Sikh Students Federation

Personification of Sikh Gurus through human actor or depiction through Animation, portraits or computer graphics is equally prohibited

Justice denied – Events of Saka Nakodar (4 Feb. 1986) tell the tales of impunity in Punjab

Punjabi University Students protested against suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar

Seminar Report: Historians did not do justice with the Gahdar Movement

Observing the century of Gadhar Movement – Punjabi varsity students to hold seminar on April 04

Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) visited Punjabi University, Patiala

SSF & Punjabi University students held candle light vigil to remember victims of Sikh Genocide 1984

Political, social and Human rights orgs jointly condemned arrest of Sikh Leaders under UAPA

India: Idea of centralizing water resources unveils ominous desire of Center to encroach over states’ rights & people’s resources

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

Thapar University quashed Punjab students quota; SYP and students bodies oppose the move

Dr. Sewak Singh to tell students importance of mother language

SGPC, SSF oppose Jay Leno’s remark

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

Seizure of T-shirts: Sikh bodies criticize police crackdown

British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar

UK Sikh Lobby: Denial of Justice to 1984 Victims, death sentence of Prof. Bhullar and detention of Daljit Singh Bittu figured as major issues related to India

SCI’s decision would impose blind impunity zone in Punjab: SSF

Badal receives Fakre-e-qaum; Gaini Gurbachan Singh has written a black chapter in the history- Sikh bodies

Bestowing Panth Rattan title to Badal would be black chapter of Sikh history: Sikh Organizations

Students remembered victims of Sikh genocide by donating eyes

Nov. ’84 genocidal violence against Sikhs is an international crime: SSF

Seminar Report: Experts worried about marginalization of Punjabi in education, media and social use

Liberal Democrat British MP assures support for Professor Bhullar at International level

Sikh students’ body oppose death for Rajiv’s assassins; want executions cancelled

Campaign against execution of 3 Tamils gained support from various sections of society

Open Letter to P. Chidambaram , Home Minister of India on his claim about blacklist review

HMA totally ignored Clemency grounds while rejecting Prof. DPS Bhullar’s plea

Sikh bodies serve 10 day ultimatum to SGPC on the issue of memorial

SSF also endorse to demand of Martyrs’ memorial

Mandhir Singh released from Nabha Jail

Former SSF President gets bail, release expected in coming days

Criminally charge Hanspal, cancel bail of Sajjan Kumar: Sikh Bodies

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Sikh Students Federation

Gurmat Samagam Held in Memory of Bhai Surinderpal Singh Tharua

October 3, 2026

A Gurmat Samagam was held in Patiala in memory of Bhai Surinderpal Singh Tharua. The gathering remembered his Panthic contribution, life and efforts to connect the younger generation with the traditions of the Guru Khalsa Panth.

The Warning That Went Unheeded: How a 2007 Memorandum Foreshadowed Today’s Satikar Act Crisis

June 8, 2026

A major political confrontation has emerged in Punjab over the newly enacted Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The growing deadlock between the AAP-led state government and supreme Sikh institutions, including the SGPC and Sri Akal Takht Sahib, has revived a nineteen-year-old prophetic warning. A 2007 memorandum by the Sikh Students Federation cautioned that inviting a secular state to legislate on Sikh religious affairs would eventually undermine Panthic sovereignty—a foresight many observers argue has now materialized.

Panch Pradhani Jatha Seeks Complete Repeal of 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts

May 21, 2026

The Panch Pradhani Jatha opposes Punjab government interference in Khalsa Panth affairs, calling for the complete scrapping of the 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts.

Copy of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026

May 12, 2026

Punjab’s Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026 introduces strict anti-sacrilege provisions, life imprisonment, digital saroop tracking, and sparks debate between the Bhagwant Mann government, SGPC, and Sikh organizations. Read and download a copy of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Punjab Govt To Lift Ban On Student Elections In State’s Universities, Says Amarinder Singh

March 27, 2018

As per the media reports the state chief minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced that student union elections will begin in universities and colleges from the next academic year.

