Sikh Organizations

Punjab police SIT gives ‘clean chit’ to Noormehal Dera followers in Jodhpur incident

Akal Takhat Jathedar makes plea for “peacefully” observing 30th anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984

Seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, Sikh sangat take out march from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib

Amb Sahib Morcha – No Punjab Bandh call so far; Sikh leaders appeal Sikh Sangat not to believe in rumours

Another Sikh – Damandeep Singh sits on fast unto death at Amb Sahib in absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Badal Government stifles voice of Sikhs – police prevents march from Akal Takht Sahib

Seeking release of Sikhs from Indian jails – 16 days of fast unto death: Governments fail to take notice

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

Sikh Nation honoured kin of Indira Gandhi’s assassins at Akal Takht

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Akal Takht; Kin honored by Jathedar, Sikh bodies

Observing anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984: Dal Khalsa, Panch Pardhani to hold ‘Justice and Freedom’ march on Nov 1

Khalsa March in the memory of Sikh martyrs Bhai Sukha-Jinda to be held today

Sikh bodies gave ultimatum to Punjab govt. to withdraw case and release Sikh Kathavachak

Sikh Martyr Bhai Dilawar Singh remembered on martyrdom day at Akal Takht Sahib

Indian home minister’s Sikh militancy remarks draws flak

Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984

Petition, with more than 8.1 million signatures, opposing execution of Prof. Bhullar handed over to President of India

India: Stop the arbitrary execution of Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar; Overseas Sikh & Human Rights bodies form coalition

Sikh bodies call emergency meeting at Jalandhar on April 14 in wake go ahead to Prof. Bhullar’s execution

India using death penalty as a tool of political control; ADPP want release of Sikh political prisoner Prof Bhullar

UK Sikh representatives to meet deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

Over 1550 Sikh Institutions across world celebrate March 14 as Sikh Environment Day

Sikh Genocide 1984 – Sikh bodies want United Nations to intervene for the sake of justice

Swaraj Radio to host panel discussion on Sikh genocide 1984 on Nov. 1

Thousands gathered at village Waraich to attend Ardas Samagam; Dera Radha Swami Beas controversy

Radha Swami Dera Beas Issue: Panthic bodies to hold Ardas at village Waraich Gurudwara on September 02

Panthic bodies declare to hold Ardaas at Village Waraich Gurudwara Sahib on Sept. 2

Clean chit to Radha Swami Dera Beas – four other Jathedars endorse Giani Gurbachan Singh’s decision

Sikh organizations & personalities express deep grief over terror strike on Sikhs in USA

Nayar’s autobiography: KAC call joint meeting of Sikh Organizations

Poster narrating a decade long journey to raise the memorial released

Detention of Sikh leaders: Bhai Daljit Singh and other released from Ludhiana Jail; others still behind the bars

Punjab: Political dissent put in prison – Sikh leaders arrested on mass scale

Punjab Bandh: Clashs at Arya Samaj Patiala; five injured, situation tense

Bhai Rajoana’s hanging: Punjab bandh on 28 March

Bhai Dilawar Singh National martyr and Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana Living martyr: Akal Takhat; Sikh bodies declare extensive protest plan

UNHRC’s decision in France turban case widely applauded world-over

Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing?

British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar

Sikh bodies to stage dharma for land of Gurudwara Gian Godri

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Sikh Organizations

Punjab police SIT gives ‘clean chit’ to Noormehal Dera followers in Jodhpur incident

December 17, 2014

Punjab Police’s special investigation team has granted ‘clean chit’ to the followers of controversial Noormehal Dera called Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) in a case related to act of arson in a Jodhpur Gurdwara Sahib and burning a saroops of Guru Granth Sahib. The incident had taken place on December 01.

Akal Takhat Jathedar makes plea for “peacefully” observing 30th anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984

June 2, 2014

In an appeal made on the name of Sikh Panth from Akal Takhat, Jathedar of the Takhat Giyani Gurbachan Singh Khalsa has urged Sikh Panth not to make political allegations on June 6 when the Sikh Panth will be observing 30th anniversary of attack on Akal Takhat at Amritsar.

Seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, Sikh sangat take out march from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib

December 16, 2013

Fatehgarh Sahib/ Punjab (December 16, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh sangat led by Bhai Amarjit Singh Kanakwal (Damdami Taksal), Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj (Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Sukhwinder Singh (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha, Haryana) started a Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha from Takht Damdama Sahib at around 12 noon today

Amb Sahib Morcha – No Punjab Bandh call so far; Sikh leaders appeal Sikh Sangat not to believe in rumours

December 6, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): It has come to the notice of the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that the social media, especially the facebook, is becoming a hub for rumours related to Amb Sahib morcha initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails in India despite completing the terms of their sentences.

Another Sikh – Damandeep Singh sits on fast unto death at Amb Sahib in absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 6, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), a young Sikh Bhai Damandeep Singh of Ludhiana has started fast unto death in the absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who was arrested in an abduction like arrest carried in a mid-night operation by the Punjab police on the intervening night of December 05 and 06.

Badal Government stifles voice of Sikhs – police prevents march from Akal Takht Sahib

December 4, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 04, 2013): Punjab government led by Shriomani Akali Dal Badal, also called Badal Dal seems to have decided to stifle the concerns of Sikhs who have taken up the cause of Sikh prisoners who were not being released even after completing the terms of their sentences, as the Punjab police forcibly prevented the Bandi Singhs Rihai March outside Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Seeking release of Sikhs from Indian jails – 16 days of fast unto death: Governments fail to take notice

November 29, 2013

Ajitgarh, Punjab (November 29, 2013): Bhai Gurbax Singh’s hunger strike has completed 16 days, while there is no response from the concerned governments so far as the matter of release of those Sikh prisoners is concerned, who have already completed the terms of their sentences.

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

November 29, 2013

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.

Sikh Nation honoured kin of Indira Gandhi’s assassins at Akal Takht

October 31, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31, 2013): The SGPC along with Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardani today observed the martyrdom day of Bhai Beant Singh, who assassinated late Indira Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India 29 years ago on this day.

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Akal Takht; Kin honored by Jathedar, Sikh bodies

October 31, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31, 2013): An annual function was held this morning at Akal Takht Sahib to mark the 29th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Beant Singh who had laid his life while punishing Indira Gandhi for ordering attack on holiest Sikh shrine – Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Observing anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984: Dal Khalsa, Panch Pardhani to hold ‘Justice and Freedom’ march on Nov 1

October 20, 2013

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (October 20, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) will organize a ‘Justice and Freedom’ March in Jalandhar on November 1 to mark the 29th anniversary of November 1984 Sikh Genocide in India.

Khalsa March in the memory of Sikh martyrs Bhai Sukha-Jinda to be held today

October 9, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 09, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) various Sikh organizations and the Sikh sangat shall be joining a Khalsa March to be held in the memory of Sikh martyrs Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha.

Sikh bodies gave ultimatum to Punjab govt. to withdraw case and release Sikh Kathavachak

September 5, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (September 05, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh organizations held an urgent meeting at Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Baba Farid Nagar, Bathinda on September 04, 2013 in wake of registration of a case under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against a Sikh Kathavachak Bhai Kuldip Singh Sakht.

Sikh Martyr Bhai Dilawar Singh remembered on martyrdom day at Akal Takht Sahib

August 31, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2013): Commemorating the 18th death anniversary of Bhai Dilawar Singh an assassin of late Chief Minister of Punjab, the Sikh groups fired a salvo against the Central government for its proposed move to release the postal stamp in memory of late Congress leader Beant Singh.

Indian home minister’s Sikh militancy remarks draws flak

June 7, 2013

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (June 07, 2013): Indian Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's remarks that Pakistan's ISI was fanning Sikh militancy in India has drawn intense criticism from various Sikh organizations. It is learnt that various Sikh bodies have slammed the India's home minister for making such a statement and for resorting to rhetoric to create a fabricated adverse impression against Sikh political activists.

Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984

June 6, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (June 06, 2013): Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984 at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib on today. The Shiormani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) organized a function to mark the day, called Ghallughara Dihara (holocaust day).

Petition, with more than 8.1 million signatures, opposing execution of Prof. Bhullar handed over to President of India

April 20, 2013

New Delhi, India (April 20, 2013): It is learnt that the Insaaf March representing the voice of more than 8.1 million people concluded at Delhi on April 19, 2013.

