On India’s Republic Day, Dal Khalsa sends memo to Indian PM Dr Manmohan Singh | read this item
India today is an opportunistic state, whose secularism has been sacrificed many a time at the altar of the needs of the political parties and their leaders. Our sensitivity and sensibilities are under attack all the time. We see no real future for our people.
25th acquittal in a row: Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu acquitted in Ropar case | read this item
Ropar, Punjab (January 06, 2011): Bhai Daljit Singh, chairman of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani was acquitted today from false charges under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 by a trial court of Ropar, Punjab.
Since he was first arrested in 1995 Bhai Daljit Singh has spent 12 years in prison without conviction. He was charged in 28 cases, of which he is acquitted in 25 cases while 3 are still pending. Most of the cases were political in nature and he is targeted due to his dissenting political ideology and activism
Dal Khalsa sticks to original version of Nanakshahi calendar, observes Gurpurab | read this item
Amritsar, Punjab (January 05, 2012): While SGPC managed Gurdwaras celebrated the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh on 31th- the last day of the previous year, the groups opposed to amendments have observed gurpurab on Thursday sticking to the original version of the Nanakshahi calendar adopted by Khalsa Panth in 2003.
Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing? | read this item
The main reason behind static and confused situation on this issue could be the complex nature of issue, which on the one hand relates to the internal dynamics of the Sikh society (the definition of Sehajdhari and their role) and on the other hand it is related to relations of Sikhs with the Indian State (the Sikh Gurudwara Management Act, 1925; the role of Indian Parliament in Sikh religious affairs regarding amendment etc. of the 1925 Act and role of Indian courts being interpretting authority in relation to the said Act.).
Panch Pardhani not to contest Punjab assembly elections 2012 | read this item
Chandigarh (January 01, 2012): As per a news article published in Amritsar Times, a weekly newspaper, Akali Dal Panch Pardhani led by Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu shall not contest upcoming Punjab assembly elections.
Punjab Assembly Polls on 30 January; Results on 4 March; Code of conduct imposed | read this item
Chandigarh, Punjab (December 23, 2011): Punjab had a bitter experience of manipulation of elections process during SGPC elections held on September 18, 2011. Thousands of legally ineligible persons voted during SGPC elections, and complaints to the relevant Election Commission and even Home Ministry of India was never entertained.
Sehajdhari Row: Dal Khalsa slams Punjab politicians for creating unnecessary confusion | read this item
Amritsar (December 21, 2011): The Dal Khalsa today slammed politicians including Captain Amrinder Singh and Sehajdhari Federation leader Paramjit Singh Ranoo for creating unnecessary confusion over the definition of Sehajdhari, mixing it with patits (apostates) for vested interests. Going further, the organization has clarified that apostates were not eligible to vote in the SGPC elections [...]
British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar | read this item
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”.
High court set aside centre's notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs' voting rights in SGPC elections | read this item
Chandigarh (December 20, 2011): A three judges constitutional bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court today pronounced the much-awaited verdict on the voting rights of non-practising “Sehajdhari” Sikhs in Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) polls.
The Court has set aside October 8, 2003 notification issued by the the Central Government of India, disbanding “sehajdharis” from voting in SGPC elections.
Corruption, nepotism and political chicanery in Badals blood : Dal Khalsa | read this item
Amritsar (December 19, 2011): Taking Badal clan to task, the Dal Khalsa has alleged that corruption, nepotism and political chicanery is in the blood of Badals, whether it is Parkash, Sukhbir or Manpreet.
Dal Khalsa sticks to original version of Nanakshahi calendar, observes Gurpurab | 
Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing? | 
Punjab Assembly Polls on 30 January; Results on 4 March; Code of conduct imposed | 
British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar | 
High court set aside centre's notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs' voting rights in SGPC elections | 
