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[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

Today we mark the 3rd Shaheedi Anniversary of Bhai Avatar Singh Khanda who was killed in suspicious circumstances in the UK, we continue to fight his case for Truth & Justice @MichaelPolakLaw @ukhomeoffice @ShabanaMahmood @WMPolice

[Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative]

Within the framework of the international conference entitled “Amritsar June 1984: Transnational Repression as an Extension of Genocide,” representatives of Sikh and Dalit communities and diaspora organizations from the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany paid a visit to the Parliament of Azerbaijan.

The guests provided information on the threats faced by ethnic and religious minorities, including discrimination, human rights violations, and instances of transnational repression by the Indian government. The parties also exchanged views on how to bring the voices of Sikh and Dalit communities to the international arena.

@Milli_Majlis @SikhFedUK
#amritsar1984 #TransnationalRepression #humanrights #ReligiousFreedom #MinorityRights #SikhCommunity
#Dalitcommunity #DiasporaVoices

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

The Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative organised the third major event with the Sikh Federation International @SikhFedIntl in less than five months.

Yesterday Sikh representatives from across the globe met with Members of Parliament in the Azerbaijan Parliament and discussed:

- the 1984 Sikh Genocide and campaign for a Sikh homeland, Khalistan;

- transnational repression by the Indian government targeting Sikh activists in the Diaspora;

- the historic relationship between Sikhs and Azerbaijan; and

- the importance of preserving this shared heritage.

Sikh delegates then participated in a commemorative event at the historic Ateshgah, UNESCO World Heritage Site with longstanding historical connections to the Sikh community.

Today Sikh delegates participated in an international academic conference entitled “Amritsar: June 1984 - Transnational Repression as a Continuation of Genocide” hosted at Baku State University. @BakDovl

A major outcome of the visit was the formalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sikh Federation International and the Baku Initiative Group.

The Indian government is understood to be deeply concerned with the work of Sikh Federation International and recent developments as governments and NGOs across the globe are interested to learn why the Indian government feels so threatened by the Sikh independence movement, the revolutionary teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the vision of a Sikh homeland, Khalistan making Halemi Raj (compassionate rule) a reality.

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

Video produced and released by the @bakuinitiative at the “Amritsar: June 1984 - Transnational Repression as a Continuation of Genocide” conference hosted at @BakDovl working with @SikhFedIntl

[Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative]

Global Sikh Activists Targeted: 2022–2025

Over the past four years (2022-2025) 200+ documented cases have been officially reported against Sikh activists and communities by Indian government. Those include harassment and surveillance of Sikh activists and gurdwaras abroad, intimidation and threats to physical safety, coordinated digital harassment campaigns targeting Sikh leadership.

@SikhFedUK

[Jas UK Singh @UK51NGH]

International conference titled “Countering Indian Transnational Repression: Sikh Resistance & the United Nations” held in Geneva, alongside the 61st session of the @UN_HRC, focusing on issues of transnational repression by the Indian gov & the protection of human rights of Sikhs

[Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative]

https://t.co/8SZXSfWJNZ

[Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative]

International conference titled “Countering Indian Transnational Repression: Sikh Resistance and the United Nations” has kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, focusing on issues related to transnational repression by the Indian government and the protection of the human rights of Sikhs and other minorities.

@SikhFedUK @UN @genevapressclub

[Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative]

Final Statement of the Conference
“Countering Indian Transnational Repression: Sikh Resistance and the United Nations”

[Globalnews.ca @globalnews]

As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week for trade talks, police have warned a Canadian Sikh leader about a 'credible threat' to his life. https://t.co/ITzqeQcg5P

[Baaz @BaazNewsOrg]

As Carney heads to India for trade talks, a Canadian Sikh leader has been warned of a “credible threat” to his life.

Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation, says Vancouver Police delivered the warning Sunday, citing intel from a confidential informant. His wife and children were also deemed at risk, Global News is reporting.

Canadian security agencies and law enforcement have both shared that India is targeting Sikh Canadians as part of a transnational repression and state sponsored terrorism campaign, including mobilizing a known terrorist entity, the Bishnoi Gang, to conduct arsons, homicides, and extortions targeting Canadians.

The Carney government has moved ahead with normalizing ties without securing any public accountability from India.

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

40th Anniversary of the 26 January 1986 Sarbat Khalsa marked by active Khalistani Organisations today at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Amritsar! #Sikhs #Khalistan #SarbatKhalsa

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

40th Anniversary of the 26 January 1986 Sarbat Khalsa marked by active Khalistani Organisations today at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Amritsar! #Sikhs #Khalistan #SarbatKhalsa

[Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative]

The 40th anniversary of the 1986 Sarbat Khalsa reminds the world that the Sikh fight for dignity and justice continues. From Amritsar to every corner of the globe, the demand for struggle lives on.

@SikhFedUK

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

Representatives of @SikhFedUK @SikhFedCanada as part of @SikhFedIntl promoting the Khalistan freedom movement at an international conference on violence against Sikhs in India held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The conference was excellently organised by a well-respected NGO, the Baku Initiative Group @bakuinitiative with massive national media coverage.

Watch the space for more information.

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

This was the video produced by the @bakuinitiative and shown at the one-day conference on Friday 16 January in Baku, Azerbaijan.

@SikhFedIntl @SikhFedUK @SikhFedCanada @SikhFedAus etc. look forward to working with them and other NGOs to expose the atrocities of the Indian authorities and campaign for Khalistan on the international stage.

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

An historic geopolitical allyship building event was held between @SikhFedIntl and @bakuinitiative last weekend, culminating in the release of an informational booklet on the Khalistan free Sikh homeland movement by the Azerbaijanian "international cooperation" NGO.

The Baku...

[SikhPressAssociation @SikhPA]

Lawyers of Alberta (Canada) no longer have to swear an oath to the head of the commonwealth (currently King Charles) thanks to lawyer Prabjot Singh, who said his Sikh faith only allowed him to pledge loyalty to Akaal Purakh (God/divinity/Oneness).

Read:
https://t.co/3JliIsGmlr

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

Below is a short clip from an interview given by @gsjosan @UKLabour MP for Smethwick to @dailyajitnews on Sunday 30 November at @GNGSmethwick where he himself brings up the case of Jagtar Singh Johal.  

This clip has just been played on @akaalchannel this evening and he has been asked to publicly apologise and explain why he has misled the public with his lies.  

To deflect attention away from actions not taken by @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy @YvetteCooperMP in calling for the release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal since July 2024 he stated the previous @government had not engaged with @GSJohal85 & @MartinJDocherty

This was a blatant lie for which @gsjosan should immediately apologise to the public, Jagtar Singh Johal’s family, @MartinJDocherty @David_Cameron @JamesCleverly @trussliz @Jeremy_Hunt

The Labour leadership will also want to ensure their MP and NEC member publicly apologises for lying ASAP and consider if disciplinary action is appropriate.  @Conservatives and @theSNP politicians have been made aware of what amounts to defamation and will no doubt be considering what action is necessary. 

If anyone wants evidence of @gsjosan’s lies they will want to note the following substantiated facts:

David Cameron met Gurpreet Singh Johal and Martin Docherty-Hughes as Foreign Secretary on 12 February 2024. 

https://t.co/5mNI5hOvo9

James Cleverly met Gurpreet Singh Johal and Martin Docherty-Hughes as Foreign Secretary on 30 January 2023.

https://t.co/5mNI5hOvo9

Liz Truss met Gurpreet Singh Johal and Martin Docherty-Hughes as Foreign Secretary on 6 June 2022.

https://t.co/kG5ohZRYBs

Jeremy Hunt met Jagtar’s wife who travelled from India, Gurpreet Singh Johal and Martin Docherty-Hughes as Foreign Secretary on 24 April 2019.

https://t.co/TUkkawjr1Y

There should be political consequences if an MP lies in a media interview.  

A complaint to the parliamentary standards body is possible and potential legal action, as parliamentary privilege generally does not protect statements made outside the House of Commons.

The Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament incorporates the Nolan Principles of Public Life, which state that "Holders of public office should be truthful".

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

What is the road to Peace for Sikhs? #Punjab #Sikhs #Peace #SelfDetermination