Jaswant Singh Khalra Archives

07 Jul

Akal Takht Jathedar Condemns Ban on Satluj, Calls It an Attack on Freedom of Expression

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has strongly criticised the Union Government's decision to stop the screening of the film Satluj in India. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, is based on the life of human rights activist Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.Describing the move as an attack on freedom of expression, the Jathedar said suppressing the history of atrocities committed against minority Sikhs at a time when human rights are being discussed across the world is unconstitutional and reflects an authoritarian mindset.Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra played a crucial…

British Columbia Marks September 6th as “Jaswant Singh Khalra Day” to Honor Human Rights Activist’s Legacy

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): In a poignant recognition of the fight for justice, the Government of British Columbia has declared September 6th as “Jaswant Singh Khalra Day,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the human rights activist’s abduction and disappearance. Khalra, a courageous Sikh activist, is widely remembered for his efforts to expose the systemic violence and human rights violations perpetrated against the Sikh community in Punjab during the 1980s and early '90s. Jaswant Singh Khalra's activism focused on unveiling the mass disappearances, unlawful killings, and secret cremations of thousands of Sikhs in Punjab under the guise of counterinsurgency operations. His tireless…

New School in US Named After Human Rights Icon Jaswant Singh Khalra, Aims to Inspire Future Generations

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California, USA (National Times): A new school named in honour of renowned Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was officially inaugurated in the United States, marking a significant tribute to his legacy. The opening ceremony was attended by his wife, Parmjit Kaur, and daughter, Navkiran Kaur Khalra, alongside a large gathering of community members and guests. Jaswant Singh Khalra, known globally for exposing mass human rights violations in Punjab during the 1980s and 1990s, continues to inspire social justice movements across the diaspora. The newly inaugurated school stands as a symbol of his enduring fight for truth, justice, and…