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The True Story Of Kanishka Bombing: Special report by Qaumi Awaaz Radio

Australia: Melbourne based Qaumi Awaaz Radio recently aired a special report on Air India flight 182 bombing, commonly called as the Kanishka bombing. The report (in audio), that was recently podcast by Qaumi Awaaz Radio, is being reproduced here for the information of readers of Sikh Siyasat News: Introduction to Podcast: On 23 June 1985, […]

Bibi Sarvarinder Kaur and S. Gurtej Singh IAS clarifies the struggle goals of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Hunger Strike of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing across the different jails of India has completed 72 days. This struggle was commenced by Bapu Surat Singh to ensure the release of those prisoners who have served their life sentences.

Family members, Sikh bodies and intellectuals condemn force-feeding of Bapu Surat Singh

Bapu Surat Singh's daughter Sarvinder Kaur addressed a press conference last evening (Feb. 27) at Chandigarh where she alleged that the Punjab police is threatening them with dire consequences if her father continues with his hunger strike.

Gurtej Singh IAS, Dr. Gurdarshan Singh & Shashi Kant urge Sikhs to vote for Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi

Sikh intellectuals, S. Gurtej Singh and Dr Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon have extended their support to Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi elections.

Tagore’s view of the faith of a Sikh

Some who hold Sirdar Kapur Singh in high esteem, got together to institute a commemorative annual lecture in the Punjabi University, Patiala to revisit his contribution to history, philosophy, theology, politics and literature. Two lectures went very well because the guests were invited in consultation with the Trust. The third one was somewhat tolerable. The one that should have been held last year (2014) was a disaster.

Release of Sikh Prisoners who have completed their sentence – Memorandum by Sikh intellectuals & Activists

Sikh intellectuals including former IAS Gurtej Singh and Sikh historian Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, along with former Akal Takht Jatehdar Bhai Ranjit Singh and Sikh activists Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Harcharanjit Singh Dhami, Sarabjit Singh, Manjit Singh Mohali and Advocate Harshinder Singh, and former Punjab DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant have reportedly sent a memorandum to Indian President urging him to facilitate release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails.

OP-ED: Our activists on feet of clay

Towards the end of May 2014, Sardar Gurpreet Singh, in consultation with others, decided to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib in Amritsar. It was decided to hold a representative meeting of all sections of the Sikh people and to support the quest for an open enquiry by international bodies to probe the events leading to the attack and subsequent atrocities.

Sikh leaders & intellectuals lauded role of political thinker/ ideologue Sirdar Kapur Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (March 02, 2014): Reminiscing the role and contribution of political thinker and ideologue Sirdar Kapur Singh, Sikh seminary and political groups touched upon various facets of the life and times of Sirdar Kapur Singh. The occasion was 105th birth anniversary of the former ICS and Sikh stalwart.

Book of exiled Dal Khalsa leader Bhai Gajinder Singh released in Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (March 02, 2014): In a significant move, religio-political leaders of different shades including head of the Damdami Taksal Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa and SGPC executive member Karnail Singh Panjoli joined pro-Sikh independece leaders to release the book titled ‘Supne ton Sangarsh val’ (From Dream to Struggle) — authored by Dal Khalsa mentor Gajinder Singh, who’s name figured in the list of 20 most wanted persons handed over to Pakistan.

Sikh bodies supported the cause of Bhai Gurbakash Singh, who is on fast unto death

Ajitgarh/ Mohali, Punjabi (November 29, 2013): In a show of solidarity with Bhai Gurbakash Singh, the person who is on fast unto death for last 16 days, the Sikhs bodies today supported his cause and declared that their representative will also sit with him for hunger strike for one day on Dec 2 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh.

Dope test Punjab politicians, MLA/MPs: Shashi Kant; Nasha Virodhi Manch want ECI ban drugs in polls

Chandigarh/ New Delhi (November 20, 2013): It is learnt that a delegation consisting of Gurtej Singh IAS, Retd, Lt. Gen Retd. Kartar Singh Gill, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Ashok Kapur, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Amarbir Singh and Shashi Kant IPS, Retd called on Mr. Alok Shukla, Additional Election Commissioner of India (ECI) in New Delhi, the officer designated by the C.E.C., on November 18th, 2013.

Talkshow discussing Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Sahib shooting released [Watch Qaumi Masle Ep. 06]

In this episode of fortnightly program Qaumi Masle produced by Sikh Siyasat Multimedia a detailed discussion was held regarding terror strike on Sikh Gurudwara Sahib, Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA in which six Sikhs were killed by an armed Gunman named Wade M. Page. Page has been reported to be member of Bands propagating While Supremacist and Neo-Nazi ideology.

Decoding Kuldip Nayar’s recent article opposing Sikh memorial for Saka June 1984 – Talkshow: Qaumi Masle [Ep.4]

Ludhiana, Punjab (July 08, 2012): Sikh Siyasat Multimedia has released latest episode of talk-show “Qaumi Masle” today. This fortnightly talk-show focuses on vital/current issues concerning the Sikh nation. The recent episode released today focused on senior Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar’s recent article – “Endangering Peace of Punjab”. S. Baljeet Singh, presenter of the talk-show said that […]

Opposition to Sikh Memorial: Communal hindutava mindset of Kuldip Nayar gets exposed

Mr. Kuldip Nayar often described as a veteran journalist, recently wrote a highly misleading article in The Tribune, It was used by the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly to articulate the point of view of the permanent cultural majority. The article that follows is in response to it. Immediately reproduced below it in italics, is the original article written by Kuldip Nayar. It will give the reader an idea of the lies being spread even now 28 years after the event when all aspects of the infamous attack are well known.

Recent amendment to Anand Marriage Act – achievement for the Sikhs or fraud with the Sikhs?

Ludhiana, Punjab (May 28, 2012): Whereas, many circles of Sikh diaspora and Badal Dal leaders are busy in hailing the "success" in getting Anand Marriage Act, 1909 amended in the Indian Parliament, Sikh academicians and scholars have taken strong exception to the generalized view in this matter and have termed the recent amendment as a “fraud” with the Sikhs.

The cold-blooded murder of Jaspal Singh

On an earlier occasion, I had written to more than two newspapers of the region protesting against the distortion that has almost become second nature of the Indian Media when it carries news and views pertaining to the Sikhs and the Sikh issues. I am compelled to write again as under to The Tribune, although I am certain that like the two other letters written earlier, this one will also be ignored. The purpose of writing is to hold a mirror to the faces of our great leaders who fondly believe that they are firmly tackling the Sikh problems. If they are not able to speak about the deep-rooted prejudices that lead the state to frequent killing of the Sikhs in cold blood, they ought to evaluate the worth of service that they are rendering. The people must also become aware about their leaders who do not protest against blatant and potent distortions that eventually become the reason for glossing

Bharat in Bhasmasur mode – by Sirdar Gurtej Singh (IAS)

Most of the writings on the events of the bloody decades have been done by journalists feigning ignorance of the political processes. They chose to have no perspective of history or of the spiritual aspirations of a people as independent as they were entitled to be under the prevalent basic law. The journalists substituted the lack of skills and perspective with an ample measure of newly acquired urban snobbery.

Indian Secularism and the Sikhs

Placed here is the main text of the presentation, a summary of which was read at the UN Human Rights Council, through the courtesy of the Interfaith International on June 12, 2008 at Geneva
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