A recent report by the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has raised serious concerns about transnational repression by over a dozen countries, including India. The report highlights how Indian state actions are targeting individuals and communities in the UK, with the Sikh diaspora being among those most affected.
In this exclusive interview, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Dabinderjit Singh, Principal Adviser to Sikh Federation UK, to explore:
- How India’s transnational repression is impacting Sikhs in the UK
- What Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit and the potential signing of a UK-India Free Trade Agreement mean for British Sikhs
- The UK Government’s approach towards the Sikh community in relation to the Indian state
- How the UK is responding to concerns raised about India’s actions on British soil
- The broader implications of shifting geopolitical dynamics for the Sikh diaspora This in-depth conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by Sikh activists and community leaders and the urgent need for democratic governments to uphold human rights and civil liberties.
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