British Lawmakers tabled motion against Jay Leno

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Published: January 26, 2012
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London, England (January 26, 2011): Jay Leno continues to face opposition on his controversial remark about Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, the sacred Sikh shrine. Now British lawmakers say Prime Minister David Cameron should complain to the United States over a Leno routine that joked about the holiest site in the Sikh religion.

US rights body lodged a complaint with Federal Communications Commission against Jay Leno

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Published: January 25, 2012
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New York, USA (January 24, 2012): A US based Sikh rights group “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) has lodged a complaint with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the US Government against the objectionable depiction of Golden Temple by NBC Talk Show Host Jay Leno on January 19, 2012. FCC regulates the broadcast of television programs, analyzes [...]

Dal Khalsa writes to US Ambassador on Jay Leno issue

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Published: January 25, 2012
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Amritsar, Punjab (January 25, 2012): Dal Khalsa has sent a letter to the US Ambassador in New Delhi regarding Jay Leno’s derogatory remark regarding Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. Text of letter runs as follows: The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the United States of America, New Delhi. Hon’ble Ambassador: We are distressed to note that [...]

SGPC, SSF oppose Jay Leno’s remark

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Published: January 23, 2012
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Amritsar, Punjab (January 23, 2012): Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) spokesperson Kiranjit Kaur, on behalf of SGPC, has objected to Jay Leno’s remark about Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Sikh diaspora gets support from Indian Minister against Jay Leno’s derogatory remark about Darbar Sahib

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Published: January 23, 2012
Sikh diaspora gets support from Indian Minister against Jay Leno's derogatory remark about Darbar Sahib  | read this item

New Delhi (India)/Ludhiana (Punjab): For last five days the Sikh diaspora circles were able to create a strong voice against Jay Leno’s derogatory remark about holy Sikh shrine Darbar Sahib, which is well known in the western countries as the Golden Temple of Amritsar.

Derogatory remark against Darbar Sahib – People have felt hurt personally

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Published: January 23, 2012
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“Darbar Sahib is such a respectful place that any person existing in this world is not even equivalent to a dust particle in front of this sacred place. Jay Leno, you don’t know anything about this religion and this place and you are definitely guilty if you say anything wrong about it” wrote Karanbir Singh.

NBC Entertainer Jay Leno’s derogatory remark about Darbar Sahib sparks strong wave of criticism

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Published: January 21, 2012
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New York, USA (January 21, 2011): Sikhs have taken strong exception to Jay Leon’s remark about holiest of holy, Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar), commonly known as the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Leno and his associates passed a remark about Darbar Sahib a show titled “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” aired by NBC channel on 19th of January, 2012.

Singh v France [CCPR/C/ 102/D/ 1876/2009] – France Turban Case: access the documents

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Published: January 13, 2012
Singh v France [CCPR/C/ 102/D/ 1876/2009] - France Turban Case: access the documents  | read this item

Sikh Siyasat Network has accessed the documents related to decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee in a case titled Singh v. France [CCPR /C/ 102/ D/ 1876/ 2009], known as the Turban case related to France. Access these documents now.

UNHRC’s decision in France turban case widely applauded world-over

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Published: January 13, 2012
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UNHRC's decision in France turban case widely applauded world-over   | read this item

Ludhiana, Punjab (January 13, 2012): Yesterday’s decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee uplifting Dastar/Turban ban in France is widely welcomed by various Human rights activists, Sikh organizations, lawyers and rights bodies. Sikh Siyasat Network was able to collects comments of various prominent persons on this matter.

France turban Ban Case: UNHRC asked France to ensure measure against violation of religious freedom; Its’ victory against Ban – United Sikhs

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Published: January 12, 2012
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France turban Ban Case: UNHRC asked France to ensure measure against violation of religious freedom; Its' victory against Ban - United Sikhs  | read this item

Paris, France (January 12, 2011): This news is would bring great relief for the Sikhs living in France and elsewhere in Europe that the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) has asked France to submit a report by March 15 on measures it is planning to take against violation of religious freedom of Ranjit Singh (76), who was asked to remove his turban while taking photo for an identity card.

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