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Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Niddar and UK Sanatanists Challenged at Sri Hazoor Sahib
Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nanded (KP) - Sources have revealed that during the 300 years gurta gurgaddi divas celebrations at Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib, the self-described Sanatanist ‘Nang’ Niddar Singh, his associate Parmjit Singh, and other UK Nangs were challenged by the local Sangat for publishing derogatory information in their newly released book.
It is reported that representatives of Hazoori Singhs, Buddha Dal, Damdami Taksaal, and other Nihang Singhs from various Dals, challenged Niddar Singh, who has been propagating pro-RSS ‘Sanatanism’ in the UK and abroad.
The Hazoor Sahib Singhs were furious with Niddar Singh and reportedly roughed him up for insulting Singh Sahib Kulwant Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib, in a book recently published by him and Parmjit Singh called ‘In the Master's Presence: The Sikhs of Hazoor Sahib.’
In the presence of Singh Sahib Giani Kulwant Singh, Niddar Singh reportedly pleaded for forgiveness fearing his safety and publicly stated that he, Niddar Singh 'Nihang', and Parmjit Singh apologise for misleading the Sikh Sangat in their recently published book.
Members of the Sangat made a video of the apology that will be shortly released on the Internet. Readers will be notified as soon as Panthic Weekly receives further details of this incident.
Worrying Rise In Fake Sikhi Within the UK
In recent months sources have revealed an alarmingly growing trend of the re-emergence of the propagation of Sanaatanism by fake neo-Nihangs on the Internet and certain individuals spreading Sanaatanism through out UK, Europe and now Canada and America.
Recently, Kamalroop Singh, a follower of UK based “Nihang” Niddar Singh, who is apparently studying a PhD in the Dasam Granth at a UK university, has been accused of mischievously propagating Sanaatanism through the false pretences of promoting understanding on the Dasam Granth. One concerned individual said, “Such people have shamefully destroyed the proud history of Panthic seva by Nihangs… that is good Nihangs who followed mainstream Sikhism thinking of no meat, bhang, alcohol, idol worship, etc.”
Taken from a Sanaatan Sikhi website which shows Sikhs are Hindus
There are many good Nihang Dals (groups). Missel Shaheedan Harian Vela is the one that comes to mind first. They do not consume meat, bhang, or alcohol, and their Jathedar, Baba Nihal Singh, suffered through torture after 1984. He was tied up behind a jeep and dragged, causing him much injury. This is at a time when many other so-called Nihangs were towing the government's line. The problem is not with the true Nihangs, but with people posing as Nihang Singhs while promoting ‘Sanaatanism.’
Sanaatan
So what is Sanaatanism? The word ‘Sanaatan’ literally means ‘traditional’ or ‘original,’ however in India it is used to refer to the ancient traditional beliefs and practices of the Hindus. Sanaatanism basically is an ideology that states, it is the oldest theory, hence insinuating it is correct and everything else is wrong. It does not believe in one maryada but in many maryadas and many groups, i.e. Nihangs, Nirmallas, Udaasis and Seva Panthis.
The opposite of Sanaatanism is the Khalsa ideologue. The Khalsa ideologue believes in Oneness. The Khalsa believes in One Akal, One Guru (Shabad Guru), One Guru Khalsa Panth, and One Rehit Maryada. So this is where Sikhs and Sanaatanists differ. Sanaatanism, believes in four groups, where rehit is non-existent or not important, believes that Sikhi is not a separate religion, but a part of Hinduism, Amrit is not important (and many do not take it), encourages in idol worship, animal sacrifices (called ‘jhatka’), belief in Hindu deities as gods and goddesses etc. Where as the Khalsa of the Guru believe that Guru Gobind Singh Ji created only one Guru Khalsa Panth where everyone is equal and everyone follows the same maryada, as stated by Guru Ji himself. In addition, this Khalsa of the Guru does not accept intoxicants, animal slaughter, or idol worship, and believes Amrit is fundamental to becoming a Sikh of the Guru.
