The Selective Lens on Water Sharing - Indus Water Treaty and Satluj Yamuna Link Canal
1. Punjab and Haryana are set to hold talks on the construction of the SYL canal. Yet, no one points out that Haryana is already receiving 18 LAF (lakh acre-feet) of water out of its 34 LAF allotment under the SYL scheme.
2. India has sought to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, citing a "change in circumstances" and is pushing to renegotiate its terms.
3. How is it that circumstances have changed only with respect to the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) of the Indus basin, but not for the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej)?
4. The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) itself reports that over 117 out of 150 blocks in Punjab (East Punjab) are overexploited.
5. Does this not amount to a serious change in circumstances—one that calls for reconsidering the unjust and extra-constitutional allocation of the eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) to non-riparian states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi?
6. Will these basic points be taken up for discussion in the upcoming meeting?
Former DIG Dilbagh Singh sentenced to 7 years term this month for his role in extra-judicial fake encounter killing of a Hindu youth at the pretext of militancy 31 years ago. His statement to media is proof of Indian State’s planned persecution of Punjab civilians in 1980s-90s.
Sikh naujawan led by @PanthSewak_ Bhai @DaljitSinghPB and Bhai Lal Singh Akalgarh attended “Teeja Ghallughara” memorial samagam at Akal Takht Sahib yesterday on 40th anniversary of June’84.
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***Joint decision to be reached through Gurmatta at the “Vishav Sikh Ekatarta” on #MiriPiriDivas : @PanthSewaks_
***Participation will come from representatives of various bodies, orders and organisations
Amritsar (25 June 2023): Panth Sewak personalities Bhai Daljit Singh, Bhai Narayan Singh, Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala and Bhai Satnam Singh Jhanjian today shared information about the global Sikh gathering that is to be held on Miri Piri Day.
Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Narayan Singh told journalists that the Khalsa Panth has long had a tradition of joint decisions and joint leadership which has dissipated over the last century and more, due to the popularity of Western-style organisational structures and practices. It is for this reason that the system through which the central body of the Khalsa Panth, Sri Akal Takht Sahib was maintained, has been compromised and is no longer under the joint supervision of Panch Pardhani and Gurmatta traditions.
They further stated that due to the lack of a Panthic system maintaining Sri Akal Takht Sahib, a number of parties with vested interests, concerned primarily with garnering electoral votes, now appoint and remove the five Jathedars of the Takht Sahibs at their will. Evidence of this can be seen in the past few days where the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee removed Giani Harpreet Singh for his position as Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, declaring Giani Raghbir Singh in his place.
Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala and Bhai Satnam Singh Jhanjian said that their efforts and those of their kindred Panth Sewak peers are with the intention to form a common opinion among different sections of Sikh society as to how Panthic traditions and service of our institutions can be revived and engaged.
They further informed gathered members of the press, that the global Sikh gathering is being held at Sri Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Miri Piri Day on Wednesday 28 June. This gathering will receive worldwide participation as Sikh representatives from within the global Khalsa Panth and those serving the Guru’s Sangat will be present in the virtual sphere.
Invitations have been delivered for the global Sikh gathering in good time with the primary purpose being to make the sincerest efforts to take joint decisions in accordance with Gurmat and Panthic traditions for the maintenance of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The four concluded that their call for unity had received the warmest of receptions with sincerity and gratitude.
Panth Sewak personalities expressed their hope that with the grace of Guru Sahib, and under Gurmat and Panthic traditions, the global Sikh gathering would be successful in achieving its aim.
Bhai Parmjit Singh Panjwar’s shahadat is an inspiration for the Sikh sangarsh: @PanthSewak_ Collective
News that Bhai Parmjit Singh Panjwar, chief of the Khalistan Commando Force, has been killed by armed assailants while underground is a huge shock for the ongoing Sikh sangarsh. At the same time however, this news is a testament to the fact that Bhai Paramjit Singh fulfilled his responsibility to fight for the liberation of Khalistan with his blood and sweat until his final breath.
Bhai Parmjit Singh and his family’s contribution to the armed struggle is exemplary. Alongside the shahadat of multiple family members, Bhai Paramjit Singh’s own shaheedi today takes their sacrifice to a new pinnacle. They will forever be an inspiration for coming generations and especially those naujawan that choose this path of sangarsh.
Bhai Paramjit Singh Panjwar lived on this path of armed struggle as a warrior. Sikh sangat around the world will be doing ardaas that Bhai Parmjit Singh be accepted into Satguru’s sanctuary and to bless the Khalsa Panth with renewed strength to continue down this path with reinvigorated commitment.
Bhai Parmjit Singh’s shahadat takes place at the same time that the Indian state has been actively trying to manipulate and suppress Sikh issues in accordance with their own interests. In this context, we must recognize the gravity and severity of this attack on one of our revered generals. Our enemy should remember that the Truth will not be suppressed by attacks like this and the Khalsa Panth will remain steadfast to continue this sangarsh with the support of the Guru.
Instability is spreading throughout the world, South Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, and this tension is inevitably impacting Sikhs as well. At this stage, the Indian state is directly targeting key Sikh concepts, institutions, and Sikh leadership to neutralize our resistance. In this situation, it is even more imperative that the sangat and Khalsa panth take concrete steps to facilitate mutual trust and consensus, while strengthening our internal organizational structures.
Bhai Daljit Singh
Bhai Bhupinder Singh Bhalvan
Bhai Satnam Singh Jhajian
Bhai Rajinder Singh Mughalvaal
Bhai Narain Singh
Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala
Bhai Sukhdev Singh Dodd
Bhai Lal Singh Akaalgarh
Bhai Hardeep Singh Mehraj
Bhai Amrik Singh Isru
Bhai Manjit Singh Phagwara
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May 6, 2023 CE
Very #Important Update —
Advocate Jaspal Singh @Manjhpur of @PanjaabLawyers has released a non-exhaustive list of persons arrested/detained since 18 March when police launched its ongoing crackdown.
The list includes —
1. Details of 5 persons detained under NSA.
2. Details of 15 persons arrested under two FIR, Khalchian and Shahkot.
3. Details (Names) of 71 persons detailed under 107/151 (preventive detention)
4. Information about 63 more persons detailed under 107/151 (preventive detention).
Advocate Jaspal Singh @Manjhpur’s Twitter handle is also blocked in #India. His Facebook profile is also blocked.
He was extending information that how families of Sikh youth arrested/detained can avail legal aid and legal remedies.