May 2010 Archive

Heavy police deployment at Chapparchiri to prevent Sikhs’ Memorial March

Mohali (May 31, 2010): Punjab Police personnel, in large numbers, are deployed at historic ground of Chapparchiri, in wake of March call by Sikh nationalist party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani). Panch Pardhani, that adopts democratic course to pursue Sikh cause, has announced to organize a “Holocaust Memorial March” to mark 26th anniversary of Third Holocaust of Sikh History.

March Issue: Panch Pardhani Moved to High Court Against Arrest of Leaders

Chandigarh (May 31, 2010): In wake of arrests of party leaders, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) has moved pulled the Punjab Police and Punjab Government to the State High Court. In a petition moved by through their counsel RS Bains, Panch Parthani has informed the High Court that they are organizing a memorial march dedicated to Tri-century of Sikh rule established by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, from 1 to 6 June.

Undeclared ban on “Holocaust Memorial March”; Many Sikh leaders arrested by Punjab Police

Ludhiana/ Mohali (May 30, 2010): In a late night action Punjab police has arrested various leaders and workers of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) in raids conducted throughout Punjab. Panch Pardhani Secretary General Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, informed that their Party has decided to organize a ‘Holocaust Memorial March’ dedicated to Tri-century of establishment of first Sikh rule by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and Third holocaust of Sikh history, from 1 to 6 June.

SSF to participate in Holocaust Memorial March

Patiala (May 26, 2010): “Armed attack of June 1984 has drastically changed the relations between the Sikhs and the Indian state. It was beginning of third holocaust of Sikhs history and has assumed the status of cultural trauma that would guide Sikh generations to construct their future.”

Panch Pardhani to SGPC: Open “Martyrs gallery” by 6 June

Jalandhar (May 21, 2010): SAD (Panch Pardhnai) led by Bhai Daljeet Singh, who is currently confined in Amritsar Jail, has demanded that “Martyrs’ Gallery” situated in Sri Akal Takht Sahib at Amritsar should be opened for Sikh Sangat.

Panch Pardhani to organize Holocaust Memorial March from 1 to 6 June

Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) has announced to observe “Holocaust weak” from 1 to 6 June and to hold a “Holocaust memorial march” from Chapparchiri ...

Canada accused BSF of India for War Crimes, Denied Visa to former trooper

New Delhi (May 22, 2010): As per an IANS news, a retired Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was denied a Canadian visa after a diplomat accused the paramilitary force of "war crimes" and being a "notoriously violent force".

Dal Khalsa slams BJP president Nitin Gadkari over his utterances

Amritsar (May 21, 2010): Dal Khalsa took BJP president Nitin Gadkari to task over his river-link idea and dubbing Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as “bairagi" during his 3 day visit to Chandigarh and Fatehgarh Sahib respectively.

Panch Pardhani organized a march against Dera Sauda & Badal Govt

Talwandi Sabo (May 16, 2010): Various Sikh organizations led by Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) today marched from Takht Damdama Sahib to Bathinda to protest against Dera Sacha Sauda and pressure the government to release SAD (Panch Pardhani) Chairman Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu.

Footprints of Hindu Terror: RSS members behind Ajmer and Hyderabad blasts

New Delhi (May 14, 2010): As per an IBN-CNN story posted on its website on 14 May, 2010 two members of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) - Devender Gupta and Chandrashekhar Barod - have emerged as the prime suspects in the Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid and Ajmer blasts. As links between the two blasts become clearer the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is increasingly looking at involvement of Hindu terror groups.

Sikhs’ protest against Gadkari’s speech is a corollary of Anti-Sikh Propaganda

Fatehgarh Sahib (May 15, 2010): The Sikh Students Federation in a press statement has remarked that the opposition offered by the Sikhs yesterday to controversial speech of BJP chief at Fatehgarh Sahib, is a corollary of distortion process of Sikh history unleashed by RSS and hindutva forces.

DC had asked police to take action against display of potraits of Sikh Martyrs

Fatehgarh Sahib (May 14, 2010): As per an HT report, the Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib, Yashvir Mahajan said he had asked the police to take action against display of potraits of Martyrs of Third Sikh Holocause and Sikh Militant Movement.

Gadkari attempted to distort Sikh History; Sikhs protested, Badal defended

Fatehgarh Sahib (May 14, 2010): BJP chief Gadkari and his colleagues on Friday , 14 May, repeatedly referred to the Sikh general, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, as “Banda Veer Bairagi.”

SAD chief Badal and BJP chief Gadkari participated in ‘ardas’ with shoes on

Fatehgarh Sahib (May 14, 2010): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and BJP President Nitin Gadkari have showed disrespect to Sikh tradition, ethics and values by participating in a ardas with their shoes on.

Sikhs objected against address by BJP chief, Mann denied entry to the venue

Fatehgarh Sahib (May 14, 2010): Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann was briefly detained along with 60 of his supporters here today.

Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale furthered the legacy of Baba Banda Singh: Panch Pardhani

Fatehgarh Sahib (February 14, 2010): Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani), an organization working democratically for the cause of sovereign Sikh state, has organized an exhibition of photos of Sikh martyrs of 20th century including Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Sikhs mark Sovereignty Milestones and Defy Indian modelling in South Asia

Birmingham/Smethwick (15 May, 2010 - Ranjit Singh Srai): As per a UK Times report dated 13 May, 2010 an array of Sikh organisations has, while marking key historical anniversaries relating to Sikh sovereign rule on Sunday 9th May 2010, delivered an uncompromising message to India reaffirming their commitment to once again liberate the Sikh homeland, and to maintain friendly relations with China and Pakistan in order to protect the territory in the event of war in South Asia.

Dal Khalsa calls upon the Sikh masses to reject leadership determined to dilute Sikh identity & concept of Sikh Nationhood

Hoshiarpur (May 14, 2010): The Dal Khalsa calls upon the Sikh masses to recognize and reject that leadership who for their personal benefits are damaging the collective cause of the Sikhs.

Khalsa Raj (Khalistan) March held to mark tri-century

Fatehgarh Sahib: (May 12, 2010): On May 12, Khalistanis made their presence felt, albeit briefly, on the streets of Punjab during a parade to observe the tercentenary of Sikh rule established by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in 1710.

Hundreds of Sikhs Protested Against Kamal Nath’s Visit to UK

UK (May 12, 2010): Hundreds of Sikhs under the banner of Sikh Federation, UK protested the visit of Indian Minister Kamal Nath to the United Kingdom and chanted slogans on the periphery of Regent's Park outside the London Business School, UK.

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