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US Congress Urges Barack Obama To Visit Sikh Gurdwara Before End of Term

Complaint against US President Obama in UP court for ‘defaming’ India on ‘religious intolrance’ issue

Inequality, intolerance and injustice against minorities is (India’s) state policy: Dal Khalsa on Obama’s statement

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

US Sikh body welcomes Barack Obama’s religious tolerance remarks during tour to Indian subcontinent

Obama Affirms Indian Constitution’s Article 25 Over Objections of South Asian Americans

US based EcoSikh appeals for US-India Climate deal during Barack Obama’s Visit

Amnesty want Indian Govt. to raise Bhopal gas issue with US president Barack Obama

USA: South Asian minorities protest against Ami Bera’s plans to visit India with Barack Obama

US tells India for a no-fly zone over Rajpath during Barack Obama’s visit

White House petition want Obama to ask Modi- “Why Sikhs are labeled as Hindus under Indian Constitution”

Obama Phoned Pakistani Prime Minister after announcing India’s trip

US President Obama to attend India’s republic day as ‘Chief Guest’ in 2015

US President Barack Obama greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb

Copy of Letter to US President Barack Obama by Sikh Coalition, Human Rights Watch and Ensaaf regarding 1984 Sikh Massacres

Sikh Coalition, Ensaaf and Human Rights Watch write to Obama seeking Justice for 1984 Anti-Sikh Massacres

Eleven Congresspersons urge Obama to discuss protection of religious minorities in India with Narendra Modi

India: Thousands call for justice for Afghan civilians killed in US operations, Amnesty Intl. India

USA: Anti-Modi petition crosses 100K mark, ‘Sikhs For Justice’ to picket White House, if Obama govt. hosts Modi

Obama Govt. faces US court wrath over immunity to former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

US troops not to fight in Iraq this time: US President Barack Obama

New White House Initiative Brings Hope to Disadvantaged Youth

Sikh groups call on Obama to reinstate IRS agent fired for wearing Article of Faith

Statement by the U.S. President Barack Obama on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) welcome President Obama’s greetings on Gurpurb

Despite its resolve, Obama govt fails to stop hate crimes against Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

Right group urge Obama to raise 1984 Sikh genocide issue; Sikhs to converge before White House on September 27

SCORE joins Obama urging US Lawmakers to pass laws to curb gun violence in America

US President Barack Obama’s statement on Parkash Gurpurb

While attending to gigantic issues confronting US, President Obama will look beyond US shores: Dal Khalsa hopes

United Sikhs congratulate US President Barack Obama on his 2nd victory

SCORE & US Sikhs elated at Barack Obama’s re-election

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

Barack Obama

US Congress Urges Barack Obama To Visit Sikh Gurdwara Before End of Term

October 5, 2016

In a bipartisan letter to the White House, members of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus are urging President Obama to visit a Sikh Gurdwara before the end of his presidency.

Complaint against US President Obama in UP court for ‘defaming’ India on ‘religious intolrance’ issue

February 11, 2015

A complaint has reportedly been filed in a local court against US President Barack Obama for allegedly “tarnishing India’s secular image” in his statements.

Inequality, intolerance and injustice against minorities is (India’s) state policy: Dal Khalsa on Obama’s statement

February 6, 2015

Dal Khalsa has echoed the statement of US president Barack Obama that the "acts of intolerance" experienced by religious faiths of all types in India in the past few years would have shocked Mahatma Gandhi.

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.

US Sikh body welcomes Barack Obama’s religious tolerance remarks during tour to Indian subcontinent

January 30, 2015

A US-based human rights and advocacy group called Sikhs for Justice has reportedly welcomed US President Barack Obama’s recent remarks in which he asked Indian State to promote religious and racial tolerance.

Obama Affirms Indian Constitution’s Article 25 Over Objections of South Asian Americans

January 28, 2015

In his final hours in India, U.S. President Barack Obama called the country a “partner,” saying India should not be “splintered along the lines of religious faith.”

