Rejection of Anand Marriage Act: The constitutional discrimination against Sikhs continues

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Published: August 30, 2011
Rejection of Anand Marriage Act: The constitutional discrimination against Sikhs continues  | read this item

Amritsar (August 30, 2011): Dal Khalsa slams the Union government for rejecting the proposal to implement the provisions of Anand Marriage Act, lying defunct since the India adopted the present Constitution in 1950.

Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters

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Published: August 29, 2011
Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters  | read this item

Ludhiana (August 29, 2011): The American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) has made an appeal to Sikhs voting for the upcoming Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections for a written promise from candidates contesting elections that they would promote religious agenda of the Sikh nation.

SGPC Elections: ‘Candidates being lured and pressurized to change loyalties’, alleges Sikh Body

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Published: August 25, 2011
SGPC Elections: 'Candidates being lured and pressurized to change loyalties', alleges Sikh Body  | read this item

Amritsar (August 25, 2011): Applying all foul and unfair means, the Dal Khalsa alleged that Shiromani Akali Dal was luring and threatening the candidates belonging to Panthic Morcha to ensure their withdrawal from the poll arena by Aug 26, the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers for the September 18 SGPC elections.

UK Sikh body opens consultation on proposals to restructure and expand across the globe

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Published: August 23, 2011
UK Sikh body opens consultation on proposals to restructure and expand across the globe  | read this item

London (August 23, 2011): In September 2003 the Sikh Federation (UK), a non-governmental organisation that acts as a pressure group, but is often referred to as the first and only Sikh political party in the UK, was set up with a UK membership base and branches across the country.

Sikh body blames Akalis, Congressmen for being pro-corporate sectors and anti-farmer

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Published: August 23, 2011
Sikh body blames Akalis, Congressmen for being pro-corporate sectors and anti-farmer  | read this item

Amritsar (August 23, 2011): The radical Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, has also joined in blaming both the previous and present state government for their land acquisition policies.

New York City Council Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Bill

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Published: August 19, 2011
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New York (August 18, 2011): The New York City Council yesterday enacted a law – initiated by the Sikh Coalition – that will significantly enhance religion-based protections for employees working in New York City. Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Queens) is the law’s primary sponsor.

SGPC elections: Schedule declared

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Published: August 5, 2011
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Chandigarh (August 4, 2011): The Chief Election Commissioner Gurudwara Elections today announced the election schedule for Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC), considered to be mini-parliament of Sikhs, to be held on September 18.

SGPC Elections: Elect Panthic Candidate for better management

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Published: July 29, 2011
Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema Fatehgarh Sahib Court
Fatehgarh Sahib: Court appearance of Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu (File Photo)  | read this item

Fatehgarh Sahib (July 29, 2011): Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, Chairman of SAD (Panch Pardhani) has urged Sikh masses to elect Panthic Candidates, in general elections of SGPC, who oppose Badal’s control over the statutory body.

Professor Bhullar’s execution will be a “Judicial Murder” – Text of Memorandum by AISSF and SJF

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Published: July 15, 2011
Professor Bhullar’s execution will be a “Judicial Murder” - Text of Memorandum by AISSF and SJF  | read this item

Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, a former instructor of Guru Nanak Engineering Polytechnic College Ludhiana, Punjab has been sentenced to death by a split decision of the Supreme Court of India.

THousands launched civil disobedience move to secure release of Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar

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Published: July 15, 2011
AISSF Disobedience March
THousands launched civil disobedience move to secure release of Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar  | read this item

Delhi (July 15, 2011): Thousands of Sikhs from North India attended Justice Rally and launched “Civil Disobedience Movement” at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to secure the release of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. A Letter Writing Campaign addressed to President of India demanding release of Professor Bhullar was launched. Participants of the rally appealed to every member of Sikh Nation to send at least one letter to the President of India to save Bhullar’s life.

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