Canberra, Australia: On 7th of November 2024, the Australian Sikh Association organized a significant event today at the Great Hall of the Federal Parliament in Canberra to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh genocide in India. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the historical atrocity and highlighting ongoing concerns regarding foreign […]
As we step into November, our hearts and minds turn to a chapter in history that is both painful and profound, forever imprinted with stories of resilience, unity, and the enduring human spirit. No words can truly capture the events of November 1984. Terms like “violence,” “massacre,” and “genocide” fall short; they cannot hold the […]
In the first week of November 1984 a mob attacked the Gurdwara Sahib in Kotha Guru, Himachal Pradesh. Bhai Dalip Singh, the Granthi of the Gurdwara, displayed extraordinary courage in the face of this assault. As the mob approached, he took the Saroop of Guru Granth Sahib, placed it on his head, and ran into […]
Ottawa, Canada: In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide in India, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, copied to all opposition party leaders, urging the Canadian Parliament to formally recognize the event as a genocide. This call comes amidst recent […]
In this exclusive interview, Journalist Mandeep Singh sits down with Gurjant Singh Bal, a dedicated researcher and author of three influential books on the 1984 Sikh Genocide. Over the past five years, Gurjant Singh has traveled extensively throughout India, meeting eyewitnesses and survivors to uncover the truth behind the tragic events of November 1984. In […]
Sangrur: On October 26, 2024, Sikh Jatha Malwa, in association with Akaal Council Mastuana Sahib, held a remembrance event at Akaal Degree College Library, marking the 40th anniversary of the November 1984 Sikh genocide. Sangat members participated in 40 recitations of the Chaupai Sahib, paying tribute to the memory of those who suffered. During the […]
Washington, USA: On October 25, 2024, US Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), co-chair of the Sikh American Congressional Caucus, introduced a resolution to formally recognize and commemorate the Sikh Genocide of 1984. California is home to the largest Sikh population in the U.S., with the majority residing in the Central Valley. “Sadly, many Sikhs have been […]
This year, 2024, marks 40th anniversary of the November 1984. In this interview, Mandeep Singh talks to Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi discussing various aspects of the events of November 1984.
In June 1984 the Indian state launched armed attack on Sikhs and targeted Sikh Gurdwaras across Punjab and adjoining state. A new book penned by a young Sikh researcher and author has revealed new details about the attack. The book lists 65 Sikh Gurdwaras located in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh that were invaded […]
Jalandhar: Dal Khalsa today sought the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for allowing non-state actors to collude and connive with Delhi police to unleash mayhem and terror on anti-CAA protesters, who have been staging peaceful protests since the last two months all over the Delhi and elsewhere. Strongly condemning the violence and vicious role […]