Guru Ji in concise language states the following:
Guru Ji in concise language states the following:
ਜੀਅ ਬਧਹੁ ਸੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਕਰਿ ਥਾਪਹੁ ਅਧਰਮੁ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਤ ਭਾਈ ॥ਆਪਸ ਕਉ ਮੁਨਿਵਰ ਕਰਿ ਥਾਪਹੁ ਕਾ ਕਉ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਸਾਈ ॥2॥"You kill living beings, and call it a righteous action. Tell me, brother, what would you call an unrighteous action? If you religious people are doing "religious" killing for meat, then what is A-dharam (atheism)? If you are a religious person then whom will we call a butcher? 2"(SGGS - Ang 1103)
ਕਬੀਰ ਭਾਂਗ ਮਾਛੁਲੀ ਸੁਰਾ ਪਾਨਿ ਜੋ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਾਨੀ ਖਾਂਹਿ ॥ਤੀਰਥ ਬਰਤ ਨੇਮ ਕੀਏ ਤੇ ਸਭੈ ਰਸਾਤਲਿ ਜਾਂਹਿ ॥੨੩੩॥"O Kabeer! Those mortals who consume marijuana (drugs), fish (meat) and wine (liquor) - no matter what pilgrimages, fasts and rituals they follow, they will all go to hell. 233"(SGGS - Ang 1377)
ਮੈ ਨ ਗਨੇਸ਼ਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮ ਮਨਾਊਂ ॥ ਕਿਸ਼ਨ ਬਿਸ਼ਨ ਕਬਹੂੰ ਨਹ ਧਿਆਊਂ ॥ਕਾਨ ਸੁਨੇ ਪਹਿਚਾਨ ਨ ਤਿਨ ਸੋਂ ॥ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਮੋਰੀ ਪਗ ਇਨ ਸੋਂ ॥੪੩੪॥“I do not seek blessings or hail Ganesh before I start any task. (In old times, often Ganesh would be hailed before starting any task). Nor do I worship Krishan or Vishnu etc. I have heard of them but I do not recognise any of them. I am engrossed in the loving devotion of my Lord (Waheguru) alone.” (DG – P. 733, Krishan Avtar)
Arya Samaajist - Swami Dayanand
Historically this debate has been going on for some time. It came to the forefront at the time of the Arya Samaaj, a right-wing Hindu reform movement founded in 1875 by Swami Dayanand. Swami Dayanand, the key propagator of Sanaatanism was very successful in bringing many aspects of it into mainstream Sikh thinking—ideas such as caste and idol worship—which at that time was even happening in the Harmandar Sahib complex. The reaction came in the form of the Singh Sabha Movement and Gurdwara Sudhaar Lehar in which Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh, Sant Attar Singh Mastuana, and Baba Gurbachan Singh Bindranwale were prominent. These two movements reasserted Khalsa ideologue back into the Panth and reintroduced the sense of Panthic spirit and Oneness. Despite their differences in maryada, their thinking in terms of Panthic and Khalsa Ideologue were the same.
"Sanaatanist thinking is diluting traditional Sikh ideologue, and attempting to re-package itself by portraying itself as purataan (original), therefore creating doubt on fundamental issues. "
The pivotal time was Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha’s book, Hum Hindu Nahee’n, which basically finished all debate by Sanaatanists. Today, due to so many Sikh youth becoming martyred and through corrupt leadership, Sanaatanism is reasserting itself in the Panth. Through the RSS and also through illiterate Sikh thinking, Sanaatanism is going from strength to strength.
The Sikh intelligentsia, who traditionally countered this pro-Hindu propoganda, is now very old and weak. Prof Harbhajan Singh, Piara Singh Padam and Bhai Joginder Singh Talwara have all passed away in recent years. The prominent jathas, i.e. AKJ and Taksal, are consumed by internal divisions and are weakened. While other so-called RSS opponents have gotten themselves mixed up with the heretic Kala Afghana lobby, whose mis-parchar is actually benefitting the RSS, instead of countering it.
Sanaatanist thinking is diluting traditional Sikh ideologue, and attempting to re-package itself by portraying itself as purataan (original), therefore creating doubt on fundamental issues. Because Sikhs have been weakened by a lack of access to their own literature and a lack of solidarity to Panthic Sikh Rehit Maryada, the Sanaatanists have been able to flourish.
"...they are using these great examples of Sikh Spirit to promote meat, bhang (cannabis), alcohol, idol worship, and non-acceptance of the Khalsa Panth but acceptance of Indian Nationhood."
Sanaatanist Nihangs are even more dangerous. They follow the same line of thought as Swami Dayanand. What they have done is overtake the proud history of the Nihang Dals that is widely respected in Sikh History, and use it to push their non-Sikhi Sanaatan thinking. Similar to the way the BNP (British National Party) in the UK have hijacked the flag of United Kingdom. Many youth, especially youth involved in Gatka, love hearing stories from British history. But they are using these great examples of Sikh Spirit to promote meat, bhang (cannabis), alcohol, idol worship, and non-acceptance of the Khalsa Panth but acceptance of Indian Nationhood.
It is beyond belief how these modern 'Nihangs' have forgotten their pasts and are so caught up in this. This is shown by their complete lack of seva for over 50 years. Now they seem hell bent on slating the Singh Sabha movement and subtly promoting their Hindufied version to the naïve and impressionable Sikh youth who lack direct Gurbani and history knowledge.
The reality is that before we can even dream of counteracting Sanaatan thought in India, we should be realistic enough to stop it in Western countries like the UK, where certain Sikh camps and universities have become a breeding ground for naïve and impressionable youngsters to become indoctrinated with Sanaatan beliefs and made to despise mainstream Sikhi.
On careful analysis of these peoples’ talks, one can clearly see that Sanaatan beliefs are being propagated under the cloak of teaching respect and understanding of traditional Sikhi. In recent years individuals linked to the snaatanists, namely Niddar Singh (UK), Paramjit Singh (UK), and Amandeep Singh Madra, have published books on Sikh history. But more worryingly these individuals have been linked to TV documentaries on Sikhi and now under the guise of a Sikh organization that claims to be keeping a watchful eye on Sikh heritage in Punjab they are attempting to gain credibility and trust within the wider Sikh community.
The Sikh youth need to ask themselves: by associating or just accepting Sanaatanists, what are they exactly accepting? Do not just blindly play into the whole Purataan (ancient) history routine. Do you honestly think Siri Guru Gobind Singh Ji said, bhang (cannabis), meat, and idol worship is fine? Is that the Khalsa he created?
Sources reveal that Sikh youth are being groomed into Sanaatanism through the Internet, university Sikh Societies, and Sikh Student Camp (Chigwell, UK). Youngsters are being brainwashed into thinking Sikhi is pluralistic and that there are many different versions, which include a strict version, a relaxed version, a saint version and a soldier version. But the reality is that Sikhi belongs to the Guru and no individual or group. Sikhi is a holistic dharm or way of life. The Guru decides what is Sikhi. Not us.
In five years time these misled youth will openly justify partying, clubbing, drinking, eating meat, extra-marital relationships and drug use by saying that they follow a particular line of Sikhi, like their role models. But will they ever be accepted by the Guru? We all need to think logically, do we really accept Sanaatanism? Thinking logically leaving aside the attachment to proud Nihang history and reflecting on basic facts of the ideologue, we must decide - do we really accept all this white wash of the Sikh faith and history?
Monday, 17 November 2008
These Nangs Disrespecting Gurus Shaster and darbar
Sikhi is a cmpassionate religion, and recognises gods lightwithin all BEINGS. The Sikhs should have love and care for all of god's creatures. A true Sikh should have a warm heart and spread love to all around them. A SIkh should not be brutal, crueal and have evil intentions for others. However a group of So called Singhs in India are showing their barbarity and unsikh like behavoiur in a gurdwara and making it look like acceptable SIkh Behavoiur.
