Narendra Modi Led BJP Government in India (2019-2024)

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

India Declares Nagaland As ‘Disturbed Area’, Extends AFSPA to the Land of Nagas

Gen Bipin Rawat Rewarded by Modi Government for Supporting Its’ Divisive Moves: Dal Khalsa

UP Police Registers Case Against 55 Sikhs for Carrying Out Nagar Kirtan

Amit Shah threatening dissenting voices, Army Chief meddling in political matters: SAD (Amritsar) and Dal Khalsa

CAA, NRC May Affect Status of Indian Muslim Minority: Congressional Research Service

Bloody Sunday 2019: PUDR Releases Report on Police Brutality at Jamia Milia Islamia University

Detention Number in UP Exceeds GoI’s Official Figure for Detentions in Kashmir

BJP Minister Says “Tukde Tukde Gang” Wants Civil War As Opposition to CAA Continues

I Do Not Have Much Hope From Indian Supreme Court: Arundhati Roy on CAA and NRC

Sikh Body Knocks At UN Doors Over Developing Crisis in Indian Subcontinent; Says Minorities Are in Danger

Brutal Crackdown On Student Protests Must End: Amnesty India

OP-ED: BJP’s Citizenship Bill Mirrors Nuremberg Laws

Indian Supreme Court Installs Status Quo Against Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s Release

Sikh Youth of Punjab, GNDU Students Stand With Jamia and AMU Students; Oppose CAA & NRC

Strong Protest in California Against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

Dal Khalsa Comes Out in Support of Jamia and AMU Students: Seeks Explanation from Amit Shah on Police Brutality

Police Action Against Students of Muslim Universities: Sikh Youth of Punjab to Hold Demonstration at GNDU

UN Human Rights Office Terms New Citizenship Law in India as ‘Fundamentally Discriminatory’

Accused in Malegaon Blast Case, Pragya Thakur Nominated To Parliamentary Panel on Defence

Getting Sikh Genocide Memorial Removed from US Library Exposes Indian State’s Denial Tactics

Appeal to All Sikh Organizations in Regards to Removal of “1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial” by Indian Govt. in America

Modi-Merkel Meet: German Chancellor Prioritised Profit Over People

Imran Khan Extends Hand of Friendship Towards Sikhs, Where As Modi Holds Animosity Against Sikhs: Dal Khalsa

Sikh Genocide 1984: Injustice Continues – November 1984 to November 2019

India Denies Permission To East Punjab Government Delegation to Visit Pakistan

How to Register Online to Visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) Via Kartarpur Corridor

Final Agreement To Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Signed by India and Pakistan

Much Awaited Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to Open on November 9

Amidst Deadlock on GoI-Naga Talks, Nagaland CM Cancels Leaves; Issues Strict Orders to Cops, Bureaucrats to Stay on Duty

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Narendra Modi Led BJP Government in India (2019-2024)

CAA-NRC: Bahujan Kranti Morcha Calls for Complete Shut Down in India on Jan. 29

January 27, 2020

Bahujan Kranti Morcha (BKM), led by Waman Meshram, has called for a complete shut down in the Indian sub-continent on January 29 to protest against CAA, NRC, NRP and EVM.

Indian Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Controversial CAA; Gives 4 Weeks to GoI to Respond

January 22, 2020

The Supreme Court of India today (Jan 22) refused to stay the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). The court said that it won't stay CAA without hearing the Government of India (GoI)'s response. The court also hinted that it would set up a five-judge Constitution bench to hear the matter.

“No Easy Answers Here”: NITI Ayog VC Rajiv Kumar on Situation of Indian Economy

January 22, 2020

Read excerpts from the speech of NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. He was speaking at the book release of former SEBI Chairman U K Sinha, last Wednesday.

India Is Increasingly Isolated in Global Opinion: Former NSA Shivshankar Menon

January 11, 2020

On January 4, 2020, The Wire uploaded a video of a talk delivered by former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon, where he spoke out in stern disapproval of the Centre’s stance on several issues.

Violence at JNU Planned to Boost Hindu Rashtra: Response of Punjabi Commenters

January 9, 2020

A number of commenters, activists and thinkers held a meeting in Chandigarh on Tuesday (Jan. 7) and condemned brutal attack by masked armed goons on JNU students.

Strike by Trade Unions: Points That You Need To Know

January 8, 2020

The sub-continent wide strike called by trade unions began early today with workers from several sectors joining in the protest.

Innocents no more — Excerpts from Partap Bhanu Mehta’s Writeup on JNU Attack

January 8, 2020

A writeup titled "Innocents no more", penned by academician and thinker Partap Bhanu Mehta has appeared in The Indian Express's January 7, 2020 edition. Sikh Siyasat has extracted some excerpts of the write-up for the under sub-titled for in order to share it with the readers of the Sikh Siyasat News.

