Browsing Tag: Hunger Strike

The whole world knows about hunger strike by Bapu Surat Singh who clearly sends the serene message for the release of the Sikh prisoners. Time for action and peace!!!

Six California congressional representatives issued a letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday asking him to take up the cause of Surat Singh Khalsa, a U.S permanent resident on a hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16.

[AUDIO] BBC Asia covered the issue of 85 year old Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike for the release of Sikh political prisoners. Bapu Surat Singh is now on his 124th day of his hunger strike to death.

Despite Bhai Sahib’s worsening health, his struggle is converting into public movement day by day. Large numbers of politicians are visiting him to express support.

What kind of love is this? For one man to give up his own life for the freedom of others! A love that stretches beyond the self so that the self has no meaning unless it is with the sangat.

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been admitted to the hospital for having a severe stomach ache. As reported by the Punjab Spectrum, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s condition is not critical.

At the urging of Akal Takhat Bhai Sahib ended his fast as two prisoners are let out.

Bhai Lal Singh is expected to be released on Monday for 6 weeks.

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has collected essential details related to the cases of these 6 Sikh prisoners.

Sikh organization Dal Khalsa has knocked on the doors of Amnesty International urging it to intervene with Gurbaksh Singh hunger strike.

Students of Akal Academies are all set to invoke Akal Purakh's blessings for the Charhdi Kala of Khalsa Panth by Mass Prayers!

In the last few weeks, the story of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh and his hunger strike have become a focus for many people within the Sikh community. A hunger strike is a time-honored tactic of non-violent protest, meant to bring attention to political or human rights issues.

The Sikh nations esteemed Parchaarak Baba Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale is believed to have visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa earlier this morning at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh (Mohali).