ruling Badal regime with the passing days.

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