News about Sikh Students Federation’s involvement in Dera followers’ killings is Fake: AISSF

March 6, 2017

A news about Sikh Students Federation having owned responsibility for killing of two dera premis in Ludhiana district was published by some online media outlets on Monday afternoon.

Jal Bin Sakh Kumlavati – A Booklet on Punjab Water Crisis & River Water Issue

March 13, 2016

Jal Bin Sakh Kumlavati is a booklet published by Sikh Students Federation in July 2008 on Punjab Water Crisis, Punjab River Waters and Satluj Yamuna Link SYL Issue.

Personification of Sikh Gurus through human actor or depiction through Animation, portraits or computer graphics is equally prohibited

March 27, 2015

Makers of the Nanak Shah Fakir movie are taking a plea that they did not violate Sikh tenets as Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji was depicted in Nanak Shah Fakir movie through computer graphics and no human actor has played the role of Guru Nanak ji in this movie.

Justice denied – Events of Saka Nakodar (4 Feb. 1986) tell the tales of impunity in Punjab

February 4, 2014

Nakodar, Punjab (February 04, 2014): Twenty-eight year ago on this day four innocent Sikh young men were murdered by Punjab police while they were peacefully protesting against the desecration of Shri Guru Granth Sahib.

Punjabi University Students protested against suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar

April 24, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that students of Punjabi University Patiala held a protest march in the University campus on April 23, 2013 to oppose the suspected execution of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Prof. Bhullar is facing imminent threat of execution in India as the Supreme Court of India had cleared his execution on April 12, 2013.

Seminar Report: Historians did not do justice with the Gahdar Movement

April 7, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (April 07, 2013): Gadhar Movement was one of the historic movements of early twentieth century. It was started by Indian migrants in America and Canada with a view to oust the British imperial power from India and attain the freedom. More than ninety percent participants to this movement were the Sikhs of Punjab.

Observing the century of Gadhar Movement – Punjabi varsity students to hold seminar on April 04

April 2, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (April 02, 2013): Gadhar Movement was one of the major movement against the British rule in India and this year marks the century of formation of the Gadhar party. Students of Punjabi University, under the banner of Sikh Students Federation (SSF), have decided to observe the century celebrations of Gadhar Party by holding a Seminar on April 05 at Aujla Auditorium in Punjabi University, Patiala.

Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) visited Punjabi University, Patiala

February 3, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (February 03, 2013): A Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh visited Punjabi University, Patiala on January 31, 2013 to address a gathering of university students at “Students Home”. S. Jagmeet Singh is Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing Bramalea Gore Malton, Ontario, Canada.

SSF & Punjabi University students held candle light vigil to remember victims of Sikh Genocide 1984

November 8, 2012

[...] This peninsula, called India, is home for various ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious, tribal and national entities and forcible absorption of all under the grab 'Indian nationalism', which is a veil adopted by the Hindutva ideology is the cause of all conflicts [...]

Political, social and Human rights orgs jointly condemned arrest of Sikh Leaders under UAPA

September 24, 2012

Jalandhar/Punjab (September 24, 2012): Various Social, Political, Religious and Human Rights Organizations of Punjab have jointly condemned the arrest of Sikh leaders Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind (President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu (Former President of ADPP). Both leaders were arrested by Punjab police for waging war against the Indian state and notorious “Unlawful Activities (P) Act” was also lashed against them besides various other laws.

India: Idea of centralizing water resources unveils ominous desire of Center to encroach over states’ rights & people’s resources

July 14, 2012

Patiala (July 14, 2012): The Sikh Students Federation today strongly criticized Indian Water Resources Minister Pawan Bansal’s statement suggesting centralization of water resources. SSF is of the view that Mr. Pawan Bansal, in clear terms, has advocated for Centre’s encroachment over States’ right to utilize their natural resource of water by amending the constitution to take away water & related matters from States’ list and transfer them to concurrent list.

