Diaspora Sikh bodies & Gurudwara Committees warn against removal of martyrs’ names from Saka June 1984 Memorial

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Published: May 7, 2013
Diaspora Sikh bodies & Gurudwara Committees warn against removal of martyrs' names from Saka June 1984 Memorial  | read this item

London, United Kingdom (May 07, 2013): According to information shared by Bhai Dabinderjit Singh of Sikh Federation UK, a meeting of various UK Sikh bodies and Gurudwara Committees was held on May 05, 2013 to discuss the issue of opposition to the naming of Saka June 1984 memorial after the name of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs of June 1984.

Sikh Federation (UK) warns Indian politicans of dire consequences if they misjudge the mood of Sikhs

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Published: May 2, 2013
Sikh Federation (UK) warns Indian politicans of dire consequences if they misjudge the mood of Sikhs  | read this item

London, United Kingdom (May 01, 2013): The Sikh Federation has issued a strongly worded statement warning politicians in Punjab and the center to recognize the sentiment of Sikhs not only in the Diaspora, but also those in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India.

Sikh Federation UK welcomes creation of caucus in US Congress to represent Sikh interests

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Published: April 25, 2013
Sikh Federation UK welcomes creation of caucus in US Congress to represent Sikh interests  | read this item

London, United Kingdom (April 25, 2013): A bipartisan group of 28 influential lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have established the first Sikh-American Congressional Caucus to have the interests of the American Sikh community represented in the US Congress.

Sikh bodies to protest in front of UN Office at Switzerland on April 25 against death sentence to Prof. Bhullar

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Published: April 24, 2013
Sikh bodies to hold demonstration in front of UN office in Switzerland on April 25
Sikh bodies to hold demonstration in front of UN office in Switzerland on April 25  | read this item

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 24,2013): According to a news report by Times of India (TOI): “[w]hile Sikhs in India, Punjab government and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are putting every effort to save Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, currently on death row, from going to gallows, thousands miles away preparations are afoot in a Gurdwara in Langenthal , Switzerland to hold demonstration in front of the office of United Nation on April 25th”.

Open Letter from the Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) to the Indian Government regarding Prof. Bhullar

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Published: April 16, 2013
Open Letter from the Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) to the Indian Government regarding Prof. Bhullar  | read this item

If India executes Professor Bhullar it will signal to the world that India is backward and prepared to go to extreme lengths to eliminate all Sikh political prisoners. India will also be testing the resolve of countries in the civilised world who will realise India has no respect for human rights, is barbaric and has no compassion and is using trade as blackmail.

Sikhs in Bristol meet UK MEP to Push for action in Europe on Human Rights abuses in India

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Published: April 6, 2013
Sikh leaders at Bristol
Sikhs in Bristol meet UK MEP to Push for action in Europe on Human Rights abuses in India  | read this item

Bristol, Europe (April 05, 2013): The Bristol Branch of the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a meeting with Ashley Fox a Conservative MEP from the South West. The meeting took place at on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 at Sri Guru Nanak Prakash Singh Sabha Gurudwara, Fishpond Road, Bristol. Similar meetings are in the process of being organised with UK MEPs in other parts of the UK.

UK Deputy PM listens & responds to Sikh concerns; Agrees to report on progress within 2 months

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Published: March 29, 2013
UK Deputy PM listens & responds to Sikh concerns; Agrees to report on progress within 2 months  | read this item

London, England (March 29, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) organised and led a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP on March 26, 2013 to discuss a range of issues of concern.

UK Sikh representatives to meet deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

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Published: March 26, 2013
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Nick Clegg with Sikh representatives at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurudwara Sahib, Leicester (UK) [File Photo]

Nick Clegg with Sikh representatives at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurudwara Sahib, Leicester (UK)  | read this item

London, United Kingdom (March 26, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Federation (UK) has organised and is leading a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg later on March 26, 2013 in the Cabinet Office.

We continue to moniter Rajoana and Prof. Bhullar’s cases closely: UK Foreign Secretary

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Published: March 20, 2013
UK Foreign Secretary's Letter
UK Foreign Secretary's Letter  | read this item

London, United Kingdom (March 20, 2013): According to a recent press statement issued by Gurjeet Singh, General Secretary of the Sikh Federation (UK), the UK based Sikh body had taken the lead in exerting pressure on the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, before he left for India to raise UK opposition to the death penalty and raise the cases of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar and Balwant Singh Rajoana when he visited India between 18-20 February.

Special Report on 28 Feb. Debate – UK MPs state India’s judicial system is corrupt and justice has ground to a halt

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Published: March 19, 2013
Virendra Sharma MP (Lab) – Ealing, Southall
Special Report on 28 Feb. Debate - UK MPs state India's judicial system is corrupt and justice has ground to a halt  | read this item

London, United Kingdom (March 19, 2013): In a recent statement issued by the Sikh Federation UK, the UK based Sikh body has stated that: “It was pleasing that a number of MPs used the section of the Sikh Federation (UK) briefing titled: ‘India’s judicial system that has failed the Sikhs’ to criticise India’s judicial system during the debate on 28 February”.

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