LONDON: Thousands of Sikhs across the United Kingdom took part in a referendum for an independent Sikh homeland, Khalistan, at the Queen Elizabeth Centre near the British parliament on Sunday — the day when Indian premier Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984 for ordering Operation Blue Star in a bid to curb the Sikh movement.… Continue reading Sikhs vote for Khalistan in referendum
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Sikhs for Justice releases new map of Khalistan
Sikhs for Justice is a US-based Sikh organization that supports the secession of Punjab from India for the creation of Khalistan.It was founded and primarily headed by lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. It was banned in India in 2019 as an unlawful association. The ban came after it started campaigns for a Punjab independence referendum in… Continue reading Sikhs for Justice releases new map of Khalistan
Protest against Modi’s visit; a stark reminder over growing fascism in India
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): A large number of protesting Indian Americans had gathered at Lafayette Square park, in front of the White House, last Friday to remind the world about the growing specter of fascism in India by Narendra Modi’s led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The protestors strongly berated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by… Continue reading Protest against Modi’s visit; a stark reminder over growing fascism in India
India blocks US-based Sikh group’s bid to help virus-hit Indians pay for oxygen: Newsweek
NEW YORK, May 10 (APP):Reeling from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, India has been appealing for international help to deal with the deteriorating situation, but New Delhi has prevented a United States (US) based Sikh advocacy group from providing financial support to the Indians who are unable to afford the high cost of… Continue reading India blocks US-based Sikh group’s bid to help virus-hit Indians pay for oxygen: Newsweek
Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Thousands of farmers in tractor convoys on Tuesday burst through police barricades to take their protest against new farm laws to the heart of India’s capital as the nation marked Republic Day with a military parade. Angry farmers frustrated with the policies of the Narendra Modi government policies unleashed unprecedented chaos… Continue reading Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day
UN says Indian farmers have right to stage peaceful protests
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):The United Nations (UN) said on Friday that the Indian farmers have the right to peaceful protest and that the authorities should allow them to demonstrate. “People have a right to demonstrate peacefully, and authorities need to let them do so,” UN Secretary-General’s Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a… Continue reading UN says Indian farmers have right to stage peaceful protests
US-based Sikh group announces US $ 1 million for Punjab, Haryana farmers hurt in Delhi’s protests
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (APP): A United States (US)-based Sikh advocacy group, which is planning to organize a worldwide referendum to demand the secession of Punjab from India, Friday announced one million dollars in aid for Punjabi farmers who suffered injuries or damage to their vehicles in clashes with police as they marched into New… Continue reading US-based Sikh group announces US $ 1 million for Punjab, Haryana farmers hurt in Delhi’s protests
British Pakistanis, Kashmiris, Sikhs mark India’s Independence day as black day
LONDON, Aug 15 (APP): Thousands of the British Pakistani and Kashmiri community held a big peaceful demonstration outside Indian High Commission London on Saturday afternoon to mark India’s Independence day as ‘Black day’ which was also joined by Indian Sikh community. The participants expressed their full solidarity with the defenceless and oppressed people of Indian… Continue reading British Pakistanis, Kashmiris, Sikhs mark India’s Independence day as black day
India has failed to curb Kashmiris indigenous movement of independence in 73 years; says Hurriyat leader
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (APP):India has completely failed to curb the Kashmiris indigenous movement for their right to self-determination and independence during 73 years. “India has increased troops more than one million in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in a bid to press the just voice of Kashmiris but the day is not… Continue reading India has failed to curb Kashmiris indigenous movement of independence in 73 years; says Hurriyat leader
Year-long IIOJK siege fails to budge Kashmiris on self-determination right: APHC leader
ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Former APHC convener Syed Yousaf Naseem has said the year-long military siege of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) by over one million troops had failed to budge the Kashmiris on demanding their right to self-determination and freedom from the Indian yoke. Talking to APP, he said the Youm-e-Istehsal on August… Continue reading Year-long IIOJK siege fails to budge Kashmiris on self-determination right: APHC leader
Indian RD marked as Black Day; British Pakistanis, Kashmiris, Sikhs protest outside Indian HC
LONDON, Jan 26 (APP):Thousands of British Pakistani, Kashmiri and Sikh community held a big demonstration outside Indian High Commission on Sunday afternoon to mark January 26, Indian Republic day as “Black day”. They on the occasion expressed solidarity with the defenseless people of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, facing illegal occupation of their motherland by… Continue reading Indian RD marked as Black Day; British Pakistanis, Kashmiris, Sikhs protest outside Indian HC
Big Sikh rally in New York demands Khalistan as Indian minister addresses UNGA
NEW YORK, Sept 30 (APP):Waving placards like “Free Punjab, End Indian occupation” and “Modi (is) face of Indian terrorism”, hundreds of Sikhs staged a rally in front of the UN building in New York, as the Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addressed the UN General Assembly on Saturday. The demonstration organized by Sikhs… Continue reading Big Sikh rally in New York demands Khalistan as Indian minister addresses UNGA
Pro-Khalistan Sikh group to hold its first global rally at London’s Trafalgar Square next month
NEW YORK, July 19 (APP):Sikhs for Justice (SfJ), a New York-based advocacy group that plans to hold what it calls a “London Declaration” for an independence referendum for the Indian state of Punjab in the British capital on August 12, has offered to sponsor Sikh students and activists from various countries, including Pakistan, to… Continue reading Pro-Khalistan Sikh group to hold its first global rally at London’s Trafalgar Square next month
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- A delegation of members of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, belonging to Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, called on President Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr
