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Introduction: । ਅਫਸੋਸ! ਸਮੇਂ ਦੇ ਗੇੜ ਨਾਲ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਪੈਰੋਕਾਰ ਹੋਣ ਦਾ ਦਾਅਵਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਸਮਾਜ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਹੋਰ ਪà©à¨°à¨šà¨²à¨¿à¨¤ ਮੱਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਨà©à¨¯à¨¾à¨ˆà¨†à¨‚ ਵਾਂਗੂ ਇਕ ਕਰਮਕਾਂਡੀ ਫਿਰਕੇ ਦਾ ਰੂਪ ਧਾਰਨ ਕਰ ਗਿਆ।
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Introduction: The movie had been banned on 4 April by the governments of Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and Jammu apprehending law and order problem but the panel did not agree with this. The movie is based on freedom movement of Punjab during the 198os. The movie telecasts the terror that reigned during those times.
Introduction: Baba Harnam Singh (Damdami Taksal) who was assigned the duty of kar sewa said that the memorial was made from expensive white marble,
Introduction: Violence against American Sikhs that has increased in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001.
Bullying being experienced by as many as three in every four Sikh boys.
Introduction: Guru Nanak warned us about the negative cultural practices that over the years attach themselves to our different religions and distort underlying ethical teachings. It is true for all faiths and it is certainly applies to caste which has little to do with the ethical imperatives of Hinduism
Introduction: Over the past few days the Indian news outlets have been talking about Sadda Haq being a controversial film promoting Khalistan. It is no doubt that Sadda Haq discusses the militancy era, but it’s aim is to show the truth that has been pushed under the rug by the government and media.
Introduction: Ambassador Wnendt’s full reply is below. WSO will continue to raise the issue of Prof. Bhullar’s imminent execution and will continue to speak out strongly against the death penalty.
Introduction: A desperate Jaipur man watched while his wife and daughter lay dying on the road, but no one stopped to help. We can help make sure this never happens again.
Introduction: In India, it is largely cases involving the poor and the down-trodden – who are the victims of class-bias – which result in an imposition of a death penalty. Here one hardly finds a rich or affluent person going to the gallows.
Therefore, it is apparent that the death penalty, as it is used now, is discriminatory. It strikes mostly against the disadvantaged sections of society, showing its arbitrary and capricious nature – thus rendering it unconstitutional.
Introduction: We are asking all members of the Sikh community to be vigilant. We are urging all Sikh Gurdwaras (temples) to review their security procedures and to be in contact with their local police departments, possibly to request additional patrols. We also recommend that local law enforcement be consulted during the upcoming weekend services as Sikhs gather in large numbers for prayer service (kirtan diwans).
Introduction: “When the offence in respect of which extradition is requested is punishable by death under the Requesting State and the laws of the Requested State do not permit such punishment for that offence, extradition may be refused unless the Requesting State furnishes such assurances as the Requested State considers sufficient that the death penalty shall not be imposed, or, if imposed shall not be enacted.â€
Introduction: UNITED SIKHS, pledges to continue to support and protect you and your loved ones. Please feel free to download and distribute our KNOW YOUR RIGHTS informational booklet that was created by the UNITED SIKHS law team to keep you informed of what you are entitled to when experiencing bullying, betrayal, discrimination, or false accusations. Be educated and empower yourself about your rights when encountering various law enforcement agencies.
Introduction: In the letter, Tom Mulcair states that wife of Prof. Bhullar as a Canadian citizen expects the Canadian Government to bring attention to the situation regarding her husband. Mulcair further asked Harper to press India to abolish death penalty.
Introduction: Prof. Bhullar is an Indian national who applied for asylum in Germany in 1994 but was deported back to India where he was sentenced to death in 2001. The German courts have recognized that his deportation was due to procedural errors and was in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights.