Harsimrat Kaur Badal :Letter to Sikkim CM to Save Sikkim's Historic Gurudwara Gurudongmar Sahib

Sikkim's Historic Gurudwara Gurudongmar Sahib

Copy of Letter to Sikkim CM Prem Singh

Miscreants are attempting to tamper with status quo of Sikkim's historic Gurudwara Gurudongmar Sahib, despite Supreme Court orders to protect it.  Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang to look into the matter & do the needful for it being deeply attached to Sikh sentiment.

https://twitter.com/HarsimratBadal_/status/1285473475046469632?

Pavitar Singh :Always Do Your Part in Vocalizing Discrimination To Bring About Change in Society

Update :

The manager of the agency called me up and discussed the matter in detail. She apologized and acknowledged that her colleague's actions were uncalled for and the whole situation on her end could have been handled better. I had a heartfelt conversation with the manager for her to understand the gravity of the matter.

The agent has since issued an official apology to me with the manager and director in the loop and the company has also accepted my offer to have a scheduled online session to learn about Sikhism, the significance of the turban and every individual's right to practice our religion in workplaces according to the constitution of Singapore regardless of race, language and religion.

                      Pavitar Singh

I have also offered a free of charge training session to the agency on how they can better approach prospective clients and candidates whilst being sensitive to one's religious practices and background. They are going to schedule it with me soon.

I still stand by my decision to not reveal names because smear campaigning is never a solution and it destroys lives. As seen in this letter of apology, the agent is a mother of 2 kids and I am unknown to her personal situation. Had I revealed names, her job could be on the line thus affecting the stability of her family.

There has been a lot of talk about how her name and the agency's name should be released to name and shame them. However, it is unlike me to shame someone, goes against my morals and the very teachings of my religion.

The whole point of sharing my experience was to highlight the prevalent decimation in our country and the importance of combating it effectively.

By taking the high road of educating, I have very successfully created a rapport with the agency to be educated on my faith and its practices so as to prevent such incidents in the future.

My methods may not be agreeable to many but this is the method I choose to adopt and I see more benefit in it than destroying someone's life and livelihood.

I am glad this matter has been handled amicably and appropriately and I urge everyone to always do their part in vocalizing discrimination and in their personal capacities, bring about change.

I am grateful to all the outpouring of support I have received.

Thank you.

Pavitar Singh

Dr.Gurdeep kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

https://www.facebook.com/Parvitar1/posts/2888610314600695

http://sikhsindia.blogspot.com/2020/07/pavitar-singh-cloth-thingy-on-your-head.html

Pavitar Singh :'Cloth Thingy on Your head': Sikh Man's Discriminatory Experience Applying For Job Goes Viral

      Today (July 21) Marks Racial Harmony Day

Pavitar Singh,who lives in Singapore applied to a certain organization for business needs which entails a certain level of face to face interaction. He shared a recent experience while applying for a job in “a certain organisation for business needs

Received a phone call this morning to be told that I fit the bill but was explicitly told this;

"Sorry ah sir, I see your name ends with Singh. So you have the cloth thingy on your head ah? Is it removable or do you always wear it?"

I replied: Yes, I am a Singh. It is called a turban and no it is not removable. Is there an issue?

Lady on the phone: The thing is I'm not sure if the organisers will be comfortable with it.

Me: You do know that the constitution allows me to work and live as a Singaporean whilst having my turban on right? Mind you, I was in the Airforce. A place not many can be in due to clearance issues.

Lady: Oh! You were in the Airforce?! A bit surprising!

Me: Thank you for your time. I will lodge an official report for the authorities to look into this matter.

Lady starts apologizing profusley and I simply cut the call.

                                      Pavitar Singh

Not the first time this has happened and it is a bit apalling that as a citizen of this country I am being told I can't conduct myself with my turban on.

Will definitely be viewing my options and will escalate this matter to ensure no other individual becomes a victim of such discrimination.

https://www.facebook.com/Parvitar1

https://www.asiaone.com/digital/cloth-thingy-your-head-sikh-mans-discriminatory-experience-applying-job-goes-viral

Dr,Gurdeep Kaur

Associate Proessor

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College

University of Delhi

BJP CM Biplab Deb Calls Jats, Sardars 'Low Minded', Clarifies Later; Congress Demands Apology

Tripura CM Biplab Deb has once again triggered a controversy withhis remarks on Haryana's Jat community and Punjab's Sardars (Sikhs) that theyare "low minded" compared to the Bengalis. A video of the TripuraCM's speech at an Agartala Press Club event has gone viral on social media with the Opposition party demanding action against him for "insulting Sikhs andJats".

"If we talk about the people of Punjab, we say, he's a Punjabi, a Sardar. The Sardar isn't afraid ofanyone. They are very strong but have less brains. One can't win them over with strength but with love and affection. Let me tell you about the Jats of Haryana. So how do people talk about Jats they say Jats are less intelligent

but are very physically healthy. If you challenge a Jat, he will bring his gun out of his house," said Biplab Deb.

"For Bengal or Bengalis, it is said that one shouldn't challenge them with regards to intelligence. Bengalis are known as very intelligent and it is their identity in India every community is known with a
certain type and character," he said further.

Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala, who himself hails from Haryana, took offense and termed Deb's remarks "a BJP mindset". He asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi,Haryana CM Manoharlal Khattar and BJP President JP Nadda to break their silence and apologise for their leader's remark.

The Tripura CM later clarified his remarks and said that he had mentioned the views of some people about Punjabis and Jats.

"In an event organized at Agartala Press Club, I had mentioned the views of some people about my Punjabi and Jat brothers. My impression was not to hurt any society. I am proud of both Punjabi and Jat communities. I myself have lived among them for a long time," he said.

https://english.jagran.com/india/bjp-cm-biplab-deb-calls-jats-sardars-low-minded-congress-demands-apology-action-10014220

United Sikhs :Helping Out Relief During COVID-19 In San Jose, CA,USA

UNITEDSIKHS team in collaboration with OpeningDoors2020, distributed fresh fruit (banana, apple, grapes), vegetarian sandwiches, cereal boxes, green tea tetra packs, sanitizers, masks, socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, to over 100 homeless people near St. Jame's park in downtown San Jose, CA.

RealproductsInc-a family owned produce store in San Jose, generously donated fresh fruit - Apples, Bananas and Grapes.

Volunteers plan to preform this seva every two weeks in St. Jame's park, due to the area's high need for food and essential supplies.

https://unitedsikhs.salsalabs.org/ncal/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDSIKHS.org
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

India To Provide Shelter To 700 Afghan Sikhs, Hindus Who Faced Terror Threats In Home Nation

The Amit Shah led Home Ministry has approved long term visas to 700 Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan in a move which is usually reserved for persecuted minorities from the region.

Preparations are now underway to fulfill the necessary formalities and the Afghan minorities are expected to arrive in India before 15 August.

https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/india-to-provide-shelter-to-700-afghan-sikhs-hindus-who-faced-terror-threats-in-home-nation?fbclid=IwAR14eSk_

DSGMC:स्त्री अकाली दल द्वारा दिल्ली में 2 दिवसीय वृक्षारोपण अभियान चलाया गया नीम के पेड़ लगाकर पर्यावरण शुध करने के प्रयास किये गये।

       स्त्री अकाली दल द्वारा दिल्ली में 2 दिवसीय वृक्षारोपण अभियान :

नई दिल्ली 20 जुलाई 2020: स्त्री अकाली दल की राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्षा बीबी जागीर कौर द्वारा देशभर में शुरु की गई वृक्षारोपण मुहिम के तहत आज दिल्ली के अलग अलग हिस्सों में स्त्री अकाली दल द्वारा नीम के पेड़ लगाये गये।

दल की दिल्ली स्टेट की अध्यक्षा बीबी रणजीत कौर द्वारा हरि नगर से आज प्रातः 2 दिवसीय मुहिम की शुरुआत की गई जिसमें 10 नीम के पेड़ लगाये गये। उन्होंने बताया कि हमारी राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्षा के आदेश मुताबिक दिल्ली में 20 और 21 तारीख को पेड़ लगाने की मुहिम चलाई जा रही है जिसके तहत पूरी दिल्ली में दल की महिलाएं ज्यादा से ज्यादा पेड़ लगाकर पर्यावरण बेहतर बनाने के प्रयास करेंगी। इसके अतिरिक्त उतरी दिल्ली, पूर्वी दिल्ली, दक्षिणी दिल्ली, सैंटरल दिल्ली में भी वृक्षारोपण मुहिम के तहत पेड़ लगाये गये। पश्चिमी दिल्ली में शाहपुरा, तिलक नगर आदि इलाकों में भी इस मुहिम को चलाया गया। भुपिन्दर कौर द्वारा पंजाबी बाग में वृक्ष लगाये गये 

दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबन्धक कमेटी अधीन चलाये जा रहे गुरु नानक सुखशाला में भी रणजीत कौर, अमृता कौर, सुरबीर कौर, बलजीत कौर, मंजीत कौर, चरनजीत कौर, गुरमीत कौर फतेह नगर, गुरमीत कौर सुभाष नगर आदि ने नीम के पेड़ लगाये। बीबी रणजीत कौर ने कहा सभी महिलाओं ने एक प्रण भी लिया है कि वह केवल ही इन पेड़ों को लगाकर फोटा सैशन तक ही सीमित नहीं रहेंगी बल्कि सभी इन पेड़ो ंकी पूरी देखभाल भी करेंगी ताकि जल्द से जल्द यह विशाल पेड़ बनकर पर्यावरण शुधि में सहयोग करें।

News Courtsey,
Mr.Sudeep Singh
DSGMC

Pakistan Govt Lays Artificial Turf in Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara to Help Pilgrims in Hot Weather

The Pakistan government has laid a 16,000 feet artificial turf in the courtyard of the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara to facilitate bare-footed pilgrims walk on the marble floor in the scorching heat.

For the facilitation of Sangat during harsh weather conditions, Astroturf is being spread out at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.

Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan have been visiting the gurdwara after it was reopened on June 29 following its closure for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sikhs from Pakistan and India are allowed to visit the Darabar Sahib by following the SOPs for social distancing. ETPB and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee have made special arrangements for the safety of the pilgrims.

Indian pilgrims are currently not visiting the gurdwara as India temporarily suspended the pilgrimage and registration for the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara on March 16 in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

https://www.news18.com/news/world/pakistan-govt-lays-artificial-turf-in-kartarpur-sahib-gurdwara-to-help-pilgrims-in-hot-weather-2

UNITED SIKHS Team Punjab Visit to Prabh Aasra, A Home for Helpless and Destitute

UNITED SIKHS team Punjab met founder members of Prabh Aasra, a home for helpless and destitute and donated sanitizers, gloves and masks for the inhabitants and the medical staff of this shelter home.

This Shelterhome, which has males and females of all age groups, special children, physically challenged who are rescued, treated and reunited with their families whenever possible. We are so glad to have been of assistance to them and participate in this noble seva.

https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDSIKHS.org

Coronavirus Support :Crossover Church Tampa, Florida Donated Essentials Worth Over $7000 to Sikh Gurdwara inTampa Bay,Florida For Distribution

https://www.facebook.com/tampagurudwara

Gudwara Babe Di Ber,Sialkot,Pakistan

Gudwara Babe Di Ber :Mr.Khurram Ch,Mr.Sheikh Ali and Gurdwara Sewak Sd.Akash Singh

Pakistan government has opened 500 years old Gurdwara Babe Di Ber situated in Sialkot of Punjab province. Now, the Indian Sikh devotees will also be able to pay obeisance at this historic Sikh shrine, which remained closed for a long time.

Mr.Khurram Ch. from Sheikhupura,Punjab who visted Gurdwara Babe di Ber on 19th July 2020 and shared  pictutres of his visit to Gurdwara.

This Gurdwara Sahib was built by a Sikh devotee named Natha Singh in the memory of rst Sikh master Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is said that Guru Nanak Sahib had taken rest beneath the tree of berries at this place in Sialkot while returning from Kashmir. Situated at a distance of 140 Kilometers from Lahore, this Gurdwara Sahib has been opened on the directions of west Punjab’s Governor Mohammad Sarvar.

Guru Nanak Sahib had taken rest beneath the tree of berries at this place .

Pics  and News Courtsey,
Mr.Khurram Ch
Sheikhupura,Punjab
Pakistan