SikhPressAssociation

International news agency connecting Sikhs with the media. Email- [email protected].

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[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

*SIKH PA 5 YEAR HIGHLIGHTS*

To mark #5YearsOfSikhPA we share with you this brief glimpse into some of the highlights of our work.

We wish to thank everyone that's been part of our journey, one with Maharaj's kirpa we will continue for a long time yet!

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[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

Sikhs strongly condemn secret visit of head of RSS to Gurdwara in London

No apology or explanation from those responsible for running the Gurdwara, including the Trustees can undo the damage caused by welcoming the head of the RSS to a small, private gathering without the presence of the Sangat. Such a decision represents a serious breach of trust and a profound failure of stewardship.   

Gurdwaras are meant to serve the Sikh community openly and transparently; using that sacred space for a secretive and politically charged meeting is unacceptable and has deeply offended many Sikhs.  The visit confirms those that have a friendly relationship with the Indian High Commission have undue influence on those running the Khalsa Jatha British Isles Gurdwara.

@timesofindia @IndianExpress @htTweets @the_hindu

See full press release from @SikhFedUK below:

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@TorontoPolice @sikhsiyasat @sikh_coalition @CdnPressNews @BlackPressMedia @rupikaur_ @AKTVinc @CBCEarlyEdition @EvanDyerCBC @MazMHussain ..., The Sikh Press Association is aware of accusations Arakmullage is part of a known bigoted Buddhist network with anti-Sikh sentiments, fueled by Canadian far-right ideology. However, his motivation remains unclear. Investigations continue.

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*How many Sikhs has this terrorist attacked?*

This is the question @TorontoPolice are asking about 32-year-old Lakshitha Arakmullage of Toronto (Ontario, Canada), as he faces charges for two separate anti-Sikh attacks on 29th August, including an unprovoked stabbing.

Police...

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@TorontoPolice @sikhsiyasat @sikh_coalition @CdnPressNews @BlackPressMedia @rupikaur_ @AKTVinc @CBCEarlyEdition @EvanDyerCBC @MazMHussain ...have released his image believing other Sikhs may come forward about also being targeted by the violent anti-Sikh fanatic.

Anyone with info is asked to contact police on 416-808-3505.

Whilst some speculate Arakmullage is motivated by Hindutva (Hindu extremist) ideology...

[Rajiv Sinha @RajivSinhaG]

RSS NOT WELCOME IN THE UK

Join the mobilisation against the RSS. The leader of the Hindu supremacist organisation, the largest far-right paramilitary in the world, has been in London this week.

🕝 Sunday, 6th September — 3pm
📍 Parliament Square, Westminster

[Global Punjab @TheGlobalPunjab]

Outside the Indian High Commission, protesters in London spoke out against India’s alleged repression and raised concerns over Sikh rights.

#UKSikhs #London #SikhRights #India #GlobalPunjab

[Singh Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh @J_Harpreetsingh]

ਜੇ ਇਹ ਦੋਸ਼ ਸੱਚ ਹਨ ਤਾਂ ਇਹ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਇੱਕ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਦੀ ਕੁੱਟਮਾਰ ਨਹੀਂ—ਇਹ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਮੀਰ ਨੂੰ ਕੁੱਟਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਘਟਨਾ ਹੈ।

���਼ੇਰੋਂ ਪਿੰਡ ਦੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕੈਮਰੇ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਲਗਾਏ ਗਏ ਦੋਸ਼ ਦਿਲ ਦਹਿਲਾ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਹਨ। ਉਹ ਦੱਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਚੜ੍ਹੇ ਪਾੜੇ ਕਰੰਟ ਲਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ, ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਨਮਕ ਪਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਦਾੜ੍ਹੀ-ਪੱਟੀ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਾਰੀ ਰਾਤ ਕੁੱਟਿਆ ਗਿਆ।

ਜੇ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ 'ਤੇ ਹੀ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਅਣਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਤਸ਼ੱਦਦ ਦੇ ਦੋਸ਼ ਲੱਗਣ ਲੱਗ ਪੈਣ ਤਾਂ ਸਵਾਲ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਤੋਂ ਨਹੀਂ, ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਵੀ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।

ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਜੀ, ਕਾਲਾ ਝੰਡਾ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ ਜੁਰਮ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ—ਇਹ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਤੈਅ ਕਰੇਗਾ; ਪਰ ਕਿਸੇ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਨੂੰ ਤਸ਼ੱਦਦ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਦਾ ਹੱਕ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ।