US based EcoSikh appeals for US-India Climate deal during Barack Obama’s Visit

January 25, 2015

EcoSikh, a Washington based group, is appealing to President Obama to reach a deal on climate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would set goals for reducing carbon emissions by a certain percentage over time.

Amnesty want Indian Govt. to raise Bhopal gas issue with US president Barack Obama

January 23, 2015

Ahead of the keenly-watched India visit of Barack Obama, International Human Rights group Amnesty International yesterday (on Jan. 22) asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of Bhopal gas tragedy during his meeting with the US President in India.

USA: South Asian minorities protest against Ami Bera’s plans to visit India with Barack Obama

January 21, 2015

Just two weeks after being sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives for a sophomore term, U.S. Congressman Ami Bera announced plans to travel to India with President Obama to meet controversial Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in spite of a contentious reelection campaign focused on Bera’s dismissal of human rights issues in India and intimacy with the genocide-accused premier.

US tells India for a no-fly zone over Rajpath during Barack Obama’s visit

January 18, 2015

Media reports says that US President Barack Obama's security teams has suggested Indian government to impose no-fly zone over Rajpath on the January 26 in wake of Obama's visit to New Delhi. Indian government has reportedly "rejected" the suggestion.

White House petition want Obama to ask Modi- “Why Sikhs are labeled as Hindus under Indian Constitution”

December 2, 2014

A recently launched ‘White House petition’ urges Barack Obama to question Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that why Indian Constitution labels Sikhs as ‘Hindus’ during his visit to India to attend India’s republic day.

Obama Phoned Pakistani Prime Minister after announcing India’s trip

November 22, 2014

Islamabad/ New Delhi: Hours after the White House publicly confirmed that President Obama will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day, the US president phoned Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to tell him that Washington values its ties with Islamabad.

US President Obama to attend India’s republic day as ‘Chief Guest’ in 2015

November 22, 2014

New Delhi, India: US President Barack Obama has reportedly accepted invitation by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be ‘Chief Guest’ on India’s ‘republic day’ on 26 Januar 2015. Media reports says that Obama would be the first US President to attend India’s republic day celebration as ‘Chief Guest’.

US President Barack Obama greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb

November 7, 2014

Washington, USA: President Barack Obama has congratulated the Sikhs in United States of America and throughout the world on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of Sikh religion. President Obama stated, “I want to congratulate our Sikh friends in the United States and around the world on the anniversary of the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji."

Copy of Letter to US President Barack Obama by Sikh Coalition, Human Rights Watch and Ensaaf regarding 1984 Sikh Massacres

November 4, 2014

Washington, DC: The Sikh Coalition, in partnership with Ensaaf and Human Rights Watch, sent a letter to US President Barack Obama, on Nov. 03 (2014), urging him to support justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh massacres, which claimed the lives of thousands of Sikhs throughout India 30 years ago.

Sikh Coalition, Ensaaf and Human Rights Watch write to Obama seeking Justice for 1984 Anti-Sikh Massacres

November 4, 2014

Eleven Congresspersons urge Obama to discuss protection of religious minorities in India with Narendra Modi

September 28, 2014

Washington DC: Eleven Congresspersons have reportedly written a joint letter, urging US President Barack Obama to discuss protection of religious minorities with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India: Thousands call for justice for Afghan civilians killed in US operations, Amnesty Intl. India

September 25, 2014

New Delhi, India: An Amnesty International India press release says nearly 20,000 people in India have supported it's campaign urging US President Barack Obama to ensure accountability for serious human rights violations and apparent war crimes in Afghanistan by US forces.

USA: Anti-Modi petition crosses 100K mark, ‘Sikhs For Justice’ to picket White House, if Obama govt. hosts Modi

August 13, 2014

A petition calling on Barrack Obama President of Untied States of America to cancel the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the USA surpassed the 100, 000 mark which means the White House is required to issue an official response.