You kill animals (living beings) and call it a righteous action (halal). Tell me brother what do you call an unrighteous action? You call yourself the most excellent sage (person of great wisdom) then who do you call a butcher? –Ang-1103- Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
If ones clothes are stained with blood; the garment becomes polluted; those who consume blood in the form of flesh (meat) how can their conscious be pure? -Ang-140-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
The world eats dead carcasses, living by neglect and greed like goblins; or a beast, they kill and eat forbidden carcasses of meat. So control your urges or else you will be seized by the lord and thrown into the torture of hell. -Ang-723-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
They Then Cook the meat and give it out as mahaprasad. They kill the innocent helpless animal (even dough the khalsa was made to protect the helpless and destroy tyranny. they then put blood on the kirpans and nishan sahib.
These weridos and murderers have no sense of right and wrong, there brians are warped. This practice must be stopped, all the gurmat jhata bandiya need to get together in india and pass a gurmata.
You kill animals (living beings) and call it a righteous action (halal). Tell me brother what do you call an unrighteous action? You call yourself the most excellent sage (person of great wisdom) then who do you call a butcher? –Ang-1103- Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
If ones clothes are stained with blood; the garment becomes polluted; those who consume blood in the form of flesh (meat) how can their conscious be pure? -Ang-140-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
The world eats dead carcasses, living by neglect and greed like goblins; or a beast, they kill and eat forbidden carcasses of meat. So control your urges or else you will be seized by the lord and thrown into the torture of hell. -Ang-723-Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
They Then Cook the meat and give it out as mahaprasad. They kill the innocent helpless animal (even dough the khalsa was made to protect the helpless and destroy tyranny. they then put blood on the kirpans and nishan sahib.
These weridos and murderers have no sense of right and wrong, there brians are warped. This practice must be stopped, all the gurmat jhata bandiya need to get together in india and pass a gurmata.
Birmingham father of three scarred for life in bottle attack
Nov 14 2008 by Mark Cowan, Birmingham Mail
A DAD of three who was left with horrific facial injuries after being smashed over the head with two beer bottles today called on the public: “Help catch the people who did this to me.”
Gurdial Singh suffered a three-inch long scar on his forehead and three deep gashes to his head in the apparently unprovoked attack as he answered a knock on the door.
He had been to collect rent from a tenant in Crocketts Road in Handsworth, and had opened the front door to two callers when they thugs pounced.
One of the men asked: “Are you Mr Singh?”
When the 57-year-old answered “Yes” the yob smashed the bottle over his head, showering him with beer and leaving him drenched in blood.
The second man joined in, repeatedly hitting him over the head with another bottle.
He needed 31 stitches, nine to his forehead and the rest to his scalp, to the wounds.
Married Mr Singh, who works as a diecaster, said: “They just banged my head with a beer bottle. My forehead was covered in blood. Then the other one hit me.
“It all happened in a few seconds and then they ran off.
“There was blood everywhere. I was in a lot of pain and was shaking. I was scared because I only had a heart attack in April.
“I’ve done nothing wrong and can’t think of any reason for it, they didn’t try and take my gold chain or any money.”
He added: “They are violent people, they need to be caught before they do it to someone else.
“I could be left with this scar all my life, it’s very bad and I could need plastic surgery to cover it up. It has upset my whole family.”
Detectives at Thornhill Road CID have been left baffled by the attack, at about 7.20pm on October 11, and have so far drawn a blank in finding a motive. The thugs did not steal or attempt to steal anything from Mr Singh.
They were last seen running off towards Booth Street.
Police today released an e-fit of one of the offenders and called for Birmingham Mail readers to help name him.
He was described as aged 25, 5ft 7in tall and stocky, with big eyes, short black hair and wearing black clothing.
The second man was aged 24 to 25, 5ft 7in tall and medium build and also wearing black clothes.
A police spokesman said: “We would appear to anyone in the area who saw these men either hanging around or running away from the scene. There is some suggestion that there was a silver BMW in the area but we have had no luck tracing it.”
Police also urged people to take care to check who is at their doorstep before opening the front door.
“If they are unsure who is at the door then do not open it,” the spokesman added.
Thornhill Road CID appealed for anyone with any information regarding the attack to contact them on 0121 428 6080 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555 111.
A DAD of three who was left with horrific facial injuries after being smashed over the head with two beer bottles today called on the public: “Help catch the people who did this to me.”