ਵਿਰੋਧ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਡੰਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਦਬਾਇਆ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਸੱਚ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ।

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੋਸ਼ਾਂ ਦੀ ਨਿਰਪੱਖ ਅਤੇ ਤੁਰੰਤ ਜਾਂਚ ਕਰਵਾਏ, ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਖ਼ਿਲਾਫ਼ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਕ���ੇ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟ ਜਵਾਬ ਦੇਵੇ।

ਸੱਤਾ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਲਈ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਡਰਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਨਹੀਂ।
ਪੁਲਿਸ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਲਈ ਹੈ, ਤਸ਼ੱਦਦ ਲਈ ਨਹੀਂ।

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[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

@khalsajatha The RSS is an unofficial paramilitary branch of India's nationalist government regime. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a lifelong RSS affiliate, who has led a murderous anti-Sikh agenda, which is even targeting diaspora Sikh activists.

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Sikh groups are protesting the UK tour of Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a notorious Hindu extremist group linked to countless anti-Sikh activities.

A daily protest has been taking place outside London's Indian embassy since 2nd September...

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

..., when Bhagwat arrived, after touring the USA and Canada over the last few weeks.

Whilst some Sikh groups (@khalsajatha pictured) welcomed Bhagwat, across the globe other Sikh groups believe his tour reflects increasing Hindutva (Hindu extremist) transnational repression.

[Sikh Coalition @sikh_coalition]

THREAD: @HinduAmerican had a lot to say during last week’s RSS visit. Here are some of our thoughts.

[Gurpatwant Singh Pannun @SFJGenCounsel]

“I WAS MISLED” — RIVERSIDE CHURCH SENIOR MINISTER ON SHARING STAGE WITH RSS CHIEF MOHAN BHAGWAT

Following Sikhs For Justice (SFJ)’s “Indian Tiranga Kills Sikhs, Muslims & Christians” campaign and challenge to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in New York, Reverend Adrienne Thorne, Senior Minister of The Riverside Church, called her participation in the event “a mistake.”

Rev. Thorne said she was not told that it was an RSS event or that Mohan Bhagwat would be there.

She made her position clear:

“I do not support the RSS.”

“I do not support Hindu nationalism.”

“I was misled.”

— Reverend Adrienne Thorne
Senior Minister, The Riverside Church, New York City

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

@CONIFAOfficial @bbcasiannetwork @DESIblitz @AsianVoiceNews @BBCSport @SaussetlesPins0 A team of British Sikh footballers will travel to Sausset Le Pins for the match between the de facto national football teams, signifying the progress of Sikhs in sport. The game will be available to watch via Twitch (details in attached poster).

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Team Khalistan's first away game!

This Saturday the Khalistan Football Association take the first ever officially sanctioned Sikh national team to France to play Rouet Provence, following up on a 6-0 debut win last month, as their journey to @CONIFAOfficial World Cup continues.

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

...time in India, regarding support for Khalistan (free Sikh homeland) and activist resistance groups. Recent favourable reatment of non-Sikh high profile prisoners -such as rapist "Guru" Ram Rahim- prompted Punjab protests through August, including a mass strike and marches.

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

The possible parole of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has been central to weeks of tension and debate (including police violence towards protestors) around India's ongoing arbitrary imprisonment of Sikh political prisoners.

The de facto leader of the Sikh quam (nation) is eligible...

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...but has rejected custody parole, having now served 31-years for the assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, a move celebrated by Sikhs as resistance against India's genocide.

Hawara is the most high profile of over a dozen Sikh political prisoners serving undue...

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

The 2027 collaboration between Khalistan FA and CONIFA is another indication of the strides forward of the Sikh football initiative, reflecting wider progress of Sikhs in sport. Women from across the globe will play in the week-long tournament.

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[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

*WORLD CUP TO COME TO WALSALL*

The UK based Khalistan (free Sikh homeland) Football Association will host the @CONIFAOfficial women's world cup in Walsall (Midlands) next year. CONIFA is the official football federation for de-facto nations, hosting global tournaments regularly.

[Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick @GNGSmethwick]

There is something truly special about Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick.

It isn’t simply the beauty of the Darbar Sahib or the building itself. It is what happens quietly within these walls, every single day.

These photographs capture something that cannot easily be put into words