April 2010 Archive

Congress govt managed escape of Jagdish Tytler from trail

Amritsar (April 27, 2010): Calling the CBI as a Congress Bureau of Investigation, the Dal Khalsa today hits out the investigating agency for giving clean chit to Jagdish Tytler, an accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh killings.

Rise in Extremism or Rise in Hysteria? Canadian Sikhs Setting the Record Straight

It has been a tough month for Canadian Sikhs. The festival of Vaisakhi is supposed to be a time of celebration – when Sikhs have a public opportunity to share their values and explain their faith to their fellow Canadians. Instead, numerous incidents have occurred in recent weeks shifting the focus away from the Sikh principles of equality, compassion, freedom of expression, and religious freedom. Fuelled by misinformation and irresponsible leadership, public hysteria has grown over a supposed increase in extremism in the Sikh community. Here are the myths and realities behind the current controversy.

Dal Khalsa hits out at BJP president Gadkari for absolving then Congress govt in the 1984 anti-Sikh killings

Amritsar (April 26, 2010): Sharply criticizing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari for absolving the Congress party in the 1984 anti-Sikh killings, the Dal Khalsa reiterated that the Congress and the BJP were the two sides of the same coin and both have been playing the 'politics of genocide' against minorities to keep their (Hindu) vote-bank intact.

Sikh leadership extended support for the just cause and struggle of Tribal people led by Maoists

Ludhiana (April 22, 2010): In a statement issued from here, Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, Chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhnai), who is currently confined in Central Jail Amritsar, has expressed solidarity and support for Tribal people, fighting against atrocities, exploitation and oppression.

Court Dismisses Sajjan Kumar’s Plea For Documents

New Delhi (April 22, 2010): Additional Sessions Judge Sunita Gupta today dismissed an application by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar seeking documents from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about November 1984 Sikh massacre.

In April 1992 A Chargesheet Against Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar Prepared But Never Brought Before A Judge

New Delhi (April 19, 2010): In April 1992 a charge sheet against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 Sikh Massacre case citing sufficient evidence to proceed against him was prepared but it was never brought before a judge to seek his prosecution.

Indian media propagating against Sikhs and Sikh struggle

Ludhiana (April 15, 2010): Two young Hindus boys were killed by some unidentified persons in the State of Punjab during 1980s. A Prominent English daily then published a report on front page making an impression that their newly wedded brides are now turned widows and the prospects of life of these Hindu women are destroyed by (Sikh) extremists.

We swear by sovereign self-rule for Sikhs – Dal Khalsa

Hoshiarpur (April 14, 2010): Sharply differing with Akali leadership in addressing the issues dogging the Sikh identity, the Dal Khalsa on the auspicious occasion of ...

Struggle for Sikh Sovereignty to continue: Panch Pardhani

Talwandi Sabo (April 14, 2010): In a conference held here at Talwandi Sabo, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) resolved to continue with their struggle to secure Sikh Sovereignty and implement edicts of Sri Akal Takhat regarding closure of deras and curb their vicious activates.

Indian PM asked Canada to curb ‘anti-India’ activities of Sikhs residing there

Canada (April 13, 2010): India's first ‘Sikh Prime Minister’ Dr. Manmohan Singh to met his Canadian counterpart and urged Canada to monitor activities of Sikhs residing there, who, according to India, are working against the interests of India.

March in the memory of Saka ’78 Martyrs held

Mohali (April 13, 2010): A peaceful march was organized here today to remember the martyrs of Sikh Panth, who were massacred on this day back in 1978 by followers of Nirankari Mandal. Many Sikh leaders, including Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema (SAD Panch Pardhani), Jasvir Singh Khadur, Kanwar Singh Dhami (Guru Asra Trust) and Satnam Singh Paunta Sahib and Surinder Singh Kishanpura, participated in the march, besides large number of Sikh followers.

Major Concern: India set to compromise citizen’s privacy through the unique identity project

After promising a serious public debate on the sensitive issue of breach of citizen privacy and other risks associated with the Unique Identity project, the government has rushed headlong into it. There hasn't been a proper discussion of the risks even in the Cabinet, leave alone in Parliament or a larger public forum.

New Delhi approached Western Countries for deportation of Sikhs claimed to be connected with Babbar Khalsa

New Delhi/ Ludhiana (April 11, 2010): Indian Government has approached some Western European countries for deportation of so-called associates of Babbar Khalsa International, which is banned by India as Indian State suspects that it is operating against India.

Indian media once again on its’ toes to construct “public opinion” and marginalize struggling people

Ludhiana (April 11, 2010): Indian media, by its nature and under the influence of those who control it, voluntarily opts to stand by the Indian State and its’ actions to suppress struggles of ethnic people.

Interview: In Conversation with Ganapathy, General Secretary of CPI(Maoist)

Far inside the jungles of the Eastern Ghats we met the general secretary of the CPI (Maoists) Ganapathy aka Mupalla Laxman Rao. After welcoming us and inquiring from us whether we, in particular Jan Myrdal, faced any problem having to travel the rough terrain, the interview began.

Special police team to investigate case u/s 295A (IPC) against editor of Rozana Spokesman, a Punjabi daily

Chandigarh/ Mohali (April 10, 2010): As per an IE news report, Joginder Singh, Editor of Rozana Spokesman, a Punjabi Daily published from Mohali, was booked u/s 295A (IPC) on Thursday night for 'causing communal disharmony' through 'provocative' write-ups in Spokesman.

1984 Massacre: Sikhs protest against Indian Minister Kamal Nath in US

New York (April 9, 2010): Sikhs protested the presence of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath, who had instigated a Hindu killer mobs in the November 1984 to massacre Sikhs.

1984 Sikh Genocide: Summons issued against Kamal Nath in United States Court under ATC Act

USA (April 06, 2010): An email sent by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) informs that this U.S. based non-profit national human rights advocacy group has filed a civil lawsuit under the Alien Tort Claims Act against India's Union Minister, Kamal Nath, for his participation in the 1984 genocide of the Sikhs in Delhi, India.

Book editor of vernacular paper for hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs: KAC to Punjab government

Amritsar (April 02, 2010): The Khalsa Action Committee today demanded a stern action against Joginder Singh chief editor of the vernacular paper published from Mohali for hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikhs through its editorial.