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

July 8, 2012

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 […]

Thapar University quashed Punjab students quota; SYP and students bodies oppose the move

April 21, 2012

atiala/Amritsar, Punjab (April 21, 2012): Raising its voice against Thapar University (TU) for abolishing the Punjab quota, the ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’ (SYP) on Friday slammed TU and said that this decision of the university was biased and contrary to the ‘son of the soil’ theory. In a statement here today, youth body’s chief Ranbir Singh and spokesperson Prabhjot Singh said, "The University is located on land belonging to Punjab. The management, under no pretext, can refuse to give quota to the sons of the soil."

Dr. Sewak Singh to tell students importance of mother language

February 27, 2012

Malout, Punjab (February 26, 2012): International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February every year. As per information posted on website of the Sikh Students Federation (SSF), Guru Teg Bahadur Group of Colleges, Chhapianwali, Malout unit of SSF will be organizing a special lecture of Dr. Sewak Singh on 27 February, 2012 to mark the day which signifies the importance of mother language.

SGPC, SSF oppose Jay Leno’s remark

January 23, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (January 23, 2012): Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) spokesperson Kiranjit Kaur, on behalf of SGPC, has objected to Jay Leno's remark about Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

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.

Seizure of T-shirts: Sikh bodies criticize police crackdown

December 23, 2011

Amritsar (December 23, 2011): Describing the police crackdown as uncalled and unwarranted, the Sikh organizations today criticized the seizure of T-shirts on which photograph of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale along with Khalistani slogans were imbibed from Ludhiana city.

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".

UK Sikh Lobby: Denial of Justice to 1984 Victims, death sentence of Prof. Bhullar and detention of Daljit Singh Bittu figured as major issues related to India

December 15, 2011

London, England (December 13, 2011): Around one hundred and fifty Sikh representatives from across the United Kingdom took part in a lobby at the UK Parliament organised by the Sikh Federation (UK). Several human rights issues were raised at the lobby, which lasted for two hours, including the case of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar and the continued detention of (Bhai) Daljit Singh Bittu, chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) since August 2009 and the denial of justice for the Sikh Genocide 1984.

SCI’s decision would impose blind impunity zone in Punjab: SSF

December 8, 2011

Patiala (December 08, 2011): Sikh Students Federation has raised it’s grave concern over Supreme Court of India’s decision in the case of enforced disappearance of three relatives of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar and has term the decision as most unfortunate. Supreme Court yesterday set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing CBI inquiry into the matter, on mere ethical ground that High Court judge ordering the inquiry had certain reason for prejudice against one of the accused police officer.

Badal receives Fakre-e-qaum; Gaini Gurbachan Singh has written a black chapter in the history- Sikh bodies

December 5, 2011

Amritsar, Punjab (Decmber 05, 2011): Despite stong opposition from a large section of the Sikh nation, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has been honoured with title “Panth Rattan - Fakhar-A-Qaum” award by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar and others today at Amritsar. Jathedar (Chief) of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh, who is appointed by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), controlled by Badal Dal, presented the award to Chief Minister in the Golden Temple complex in the presence of Chiefs (Panj Singh Sehban) of all the Takhats.

Bestowing Panth Rattan title to Badal would be black chapter of Sikh history: Sikh Organizations

November 26, 2011

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (November 26, 2011): The Akal Takht jathedar’s decision to accord ‘Panth Rattan Faqar-e-quam’ award to Parkash Singh Badal draws flak from the Sikh organizations. Various Sikh organizations have alleged that Jathedar Gaini Gurbachan Singh has undermined and belittled the significance of the title. Expressing their displeasure the Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh […]

Students remembered victims of Sikh genocide by donating eyes

November 3, 2011

Jalandhar (November 03, 2011): More than two hundred students of Layllpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar donated their eyes in the memory of thousands of Sikhs massacred during November 1984 genocidal violence against Sikhs. In a brief samagam held at Gurudwara Sahib of Layllpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar students gathered to remember the innocent victims of this heinous crime.

Nov. ’84 genocidal violence against Sikhs is an international crime: SSF

November 1, 2011

Patiala (November 01, 2011): In a statement released over the website of SSF, the students body pointed out that November 1984 genocidal violence against Sikhs fulfils the definitional criteria of “Crimes against Humanity” under international law, thus it was undoubtedly an international crimes.

Seminar Report: Experts worried about marginalization of Punjabi in education, media and social use

October 7, 2011

Patiala (October 05, 2011): Linguistics and media experts raised the issues of marginalization as well as distortion of Punjabi language in education, media and social use, during the seminar organized by a students’ body at Arts Auditorium, Punjabi University, Patiala on October 05, 2011. Sikh Students Federation, the premier body of Sikh Students in Punjab, organized the seminar on “contemporary condition of Punjabi language” with special focus on its’ use in education and media.

Liberal Democrat British MP assures support for Professor Bhullar at International level

October 3, 2011

Amritsar (October 02, 2011): Simon Hughes, Member of Parliament for Bermondsey & Old Southwark and Deputy leader of Liberal Democratic Party today lend his support to Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar by declaring to raise the issue of death penalty awarded to Prof. Bhullar with international rights forums, including United Nations Human Rights Commission and International Commission of Jurists.

Sikh students’ body oppose death for Rajiv’s assassins; want executions cancelled

August 30, 2011

Patiala (August 30, 2011): In a written statement released today, the Sikh Students Federation has showed its' grave concern over the proposed execution of three Tamils on September 9, for assassinating India's former Prime Minster Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. The students' body has pleaded the cancellation of their death penalty as trio have already served more than 20 years in prison.

Campaign against execution of 3 Tamils gained support from various sections of society

August 30, 2011

New Delhi (August 30, 2011): As per media reports the campaign to save the three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case picked up pace on yesterday.

Open Letter to P. Chidambaram , Home Minister of India on his claim about blacklist review

June 25, 2011

You have attempted to misguide Sikhs on blacklist issue, and more unfortunate thing is that you went on to justify the denial of justice to Sikhs, who fell victims of November 1984 genocide, because asking someone to forget or forgive the excesses without delivering or secure justice, clearly means to justify the excesses.

HMA totally ignored Clemency grounds while rejecting Prof. DPS Bhullar’s plea

May 28, 2011

Patiala (May 28, 2011): The Sikh Students Federation has termed the decision of Union's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on whose recommendations the President of India rejected the mercy petition of Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar of Punjab, as “most unfortunate”. SSF has termed the decision as an outcome of alleged biased of the Union Government against the Sikhs which has opened another chapter of discrimination against the Sikhs.

Sikh bodies serve 10 day ultimatum to SGPC on the issue of memorial

May 27, 2011

Jalandhar (May 27, 2011): Various Sikh groups today joined hands to hand over ultimatum to SGPC to lay down the foundation stone of June 1984 memorial before June 6 lest the Sikh Sangat would do so on its own and the date for the same would be announced on 6th at Akal Takht.

SSF also endorse to demand of Martyrs’ memorial

May 24, 2011

Patiala (May 24, 2011): The Sikh Students Federation has endorsed to the demand of raising memorial for those who died during June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. Sikh bodies have been raising the demand since many past years.

Mandhir Singh released from Nabha Jail

May 14, 2011

Nabha (May 14, 2011): A youth leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) and former President of Sikh Students Federation, Mandhir Singh, got released on bail from Maximum security jail Nabha today. Bail was granted to Mandhir Singh on last Wednesday by Mansa Court upon failure of prosecution to file chargesheet against him with in specified statutory limit of 90 days. Panch Pardhani is led by Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, who is currently lodged in Amritsar Jail, allegedly for political reasons.

Former SSF President gets bail, release expected in coming days

May 12, 2011

Mansa (May 11, 2011): Bhai Mandhir Singh, former president of Sikh Students Federation, got bail in Mansa case. Mandhir Singh was arrested by Mansa police on 18 January, 2011. His arrest had raised many questions on working of Punjab police and later developments seems to affirm the allegation that police was working under political pressure.

Criminally charge Hanspal, cancel bail of Sajjan Kumar: Sikh Bodies

April 20, 2011

Fatehgarh Sahib (April 16, 2011): Sikh bodies have demanded immediate removal of senior Congress leader H. S. Hanspal from the membership of India's National Commission for Minorities; as he is accused by a witness for attempting to lure her to turn hostile in a criminal case against another senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar.

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