Hindu Raksha Dal Claims Responsibility For JNU Attack

January 7, 2020

As per reports in Indian Media, Pinky Chaudhary, president of 'Hindu Raksha Dal' has claimed the responsibility of Sunday's attack on students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Delhi Police FIR Against Injured JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh, 19 Others

January 7, 2020

As per reports emanating from New Delhi, the Delhi police has registered an FIR against Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh and 19 others for allegedly attacking security guards.

Modi Government to Begin Controversial NPR Drive in Bihar From May 15

January 5, 2020

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Modi has reported announced that the ‘National Population Register’ move will be carried out in Bihar from May 15.

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

January 2, 2020

New Indian Army chief M. M. Naravane on Wednesday said that the Indian State's border with China were not settled yet. He said with China, the Indian state has "Line of Actual Control" (LoAC). He hoped that maintaining peace and tranquility along India's border with China will lead to an "eventual solution" to the boundary dispute.

India Declares Nagaland As ‘Disturbed Area’, Extends AFSPA to the Land of Nagas

January 1, 2020

The Government of India (GoI) has declared Nagaland as a disturbed area while extending draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to the region. AFSPA grants 'special powers' to India's armed forces. It also provides for including impunity from legal proceedings for actions done by Indian armed forces.

Gen Bipin Rawat Rewarded by Modi Government for Supporting Its’ Divisive Moves: Dal Khalsa

December 31, 2019

Launching a blistering attack on Narendra Modi led BJP government for using the armed forces to justify their wrong decisions, the Dal Khalsa said the appointment of outgoing army chief Gen Bipin Rawat as first Chief of Defence Staff was much anticipated, taking into account the manner in which the General slammed students hitting the streets in a cold chilling winter to protest against the Citizenship Act (CAA) and NRC.

UP Police Registers Case Against 55 Sikhs for Carrying Out Nagar Kirtan

December 31, 2019

The Uttar Pradesh police have registered a case against 55 Sikhs for carrying out a Nagar Kirtan from Kiratpur Gurdwara Sahib in Pilibhit district of the state ruled by Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). The Nagar Kirtan was being carried out while commemorating the martyrdom of Sahibzadey (sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji).

Amit Shah threatening dissenting voices, Army Chief meddling in political matters: SAD (Amritsar) and Dal Khalsa

December 28, 2019

To pay glowing tributes to Mata Gujri and younger sons (Sahibzade's) of Tenth Sikh Guru- Guru Gobind Singh, the Shriomani Akali Dal (Amritsar) held a conference in which representatives of Dal Khalsa also participated. The speakers eulogized the supreme sacrifices of Sahibzade Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh to uphold the truth, righteousness and principles of religion.

CAA, NRC May Affect Status of Indian Muslim Minority: Congressional Research Service

December 27, 2019

The amended Citizenship law along with a National Register of Citizens (NRC) being planned by the Narendra Modi government “may affect the status” of Muslim minority in India, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has said.

Bloody Sunday 2019: PUDR Releases Report on Police Brutality at Jamia Milia Islamia University

December 27, 2019

The People's Union For Democratic Rights (PUDR) released a report titled "Bloody Sunday 2019: Police Brutalities At Jamia University 13-15 December 2019" on Thursday (Dec. 26).

Detention Number in UP Exceeds GoI’s Official Figure for Detentions in Kashmir

December 27, 2019

The state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) is facing biggest police crackdown since Muzaffar Nagar violence of 2013. The UP police on Thursday (Dec. 26) said that it has arrested 1,113 people while placing another 5,558 in preventive detention. The police said that it has registered 327 cases so far.

BJP Minister Says “Tukde Tukde Gang” Wants Civil War As Opposition to CAA Continues

December 26, 2019

India’s Union Minister Giriraj Singh Thursday (Dec. 26) said Rahul Gandhi, along with the tukde-tukde gang and AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi were trying to divide the country.

I Do Not Have Much Hope From Indian Supreme Court: Arundhati Roy on CAA and NRC

December 26, 2019

Internationally acclaimed author Arundhati Roy has said that she does not have much hope from Indian Supreme Court regarding controversial "Citizenship Amendment Act" (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Sikh Body Knocks At UN Doors Over Developing Crisis in Indian Subcontinent; Says Minorities Are in Danger

December 20, 2019

Blaming the Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under Narendra Modi for its aggressive march against minorities and nationalities, the Dal Khalsa has reached out to the United Nations about the volatile developments that spell an anarchic situation for religious minorities in India.

Brutal Crackdown On Student Protests Must End: Amnesty India

December 18, 2019

In response to the brutal crackdown on student protests across the country who are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Executive Director of Amnesty India, Avinash Kumar said: “Students have the right to protest. Violence against peacefully protesting students cannot under any circumstance be justified.

OP-ED: BJP’s Citizenship Bill Mirrors Nuremberg Laws

December 18, 2019

When Nazi Germany passed the Nuremberg Laws in 1935, they made it illegal for non-Germans to be citizens. Germans to prove that they had Aryan ancestry. India’s Citizenship Amendment Bill mirrors those Nazi laws. Instead of segregating people by genetics, it segregates them by religion. It makes religion the basis for citizenship.

Indian Supreme Court Installs Status Quo Against Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s Release

December 17, 2019

It is learnt that the Indian Supreme Court has installed status quo prohibiting premature release of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. The SCI has passed this order on a petition moved by Maninderjit Singh Bitta.

Sikh Youth of Punjab, GNDU Students Stand With Jamia and AMU Students; Oppose CAA & NRC

December 17, 2019

As the new citizenship law has triggered a subcontinent-wide agitation, the students of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar came out to protest against the violence unleashed by police on their fellow students at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi and Aligarh Muslim University campus.

Strong Protest in California Against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

December 17, 2019

Over 200 people gathered in Northern California on December 15 to protest a controversial new citizenship law in Indian subcontinent which is sending shockwaves across that region.

Dal Khalsa Comes Out in Support of Jamia and AMU Students: Seeks Explanation from Amit Shah on Police Brutality

December 17, 2019

Accusing the Delhi police for unleashing violence on Jamia students, the Dal khalsa extended its support and solidarity with protesters and their cause.

Police Action Against Students of Muslim Universities: Sikh Youth of Punjab to Hold Demonstration at GNDU

December 16, 2019

Criticising police action against students of Jamia Millia Islamia University of New Delhi and Aligarh Muslim University, the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) has announced to hold a demonstration in Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar.

UN Human Rights Office Terms New Citizenship Law in India as ‘Fundamentally Discriminatory’

December 14, 2019

A new law in India which expedites citizenship for certain religious minorities has been criticized by the UN human rights office for being “fundamentally discriminatory in nature”, UN Human Rights office said on Friday (Dec. 13).

Accused in Malegaon Blast Case, Pragya Thakur Nominated To Parliamentary Panel on Defence

November 21, 2019

As per media reports BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur is nominated to a parliamentary consultative committee on defence. Notably, Pragya Thakur is an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case of Maharashtra. She will be part of the 21-member committee headed by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Getting Sikh Genocide Memorial Removed from US Library Exposes Indian State’s Denial Tactics

November 3, 2019

In his famous thesis regarding ‘stages of genocide’ US based scholar Gregory H. Stanton has identified ‘denial’ as last and unending stage of genocide. He says that every genocide is followed by denial. He further points out that denial tactics may be numerous.

Appeal to All Sikh Organizations in Regards to Removal of “1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial” by Indian Govt. in America

November 3, 2019

Norwich ,The City in Connecticut,USA which has always acknowledged the pain of Sikh nation and among one of cities in America which has declared 1984 violence by Indian Govt. as 1984 Sikh Genocide had to make a sad decision in regards to 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial.

Modi-Merkel Meet: German Chancellor Prioritised Profit Over People

November 3, 2019

October 31 was an eventful Halloween in India. German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in New Delhi with an entourage of 12 of Germany’s 16 cabinet ministers.

Imran Khan Extends Hand of Friendship Towards Sikhs, Where As Modi Holds Animosity Against Sikhs: Dal Khalsa

November 2, 2019

A Sikh group named Dal Khalsa has praised Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan for 'extending hand of friendship towards the Sikhs'. The group criticised Imran Khan's Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and alleged that 'Modi holds animosity against Sikhs'.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Injustice Continues – November 1984 to November 2019

November 2, 2019

In more than last three decades, on every anniversary of the 1984 massacre of Sikhs, this author has been reminding [that] how Indian State and judiciary did not bother to punish the perpetrators of this horrendous mass killing of the innocents of the second largest religious minority of [India].

India Denies Permission To East Punjab Government Delegation to Visit Pakistan

October 31, 2019

The Government of India (GoI) has denied political go ahead to the delegation of East Punjab Government for observing 550th Prakash Gurpurb in Pakistan. A release issued by the Government of East Punjab said that GoI's denial doesn't bodes well for the federal structure and is unconstitutional also.

How to Register Online to Visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) Via Kartarpur Corridor

October 25, 2019

Online registration for Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib Yatra (pilgrimage) has begun. Online registration started on October 24 (Thursday) after representatives of governments of India and Pakistan signed the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement at Zero point at Kartarpur Sahib.

Final Agreement To Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Signed by India and Pakistan

October 24, 2019

The representatives of governments of India and Pakistan today singed agreement to operationalise Kartarpur Sahib corridor which will connect Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of West Punjab with Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district of East Punjab.

Much Awaited Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to Open on November 9

October 23, 2019

A corridor linking Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of West Punjab with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district of East Punjab will open on November 9.

Amidst Deadlock on GoI-Naga Talks, Nagaland CM Cancels Leaves; Issues Strict Orders to Cops, Bureaucrats to Stay on Duty

October 23, 2019

In wake of deadlock between Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN - IM) in political settlement talks, the government of Nagaland has reportedly cancelled all leaves of state cops and bureaucrats. Nagaland CM has issued orders to cops and bureaucrats to stay on duty.

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