Gurdial Singh suffered a three-inch long scar on his forehead and three deep gashes to his head in the apparently unprovoked attack as he answered a knock on the door.
He had been to collect rent from a tenant in Crocketts Road in Handsworth, and had opened the front door to two callers when they thugs pounced.
One of the men asked: “Are you Mr Singh?”
When the 57-year-old answered “Yes” the yob smashed the bottle over his head, showering him with beer and leaving him drenched in blood.
The second man joined in, repeatedly hitting him over the head with another bottle.
He needed 31 stitches, nine to his forehead and the rest to his scalp, to the wounds.
Married Mr Singh, who works as a diecaster, said: “They just banged my head with a beer bottle. My forehead was covered in blood. Then the other one hit me.
“It all happened in a few seconds and then they ran off.
“There was blood everywhere. I was in a lot of pain and was shaking. I was scared because I only had a heart attack in April.
“I’ve done nothing wrong and can’t think of any reason for it, they didn’t try and take my gold chain or any money.”
He added: “They are violent people, they need to be caught before they do it to someone else.
“I could be left with this scar all my life, it’s very bad and I could need plastic surgery to cover it up. It has upset my whole family.”
Detectives at Thornhill Road CID have been left baffled by the attack, at about 7.20pm on October 11, and have so far drawn a blank in finding a motive. The thugs did not steal or attempt to steal anything from Mr Singh.
They were last seen running off towards Booth Street.
Police today released an e-fit of one of the offenders and called for Birmingham Mail readers to help name him.
He was described as aged 25, 5ft 7in tall and stocky, with big eyes, short black hair and wearing black clothing.
The second man was aged 24 to 25, 5ft 7in tall and medium build and also wearing black clothes.
A police spokesman said: “We would appear to anyone in the area who saw these men either hanging around or running away from the scene. There is some suggestion that there was a silver BMW in the area but we have had no luck tracing it.”
Police also urged people to take care to check who is at their doorstep before opening the front door.
“If they are unsure who is at the door then do not open it,” the spokesman added.
Thornhill Road CID appealed for anyone with any information regarding the attack to contact them on 0121 428 6080 or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555 111.
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Da Sikh Unit Legacy Cd
Da Sikh Unit Legacy Cd
Sikh unit are a rap group merging from the urban street sounds of the UK. Their lyrics are aimed at the rowdy youth who are falling into the urban traps of maya and moving away from the Sikh Faith within the Streets of the
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Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Hate Finds Another Victim in New Jersey
SALDEF concerned about potential backlash in the coming weeks after historic Presidential election Washington, DC – October 29, 2008: On Monday, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), the oldest and largest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, documented a violent hate crime against a Sikh American man in Carteret, New Jersey.Before dawn on Monday morning, Mr. Ajit Singh Chima walked out of his home in Carteret for his daily exercise.
As he walked around his neighborhood, Mr. Chima was violently struck in the head by a Hispanic male who appeared to be in his twenties. As Mr. Chima fell to the ground, the assailant continued to violently punch and kick Mr. Chima in the head, neck and face before casually walking away from the scene. Nothing was stolen from Mr. Chima’s person.Mr. Chima suffered four broken bones around his jaw and eyes. Other medical tests are ongoing to diagnose any possible effects on his vision or greater head injuries.
As of today, no arrests have been made. Upon learning of the incident, SALDEF alerted local police, the Mayor of Carteret, the FBI and other Justice Department officials and urged them to investigate the attack as a possible hate crime.
Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman acknowledged SALDEF’s concerns about post-9/11 hate crimes against Sikhs and reassured SALDEF that the attack would be properly investigated.“In light of previous hate attacks against the Sikh American community, if theft isn’t an issue, and if the assailant isn’t known to the victim, we are left with a presumption that bias was a motive,” said Rajdeep Singh Jolly, Legal Director of SALDEF. “We want law enforcement officials to investigate this attack as a possible hate crime.”T
he Potential for MoreOver the past year, SALDEF and many other organizations have expressed concern about the use of ethnic and religious slurs in the context of the presidential campaign ad the perceived acceptance from both campaigns that to be or perceived to be Muslim or Arab is negative. SALDEF has also documented an increase in verbal assaults directed toward Sikhs in the past 30 days. For example, last month, a community member came to SALDEF regarding an incident that occurred in Providence, RI which could have resulted in violence. While waiting on the sidewalk for a companion to park their car, a Sikh American man was approached by a white male who got out of his vehicle and accosted him. The white male approached the turbaned Sikh male and allegedly stated, " I have a gun in my car and since you are a hajii no one will care if I kill you. You know why the police won't do anything? Because I got blond hair and blue eyes." As the assailant left, he screamed, "F*** Arabs and F*** Obama."
“The bias-filled rhetoric has reached a new high this campaign season and our community must be prepared for any potential increase in hate and bias crimes,” said SALDEF National Director Rajbir Singh Datta. “Individuals who feel no shame about verbally assaulting members of the Sikh American community usually just need a spark to turn violent. We fear the spark may be the outcome of the presidential campaign, regardless of who wins.”T
This should not prevent Sikh Americans from voting on November 4, 2008. SALDEF urges all Sikh Americans to exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice this election year. As always, however, Sikh Americans should be aware of their surroundings; stay in contact with friends and family; and immediately report any incidents of harassment or violence to the police and to SALDEF at legal@saldef.org or via phone at (202) 393-2700.Source: Rajbir Singh Datta, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
As he walked around his neighborhood, Mr. Chima was violently struck in the head by a Hispanic male who appeared to be in his twenties. As Mr. Chima fell to the ground, the assailant continued to violently punch and kick Mr. Chima in the head, neck and face before casually walking away from the scene. Nothing was stolen from Mr. Chima’s person.Mr. Chima suffered four broken bones around his jaw and eyes. Other medical tests are ongoing to diagnose any possible effects on his vision or greater head injuries.
As of today, no arrests have been made. Upon learning of the incident, SALDEF alerted local police, the Mayor of Carteret, the FBI and other Justice Department officials and urged them to investigate the attack as a possible hate crime.
Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman acknowledged SALDEF’s concerns about post-9/11 hate crimes against Sikhs and reassured SALDEF that the attack would be properly investigated.“In light of previous hate attacks against the Sikh American community, if theft isn’t an issue, and if the assailant isn’t known to the victim, we are left with a presumption that bias was a motive,” said Rajdeep Singh Jolly, Legal Director of SALDEF. “We want law enforcement officials to investigate this attack as a possible hate crime.”T
he Potential for MoreOver the past year, SALDEF and many other organizations have expressed concern about the use of ethnic and religious slurs in the context of the presidential campaign ad the perceived acceptance from both campaigns that to be or perceived to be Muslim or Arab is negative. SALDEF has also documented an increase in verbal assaults directed toward Sikhs in the past 30 days. For example, last month, a community member came to SALDEF regarding an incident that occurred in Providence, RI which could have resulted in violence. While waiting on the sidewalk for a companion to park their car, a Sikh American man was approached by a white male who got out of his vehicle and accosted him. The white male approached the turbaned Sikh male and allegedly stated, " I have a gun in my car and since you are a hajii no one will care if I kill you. You know why the police won't do anything? Because I got blond hair and blue eyes." As the assailant left, he screamed, "F*** Arabs and F*** Obama."
“The bias-filled rhetoric has reached a new high this campaign season and our community must be prepared for any potential increase in hate and bias crimes,” said SALDEF National Director Rajbir Singh Datta. “Individuals who feel no shame about verbally assaulting members of the Sikh American community usually just need a spark to turn violent. We fear the spark may be the outcome of the presidential campaign, regardless of who wins.”T
This should not prevent Sikh Americans from voting on November 4, 2008. SALDEF urges all Sikh Americans to exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice this election year. As always, however, Sikh Americans should be aware of their surroundings; stay in contact with friends and family; and immediately report any incidents of harassment or violence to the police and to SALDEF at legal@saldef.org or via phone at (202) 393-2700.Source: Rajbir Singh Datta, Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
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