Obama Govt. faces US court wrath over immunity to former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

June 27, 2014

According to media reports Barack Obama government in US faced the wrath of a court in the country. A US court has asked the US government to respond by July 10 to a Sikh group's challenge to "suggestion of immunity" to former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh in a human rights violation case.

US troops not to fight in Iraq this time: US President Barack Obama

June 20, 2014

United States of America (USA) President Barack Obama reportedly said on Thursday (June 19) that the US would send up to 300 military advisers to support Iraqi forces confronting insurgents and was prepared to take targeted military action if necessary.

New White House Initiative Brings Hope to Disadvantaged Youth

March 15, 2014

Washington DC, USA (March 15, 2014): On February 28th, 2014, President Obama unveiled his, “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative, which focuses on helping every disadvantaged youth find opportunities. Boys, and young, men of color, who are willing to work hard, will now have a new pipeline for mentor-ship, support networks, and skills.

Sikh groups call on Obama to reinstate IRS agent fired for wearing Article of Faith

February 2, 2014

Washington, DC (February 02, 2014): According to information shared by United Sikhs, a US based NGO, [o]n January 28, 2014 letters were sent to President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder by twelve major American Sikh advocacy organizations, including United Sikhs, calling on the Obama Administration to immediately reinstate Kawaljeet Tagore, a Sikh IRS Agent based out of Houston, TX fired in July, 2006 for wearing a kirpan, a Sikh religious article of faith.

Statement by the U.S. President Barack Obama on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

November 16, 2013

I want to extend my best wishes to all our Sikh friends, across the United States and around the world, who this weekend are observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. - U.S. President.

Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) welcome President Obama’s greetings on Gurpurb

November 16, 2013

Washington, US (November 15, 2013): Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) has welcomed President Obama's greetings to the Sikh community on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

Despite its resolve, Obama govt fails to stop hate crimes against Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

September 24, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News, the Dal Khalsa has expressed its anguish over the assault on Sikh professor Dr Prabhjot Singh at the Columbia University, terming the incident as alarming and continuation of hate crime against Sikhs since 9/11.

Right group urge Obama to raise 1984 Sikh genocide issue; Sikhs to converge before White House on September 27

September 21, 2013

New York, USA (September 20, 2013): Ahead of September 27 meeting between President Obama and PM Singh, Sikh rights groups have written to US President urging him to question PM Singh regarding continuous impunity extended by his government to Congress Party leaders who were involved in genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984.

SCORE joins Obama urging US Lawmakers to pass laws to curb gun violence in America

March 29, 2013

Washington, United States (March 29, 2013): According to a recent press release by Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) the members of the Sikh community joined US President Obama while he urged congress to pass laws curbing gun violence in America on Thursday at the White House.

US President Barack Obama’s statement on Parkash Gurpurb

November 29, 2012

I send my best wishes to all those here in America and around the world who are observing the anniversary of birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. As always, this is a time to celebrate the principles of equality, respect, service and interfaith cooperation that are the core of the Sikh faith, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions that Sikh Americans make to our country every day.

While attending to gigantic issues confronting US, President Obama will look beyond US shores: Dal Khalsa hopes

November 9, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (November 09, 2012): Extending its warmest greetings to Barack Obama, his family and fellow Americans on his outstanding victory, the Dal Khalsa has pinned hopes that while attending to the gigantic issues confronting the US, the President will also focus with renewed vigor on peace and dignity of all peoples around the globe.

United Sikhs congratulate US President Barack Obama on his 2nd victory

November 8, 2012

Ludhiana (November 8, 2012): United Sikhs, a US based NGO and humanitarian aid organization, has offered congratulations to US President Barack Obama and the new members of Congress on their election victories on November 6, 2012.

SCORE & US Sikhs elated at Barack Obama’s re-election

November 8, 2012

Washington, November 8, 2012: Sikhs across the United States have expressed their elation at President Barack Obama’s re-election. Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), said, “We are pleased with the results of these hard fought elections. This is especially great for the Sikhs because Obama has demonstrated in the last four years that he has deep respect for the Sikh faith.

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.