Browsing Tag: 1984

The Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Akal Takhat

SSS Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji reflects on the martrydom of the Akal Takhat.
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Amitabh Bachchan pleads innocence in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

After being barred by Akal Takht from participating in a religious function, Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan has written a letter to the highest Sikh body, mentioning that he had not said anything against the community during the 1984 riots.
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1984 riots: ‘Why nobody noticed Amitabh Bachchan spewing venom in India’

"I wonder why no one in India lodged case against Amitabh Bachchan for provoking killing of Sikhs," said Jagdish Kaur, prime witness in 1984 anti- Sikh riots while talking to TOI on Thursday.
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The Revolution of Truth : Sach Productions

I know many people in the Indian community believe that wealth is the measure for success, but very few believe that experience, and life fulfillment itself can be successful.
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Arming the Weapon of Knowledge

Over the weekend of June 3-5, Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) staff presented eight events in Ontario and Virginia to commemorate significance of the attacks of 1984 to Sikhs, and to bring Sikh communities together in celebration of their linguistic and cultural heritage, and their future.
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Close to 35,000 Sikhs attend 1984 Sikh Freedom Rally in UK

The Sikh Federation UK, which organised the event, said people travelled to London in coaches to attend the Freedom Rally at Trafalgar Square. Delegations also came from Europe for the event. Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes spoke at the rally alongside leaders and prominent personalities from the Sikh people in the UK, Europe and India.
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1984 riots: Witness pressurised to save Sajjan Kumar

For more than 26 years, the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots have been fighting a long and lonely battle for justice. Justice is not only being delayed but virtually denied by powerful Congress leaders - ironically even by those whose job is to protect the interests of the minorities.
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Judicial Probe into Haryana Grave Demanded

Sikhs for Justice and All India Sikh Student Federation have moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court demanding a judicial probe into the horrific killing of Sikhs in village Hondh-Chillar in Rewari District, Haryana on November 2, 1984.
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Mass Graves of Sikhs killed in 1984 Sikh Genocide discovered after 26 years

The All-India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) today claimed to have discovered a village in Haryana’s Rewari district where Sikhs were killed in the 1984 riots and since then the homes inhabited by them and the village gurdwara have been lying in ruins. Responding to the claim, the SGPC said it would investigate into the matter.
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SGPC observed Ardas Divas but opposed shutdown call

(SGPC) and ruling Badal Dal, today, observed Ardas Divas (prayer day) to remember victims of Sikh Genocide 1984. Prayers were offered at various historical Sikh Gurudwaras managed by the SGPC. ..various Sikh organizations called for Punjab bandh (shutdown) on Nov. 3 to protest against denial of justice to the victims...
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