Hardeep Singh The Indian government is giving different treatments to Kangna Ranaut’s starrer ‘Emergency’ and Diljit Dosanjh’s movie ‘Punjab 95’. Despite stiff opposition from Sikhs and other sections, the Indian government gave nod to the release of ‘Emergency’, which not only distorts history, but also shows Sikhs in poor light. It was released on January 17 across Indian union. However,...
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Nonagenarian crusader passes away while fighting for release of Sikh political prisoners
Hardeep Singh A nonagenarian Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa left for the heavenly world on Wednesday while demanding release of Sikh political prisoners who, despite completing their imprisonments, have been languishing in different jails of India for decades, and upholding his commitment. His prolonged hunger strike gave new direction to the Sikh struggle for their political prisoners. A beacon...
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