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“One elderly Sikh man took on the Indian government, staunch and stalwart, and won. This alone should ignite the power we have as a community, unrelenting and fearless in our pursuit for human rights and a place to call home, Khalistan.” medium.com/@damanvirkau...
The Valor of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa
The plight of Sikh political prisoners in India had gained worldwide attention in 2013. Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, enduring two hunger strikes in…
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April 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Most of the gurdwara sahib is crumbling, broken bricks and pieces laying on the floor, and graffiti callously painted on the walls.” medium.com/@damanvirkau...
Our Crumbling Sikh History in Pakistan
At first glance, trash is strewn about the gurdwara sahib premises. Even from photographs, one can assess the extreme deterioration of the…
medium.com
March 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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🚨 Jagtar Singh Johal ACQUITTED in Punjab court.

But the British blogger won't walk free as he faces eight almost identical cases - based on the same torture 'confession' as this trial.

It's down to the UK Govt to bring him home 🧵
March 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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NEW from @dropsitenews.com: As Modi Visits D.C., Sikh Americans Say Surveillance and Threats Continue

An alleged transnational campaign of killings and intimidation targeting Sikh dissidents has not abated.

Read the full story by @mazmhussain.bsky.social ⬇️

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As Modi Visits D.C., Sikh Americans Say Surveillance and Threats Continue
An alleged transnational campaign of killings and intimidation targeting Sikh dissidents has not abated
www.dropsitenews.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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“Worn down by harassment and threats, many of Trump’s critics will be tempted to retreat to the sidelines. Such a retreat would be perilous. When fear, exhaustion, or resignation crowds out citizens’ commitment to democracy, emergent authoritarianism begins to take root.”
The Path to American Authoritarianism
What comes after democratic breakdown.
www.foreignaffairs.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The progressive New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh joins @mehdirhasan.bsky.social in a Town Hall, to discuss the Canadian elections, Trump’s designs on Canada, and Gaza.

Friday, January 24 at 10:30am ET (7:30am PT, 3:30pm GMT), Q&A exclusively for Zeteo’s paid subscribers.
January 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Fateh! On today’s blog, learn more about our most recent legal victory: Ensuring a young Singh’s right to maintain his kirpan in school. www.sikhcoalition.org/blog/2024/fa...
December 24, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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British Sikhs being asked about views on India at UK airports, says Labour MP
British Sikhs being asked about views on India at UK airports, says Labour MP
Exclusive: Preet Gill says a number of Sikhs have been stopped at border, raising concerns over Delhi’s influence British Sikhs are being stopped at airports and questioned about their attitudes towards India, a Labour MP has said, raising concerns about…
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December 15, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Murder, espionage, and a diplomatic rift: The assassination of a Sikh separatist in Canada is unravelling a crisis between India and Canada. Writer @sushantsingh.bsky.social explores the aftermath: thewalrus.ca/spies-gangst...
December 10, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Another very interesting detail from Reid's piece, via the @sikhcoalition.bsky.social:

"If he wins, Mr. Singh will potentially be the first turban-wearing Sikh elected to a state legislature in the United States."
December 9, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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Narendra Modi's Hindutva (Hindu nationalist) regime in India is carrying out a memoricide: the systematic distortion of the country’s past to impose its vision of the future.
Memoricide: Hindu Nationalism’s Project of Erasing Minority Contributions to India’s History
The ruling party is systematically distorting the country’s past to impose its vision of the future
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November 26, 2024 at 11:07 PM
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‘It’s about political will’: is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad?
‘It’s about political will’: is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad?
Relatives and campaigners hope Labour will usher in a step-change in the handling of hostage cases Gurpreet Singh Johal is sitting in a London hotel lobby the night before he is due to meet David Lammy. He recalls in his soft Scottish burr that this…
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November 24, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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Opinion | Mobilizing Sikh Americans For U.S. Congress Recognition Of 1984 Sikh Genocide

"But passing [H.Res.1554] through Congress will take sustained action and our collective voice. Every Sikh American must do their part..."

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Mobilizing Sikh Americans For U.S. Congress Recognition Of 1984 Sikh Genocide
"Perhaps most importantly, H.Res 1554 is a stand for truth, an acknowledgment of an atrocity, and a promise to future generations that their suffering will not be ignored."
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November 20, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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Canada’s security agencies suspect Modi knew of plot to kill Sikh activist: Intelligence has also tied India’s External Affairs Minister to interference operations, source says
Canada’s security agencies suspect Modi knew of plot to kill Sikh activist
Intelligence has also tied India’s External Affairs Minister to interference operations, source says
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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Police investigating violent plots aimed at Sikh places of worship and law enforcement in Surrey and Brampton

Whatsapp chats show pro-Indian government groups sharing plans to use weapons, petrol bombs and incite acts of violence
Police Investigating Violent Plots Aimed at Sikh Places of Worship and Law Enforcement in Surrey and Brampton
‘This is not a Sikh versus Hindu issue’
pressprogress.ca
November 10, 2024 at 7:15 PM