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“Sikh Are not Hindus” Petition – White House Response Admits “Religious Freedom” Issue In India

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Washington DC, US: The White House issued an official response to rights group’s petition “Sikhs Are Not Hindus” stating that “During his recent trip to India, the President discussed the importance of religious freedom and tolerance in India on January 27 ...

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SGPC took control of Patna Sahib board from Sarna group

Widening its control in the religious arena, the SAD today succeeded in wresting the power at Takht Sri Patna Sahib Management Board from SAD (Delhi) with SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar getting unanimously elected as the new board president in ...

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Akali veteran Surat Singh on fast-unto-death

Chandigarh, Punjab: An 83-year-old veteran of various agitations launched by the Akali Dal, Bapu Surat Singh has been on a fast-unto-death protest in Ludhiana demanding “political prisoners” status for all the Sikhs detained for their involvement in what he described ...

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White House responds to India’s religious freedom effort spearheaded by Sikh Americans

White House responds to all 100k+ petition signers. Petition was the effort of Non-Profit American based organzation – Sikhs For Justice —— Thank you for your petition. During his recent trip to India, the President discussed the importance of religious ...

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