Two More California Cities Recognize 1984 anti-Sikh Massacres as Genocide
Posted: 20 Oct 2016
MADERA, California, USA—The City of Fowler and Madera, situated on the outskirts of Fresno passed separate resolutions to recognize anti-Sikh massacres in 1984 as a genocide. The resolutions were introduced in Fowler and Madera after Fresno had passed a similar resolution earlier.
Bill Nijjer, Kerman City Council member who played a prominent role in getting the 1984 Sikh genocide resolutions passed in Kerman as well as Fresno posted, “I’m very proud to announce that the City of Madera has passed a Resolution recognizing the 1984 Anti-Sikh Violence as GENOCIDE. Thank you to the Madera citizens who showed great leadership on this great accomplishment.”
The resolution in Madera was passed on October 19 while the Fowler resolution was passed on the 18th.
In total, 8 cities across the country have passed resolutions to recognize 1984 Sikh genocide.
Jakara Movement, a youth organization based out of Fresno posted –
1984 Sikh Genocide Resolution just passed in Madera. The baton is being passed up the 99. Would love to see the cities of Livingston, Turlock, Modesto, and even the Bay Area/Sacramento follow suit.
Big #paghsalute to all of our friends and family in the Fresno Area – from Fowler to Kerman, from Fresno to Madera that have worked extremely hard to have this passed – too many to name, but all of your seva is extremely appreciated.