India: Stop the arbitrary execution of Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar; Overseas Sikh & Human Rights bodies form coalition

April 20, 2013

Pleasanton, California (April 20, 2013): On April 15 and 16, 2013, a coalition of U.S.-based organizations wrote to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, urging them to call on the Government of India to halt the imminent execution of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

Sikh bodies call emergency meeting at Jalandhar on April 14 in wake go ahead to Prof. Bhullar’s execution

April 12, 2013

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 12, 2013): In wake of imminent threat of execution of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar by Indian state, the Sikh organizations of Punjab have called an urgent meeting on April 14, 2013.

India using death penalty as a tool of political control; ADPP want release of Sikh political prisoner Prof Bhullar

March 31, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (March 30, 2013): On March 30, 2013 – Sikhs in large numbers took part in a march and demonstration to seek release of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is facing death penalty in India. The march and demonstration was organized by Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) in Bathinda region of Punjab.

UK Sikh representatives to meet deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

March 26, 2013

London, United Kingdom (March 26, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Federation (UK) has organised and is leading a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg later on March 26, 2013 in the Cabinet Office.

Over 1550 Sikh Institutions across world celebrate March 14 as Sikh Environment Day

March 15, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (March 14, 2013): Tens of thousands of Sikhs across the world celebrated the Sikh Environment Day today. EcoSikh, a Washington based organization, had received confirmation from 1,550 Sikh Gurdwaras, organizations and institutions from India and abroad in response to their appeal to celebrate March 14, 2013 as Sikh Environment Day for the third consecutive year.

Sikh Genocide 1984 – Sikh bodies want United Nations to intervene for the sake of justice

November 4, 2012

Jalandhar/Punjab (November 03, 2012): Slamming Indian system for failing to prosecute high and mighty perpetrators of Nov 84 carnage, the Dal Khalsa has called upon the UN to intervene for the sake of justice.

Swaraj Radio to host panel discussion on Sikh genocide 1984 on Nov. 1

October 31, 2012

Vancouver, BC (October 31, 2012): It is leant that Vancouver, BC based Swaraj Radio would be hosting a penal discussion on Thursday (November 1, 2012) from 1:30pm - 3:00pm (Standard Pacific Time). Representatives from various organizations around the world would be participating in this panel discussion.

Thousands gathered at village Waraich to attend Ardas Samagam; Dera Radha Swami Beas controversy

September 2, 2012

Beas/Rayya, Punjab (September 02, 2012): More than a thousand Sikhs gathered to attend Ardas samagam at Village Waraich near Beas where Dera Radha Swami management had destroyed the Gurudwara Baba Jeevan Singh to fulfil their ominous desire of expansion of dera.

Radha Swami Dera Beas Issue: Panthic bodies to hold Ardas at village Waraich Gurudwara on September 02

September 1, 2012

Beas/Rayya, Punjab (September 01, 2012): According to information the Panthic bodies will be jointly holding Ardas samagam at Village Waraich Gurudwara Sahib. It is notable that one of the Gurudwara Sahibs of this village were destroyed by Dera Radha Swami Beas management to secure expansion of dera in the vicinity.

Panthic bodies declare to hold Ardaas at Village Waraich Gurudwara Sahib on Sept. 2

August 21, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (August 21, 2012): According to media reports the Panthic Groups, including Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, Dal Khalsa, Khalsa Action Committeee, Panthic Sewa Lehar and Damdami Taksal, Ajnala, have reiterated their resolve to hold a Ardaas Samagam on 2nd September at Gurdwara Baba Jiwan Singh, Waraich near Dera Radha Soami and a Panthic Conference at Rayya on 20th September over the issue of dismantling of Gurdwara at Waraich.

Clean chit to Radha Swami Dera Beas – four other Jathedars endorse Giani Gurbachan Singh’s decision

August 16, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (August 16, 2012): As per news reports Jathedars of four Takhats, other than Sri Akal Takhat, have endorsed to the clean chit given to Dera Radha Swami Beas on the issue of dismantling of a Gurdwara at Waraich. The decision of endorsement has come after a meeting of five Jathedars held on August 15, 2102 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar.

Sikh organizations & personalities express deep grief over terror strike on Sikhs in USA

August 6, 2012

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 06, 2012): Various Sikh organizations and personalities, in Punjab have expressed their deep grief on killing of innocent Sikhs at a Gurudwara Sahib in the Milwaukee suburb of Oas Creek, Wisconsin (USA).

Nayar’s autobiography: KAC call joint meeting of Sikh Organizations

July 14, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (July 14, 2012): The Khalsa action Committee (KAC) has convened a meeting to discuss the issue of Journalist Kuldip Nayar's controversial autobiography ‘Beyond the Lines’, in which he made any baseless and highly controversial claims regarding respectable Sikh personalities and organizations.

Poster narrating a decade long journey to raise the memorial released

May 20, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (May 20, 2012): Dal Khalsa today released a poster narrating a decade long journey to raise the memorial of June 1984 martyrs marking its inauguration ceremony at Akal Takht.

Detention of Sikh leaders: Bhai Daljit Singh and other released from Ludhiana Jail; others still behind the bars

April 16, 2012

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 16, 2012): During the Punjab bandh declared by various Sikh organizations protesting against the execution of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Sikh political prisoner at Central Jail Patiala, many Sikh leaders were arrested. Punjab government kept them under so-called "preventive detention".

Punjab: Political dissent put in prison – Sikh leaders arrested on mass scale

March 29, 2012

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 29, 2012): As per reports, arrests of Sikh leaders were carried out at large scale yesterday. The Punjab police initiated the crackdown on political opponents of ruling Badal Dal at around afternoon and arrests were made till late night. Some reports suggest that police is still looking for many Sikh leaders who have gone underground to avoid arrests and undue harassment.

Punjab Bandh: Clashs at Arya Samaj Patiala; five injured, situation tense

March 28, 2012

Patiala, Punjab (March 28, 2012): As per reports clashes between protesting Sikhs and members of another community near Arya Samaj area of Patiala has turned the situtation tense in the city where Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana is lodged at Central Jail.

Bhai Rajoana’s hanging: Punjab bandh on 28 March

March 27, 2012

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 27, 2012): Punjab is scheduled to shut down on 28 Marcus to raise people's voice against hanging of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Bawant Singh Rajoana. The hanging is scheduled to take place on March 31. Joint committee formed by various Sikh organisations has given the Punjab bandh call.

Bhai Dilawar Singh National martyr and Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana Living martyr: Akal Takhat; Sikh bodies declare extensive protest plan

March 23, 2012

Sri Amritsar, Punjab (March 23, 2012): Sri Akal Takhat Sahib today declared Bhai Dilawar Singh as "National Martyr of the Sikh Nation", and Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana is awarded the title of "living martyr of the Sikh Nation". Five Jathedars have directed Punjab Chief Minister and Badal Dal Patron Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal (President of Badal Dal) and Avtar Singh Makkar President of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee to meet President of India and seek release of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana and convey sentiments of the Sikh nation to the Indian state.

UNHRC’s decision in France turban case widely applauded world-over

January 13, 2012

Ludhiana, Punjab (January 13, 2012): Yesterday's decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee uplifting Dastar/Turban ban in France is widely welcomed by various Human rights activists, Sikh organizations, lawyers and rights bodies. Sikh Siyasat Network was able to collects comments of various prominent persons on this matter.

Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing?

January 3, 2012

The main reason behind static and confused situation on this issue could be the complex nature of issue, which on the one hand relates to the internal dynamics of the Sikh society (the definition of Sehajdhari and their role) and on the other hand it is related to relations of Sikhs with the Indian State (the Sikh Gurudwara Management Act, 1925; the role of Indian Parliament in Sikh religious affairs regarding amendment etc. of the 1925 Act and role of Indian courts being interpretting authority in relation to the said Act.).

British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar

December 20, 2011

London, England (December 19, 2011): British Government continue to feel concerned about the plight of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is facing execution threat in India. In reply to question raised by Jonathan Ashworth, MP from Leicester South, the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Mr Jermery Browne said, on December 19, that he had "written to the Indian high commissioner, most recently on 7 November, reiterating the UK Government's strong opposition to the death penalty and urging the Indian authorities not to break their seven-year de facto moratorium on the death penalty".

Sikh bodies to stage dharma for land of Gurudwara Gian Godri

December 18, 2011

Jalandhar, Punjab (December 17, 2011): As per media reports a number of Sikh organizations have announced to stage a dharna outside the BJP head office in New Delhi on December 20, to express their displeasure against the Uttarakhand government inaction on the issue of historic Gurdwara Gian Godri in Haridwar. Addressing a press conference here, […]

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