Navjot Sawhney : A London-Based Sikh Engineer Was denied Entry Into A Club And Labelled A Terrorist in Krakow ,Poland

Navjot Sawhney, a London-based engineer who is currently travelling through Europe.

While stopping over in Poland for the weekend, Sawhney went to a club called Shakers with a few of his friends.

Sawhney told BuzzFeed that while all his friends were allowed to enter the club, he wasn’t. According to him, the bouncer said that since he was wearing a turban, it meant he was a “terrorist”.

“All of my friends with whom I was visiting the club – including my best friend Steve (a white, British student) – were permitted entry,” Sawhney told BuzzFeed. “Only I was turned away. When I asked why, the bouncer told me it was because of my dress code. Steve pointed out that he and I were dressed identically. The bouncer replied that I was wearing a turban, and that meant I was a terrorist.”

After a discussion with the bouncer and an attempt to end the situation, the bouncer punched Sawhney, resulting in his turban falling to the ground.

“I offered to shake his hand, to bring the unpleasantness to an end,” Sawhney said. “That is when he punched me, and knocked my turban off my head.”

Sawhney wrote a Facebook post about the incident that has been has gone hugely viral.It also garnered the attention of the Polish embassy in London, which assured Sawhney that it would look into the matter.

A few days after his first post, Sawhney wrote another one in which he thanked all the people that supported him and the Polish embassy. He also attached an apology from the club.

“The support and encouragement I have received since I posted about my experience in Krakow has been truly overwhelming,” Sawhney told BuzzFeed.

“I cannot sufficiently express how grateful I am,” he continued, explaining that it was the support from Polish people and others all around the world that made the difference.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/this-sikh-guys-facebook-post-about-racism-in-poland-has-gone#.fuAEdDAMp

Kejriwal speaks out against 'Santa-Banta', supports plea to ban jokes on Sikh community

Kejriwal expression of support for the issue comes even as the Aam Aadmi Party is planning to contest elections in Punjab,The Hindu report notes.

"While we are a fun loving community, and love our culture — the bhangra, the language — we DO NOT like it when '12 baje jokes' or 'Santa Banta jokes' are cracked at our expense," the petition says, adding, "It is not about Sikhs not being able to take a joke, it's about hurting our religious sentiments." The petition was filed by RPS Kohli, a businessman from West Delhi.

In article in The Times of India, Kohli has said that bigotry 'should not go unchallenged' and that such humour is a form of physical, psychological and spiritual exploitation of the Sikh community. Kohi recalled an incident in which a group of Sikhs saved a group of drowning boys by tossing their turbans to them and questioned how the saviours would feel if the rescued persons were to say to them, "Sardar, baara baj gaye the kya?"

A petition demanding that such jokes should be pulled down from websites has been filed by senior lawyer Harvinder Chowdhury. In an interview with Debobrat Ghosh of Firstpost, she said, "It's high time that we came out strongly against the wrong portrayal of Sikhs through Santa Banta jokes. Many of the jokes are highly objectionable and have pornographic content."

Chowdhury has claimed that she was ridiculed in a courtroom even on the day that she filed her PIL before the Supreme Court bench.

http://www.firstpost.com/india/kejriwal-speaks-out-against-santa-banta-supports-plea-to-ban-jokes-on-sikh-community-2530142.html

SIKH Jokes are HURTFUL! Do you feel the PINCH? - Famous Punjabi Singer Malkit Singh

                                                       www.change.org

Hi Friends,

I am Malkit Singh, an England-based Punjabi Bhangra Singer. With the grace of Akal Purakh I was the First Punjabi singer to be honoured with an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

The world danced on the tunes of my famous composition, ‘Gur Naal Ishq Mitha’. We are known for our Punjabi Culture, Bhangra moves and rich heritage.

The racist ridicule and Sikhs being portrayed as an object of amusement often hurt my religious sentiments.

Our history holds evident instances where Sikhs have laid their lives to protect the religious freedom. We are firm believers of ‘Sarbat da Bhala’, which means blessings for all and praying for the well-being of all.

We are known as those 12 o’ clock warriors, who fought at midnight to use the darkness to their advantage. The Nation is obliged to Sikhs for their unparalleled sacrifices!

Humour for CASUAL FUN is a healthy habit but stereotyping the entire community as a community of low intellect just for laughs doesn't sound like a great idea.

It’s Time for us to take the responsibility that our Future generations should not bear these jokes. The Supreme Court has to act NOW!

Famous Punjabi Singer Malkeet Singh expresses his Views on #BANSikhJokes

Langar on Flooded Roads in Chennai

Chennai Sikh community today prepared Langar at the Gurudwara Sahib and distributed in Anna Nagar, GN Chetty Road and Manali. Gurdwara Sahib sustained flooding too.

With the help of lorry, they managed to rescue a few people from their houses and send food packets. Food was also distributed by boat.

https://www.facebook.com/SikhChannel840/?pnref=story

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DSGMC President asked Lt. Governor to Take Strict Action Against those who are Violating Constitutional Provisions, Human and Religious Rights

New Delhi / 3, December 2015 –Taking serious note of allegations of discrimination on religious basis levelled by a Sikh Engineer PS Virk working with Delhi government as assistant engineer in irrigation and flood control department the President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh GK has written to Lt. Governor of Delhi Najib Jung to take up the matter with stern hand and take action against the errant officer of the same department.

Referring to the violations of provisions of article 16 in the Constitution of India for equal rights to all citizens in government jobs, Manjit Singh GK told the Lt. Governor that Virk working was mentally tormented because of he being Sikh by his immediate senior Executive Engineer SK Sharma and is often rebuked for no reason and no fault of Virk and on many occasions also asked to vacate his seat in office for engineers and officers of other religion.

Virk and his father KS Virk who met Manjit Singh GK on 28 November 2015 gave a written complaint alleging that he was asked to give explanations and served show cause notices for no fault of his. The Sikh assistant engineer also alleged that he was mentally tortured to the extent that out of frustration he leaves his job.

DSGMC President asked Lt. Governor to take strict action against those who are violating constitutional provisions, human and religious rights. The complaint given to Manjit Singh GK also apprehended that Virk’s annual confidential report would also be spoiled. The complaint adds that Virk’s senior have tempered the officials records and have shown him absent while he was undergoing training.

He also alleged that the immediate senior of Virk was publicly using abusive language for him, was being repeatedly transferred, even pressurised to leave his job and delaying his promotion.

A copy of letters from Manjit Singh GK was also sent to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Chairman National Minorities Commission and Chairman Minorities Commission, Delhi, and its member Harvinder Singh Sarna.

 

With Thanks : Media DSGMC

Birmingham UK: Missing Sikh Banker Who Disappeared After Meal

                               Missing: Inderjit Bhogal (Birmingham, UK)

BIRMINGHAM, UK—Police have issued a picture of a banker who went missing in the city centre.

Officers have been searching canals in the Broad Street area, after Inderjit Bhogal, 41, from Handsworth, went missing after having a meal with colleagues at the Brasshouse pub on Broad Street at around 10.45pm last Friday 27th November 2015.

West Midlands Police said officers were growing increasingly concerned for his safety .

The force said specialist teams had conducted extensive inquiries, including searching the canal network around Brindleyplace.

Mr Bhogal is described as Asian, 6ft tall and slim. He has a moustache and beard and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, jacket and trousers. He was also wearing a black turban.

Police appealed for Mr Bhogal, or anyone who knew of his whereabouts, to call them on 101.

https://www.sikh24.com/2015/12/02/birmingham-uk-missing-sikh-banker-who-disappeared-after-meal/#.Vl8byHYrLIU

Sikh Community To Provide Food For Exeter’s ,UK Homeless

     Chaz Singh & Saranjit Kaur who served Langar earlier this week in the Salvation Army Plymouth

EXETER, UK—Members of the Sikh community will team up with the Midland Langar Seva Society to provide food for the homeless people of Exeter.

The act of hospitality comes as Sikhs across the globe celebrate the birthday of the religion’s founder Guru Nanak.

One of the three pillars of the religion involves helping those in need, and on Sunday members of the Sikh faith will do just that by hosting a community kitchen at Exeter Cathedral. From 5pm.
Chaz Singh, who will be helping out at the event, said:

“As members of the Sikh community we’ll be offering a vegetarian meal to those in the Exeter community that need it most, regardless of religion, gender or social class. One of the 3 pillars of Sikhism is helping those in need and we can all say on behalf of the Sikh community that we are thrilled to be helping out this way to coincide with Guru Nanak’s birth in Exeter”

https://www.sikh24.com/2015/11/30/sikh-community-to-provide-food-for-exeters-homeless/#.Vl8Y1XYrLIV

Hamdard Tv Tributes to Canadian-Sikh MLA Manmeet Singh Bhullar

Manmeet Singh Bhullar Honored at Hockey Game

Manmeet Singh Bhullar Honored at Hockey Game - Video Dailymotion

The Calgary Flames honored Manmeet Singh Bhullar before the start of the Hockey game. The fans payed tribute to their MLA who died while helping a distressed driver along the highway.

Manmeet Singh became the MLA of Calgary-Greenway for the first time in 2008 for the Alberta Assembly.

He has done tremendous work for the Sikh community in Afghanistan and always served his constituency and community. He was an extremely well liked leader. Manmeet Singh was the founder of the Inspire Youth Development Society which helps youngsters at risk.

Manmeet Singh devoted a large part of his time in charity and living and practicing Sikh principles.

http://dailysikhupdates.com/manmeet-singh-bhullar-honored-during-calgary-flames-hockey-game/

MP Kirron Kher Parliament Speech On INJUSTICE TO SIKHS

MP Chandigarh Kiran Kher spoke out on the intolerance debate happening in the country. She spoke against the injustice committed to Sikhs in 1984. She targeted those who’ve returned their awards by saying where were they when thousands of Sikhs were killed.

She emphasized that due to a low vote bank of the Sikhs, they were targeted due to political reasons. However, there isn’t any party that has done anything to bring justice to Sikhs.
http://dailysikhupdates.com/breaking-kiran-kher-speaks-on-injustice-to-sikhs-in-parliament/