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Convention held in New York was attended by 16 overseas Sikh organisations
World Sikh Convention sets formation of Khalistan as its aim
By : Babushahi Bureau
First Published : Tuesday, Mar 06, 2018 06:21 PM
Updated : Tuesday, Mar 06, 2018 07:01 PM
World Sikh Convention sets formation of Khalistan as its aim
By : Babushahi Bureau
First Published : Tuesday, Mar 06, 2018 06:21 PM
Updated : Tuesday, Mar 06, 2018 07:01 PM
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Overseas Sikh bodies discuss building The World Sikh Parliament
New York, March 6, 2018: Several Sikh organizations from around the world participated in the Wolrd Sikh Convention organised at New York recently to discuss building the World Sikh Parliament. The Sikh organisations from sixteen countries put forward candidates for the World Sikh Parliament. Jathedar Jagtar Singh Hawara will announce co-ordination committee for Punjab and rest of India at Vaisakhi 2018.
In the meeting held on August 2017 in Birmingham, UK, it was decided to setup World Sikh Parliament to provide direction and resolve issues in global Sikh affairs for future generations.
Sarbat Khalsa-elected Jathedar of Akal Takht, Jagtar Singh Hawara has asked all of the Khalsa Panth to come together and make this dream a reality. Answering this call, a diverse range of Sikh activists, Jathebandis, organizations and Gurdwara representatives from around the World, attended the two day World Sikh Convention in New York.
Held on March 3, the Convention started with Ardas and then a letter from Jathedar Jagtar Singh Hawara was specially read out for Convention by his lawyer Bhai Amar Singh Chahal. Support letter from Harpal Singh Cheema, Dal Khalsa was read by Dr Ranjit Singh. Other Supportive letters/videos from Bhai Ram Singh Damdami Taksal, Ex- Jathedar Siri Akal Thakht Sahib Joginder Singh Vedanti, Bhai Satnam Singh Khanda (Panj Singhs), Bhai Joga Singh UK, Bhai Manpreet Singh UK, Satkaar Committee Vancouver, Ranjit Singh Sarai & Amrik Singh Sahota (Council of Khalistan UK), Atinderpal Singh, Advocate Navkiran Singh Chandigarh, J S Ahluwalia Chandigah, Baljit Singh Khalsa (Wangar Magazine), Jasdev Singh (Supreme Council, Fremont USA), and many others Panthic personalities were shared with participants.
Many long serving Sikh Activists gave their views in what was unanimously accepted that a World Sikh Parliament is a must for the Khalsa Panth and we are long overdue a global sikh voice. There were 6 hours of warm, positive and productive discussions on both days, which showed the dedication of the participants.
Participants were noted Sikh activists and representatives from various countries like Australia, New Zealand, Punjab, Germany, Holland, Italy, Canada, United Kingdom and United States of America. These included Dr Amarjit Singh & Kuldip Singh , Swarnjit Singh Connecticut, Daljit Singh Stockton, Dr Pritpal Singh (American Gurdwara Parbandak Committee), Karnail Singh, Dr Shamsher Singh, Dr Hardam Singh Azaad, Dr Amrit Singh, Harjinder Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Baljinder Singh, Hardyal Singh (United Sikhs), Gurdev Singh Maan, Bibi Sarbjit Kaur, Bibi Gurmeet Kaur, Balwant Singh, Baljinder Singh Seattle, Narinder Singh Virginia, Jasjit Singh Khalsa, Sampuran Singh Houston, Jaswant Singh Hothi and many others from USA. From Punjab, participants included Advocate Amar Singh Chahal, Surinder Singh (Talking Punjab), Professor Harpal Singh, Dr Gurdashan Singh Dhillon Easher Singh and Sukhwinder Singh Nagoke. From Australia, Bhai Sham Singh (Australia Gurdwara Pandak committee),Maninder Singh, Giani Kuldeep Singh, Sukhrajwinder Singh, Daljinder Singh Brisbane, Gurvinder Singh Melbourne. From New Zealand, attendees included Gurmel Singh and Daljinder Singh. Canadian representatives included Kuldip Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Satnam Singh, Bhagat Singh Bhandal and Kulvir Singh. UK representatives included Jagjit Singh, Dupinderjit Singh and Jagveer Singh. Germany was represented by Gurcharan Singh (Frankfurt Gurdwara) and Narinder Singh. Italian Gurdwaras representative, Jasvir Singh participated along with Jaswinder Singh from Holland.
A significant mandate was given for progressing with its formation. Issues such as including representatives from sections of global sikh community, including Wanjara, Sikhligar Sikhs, Afghani Sikhs, etc as part of an inclusive approach to counter the divisions that are being created by radical Hindutva policies. The convention has requested all active Sikh youth activists, female Sikh activists and any remaining sikh organizations to come and be a part of this progress to the formation of the World Sikh Parliament. The Convention made a clear commitment to the formation of Sikh homeland Khalistan as an aim.
Bhai Dupinderjit Singh announced the 13 Gursikhs that had been selected in UK for the Parliament. Bhai Jaswinder Singh announced the 14 Gursikhs from Europe that had been selected. This now brings total number of World Sikh Parliament representatives to 94 from 16 countries with a further 56 places left from outside India and 150 from India. Nominations for this places are open to all global Sikh organizations that wish to participate in this process. Jathedar Jagtar Singh Hawara is himself announcing the 15 member working committee to select the India and Punjab representatives at Vaisakhi 2018.
Amardeep Singh from California reiterated the importance of World Sikh Parliament while efficiently handling the stage for both the days. Then Dr Amarjit Singh and many other noted and long serving Sikh Activists gave their views in what was unanimously accepted that a World Sikh Parliament is a must for the Khalsa Panth and we are long over due a global sikh voice.
New York based Bhai Himmat Singh who facilitated the event thanked the 300 delegates over 2 days from so many parts of the World. The next aim is to further reach out to all Sikh Organizations, Gurdwaras and activists so that they all can be part of this inclusive process.
