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Baby warning for married cousins

A North West MP has called for a public debate about the high numbers of birth defects among children from marriages between first cousins in Britain's Asian communities.

Phil Woolas said that while health workers were well aware of the heightened risk of genetic problems, cultural sensitivities made the issue difficult to raise.

The Government minister, who represents ethnically-diverse Oldham East and Saddleworth, said: "Part of the risk, I am told by the health service, is first-cousin marriages.

"If you are supportive of the Asian community then you have a duty to raise this issue."

His call was supported by fellow Labour MP Ann Cryer who first raised the issue more than two years ago after research showed British Pakistanis were 13 times more likely to have children with recessive disorders than the general population.

She blamed a "medieval culture" of keeping wealth in the family and said some couples ignored warnings not to have more children despite the risks.

The comments come at a sensitive time for community relations following the Archbishop of Canterbury's controversial comments about accommodating aspects of sharia law in Britain.

But Mr Woolas insisted that the marriages - which are perfectly legal in the UK - were a cultural, not religious, issue based in the traditions of rural parts of Pakistan.

"Awareness does need to be raised but we are very aware of the sensitivities," he added, pointing out that many of the people involved were the products of such marriages themselves.

Mrs Cryer, who represents Keighley in West Yorkshire, told The Sunday Times: "If you go into a paediatric ward in Bradford or Keighley you will find more than half of the kids there are from the Asian community.

"Since Asians only represent 20%-30% of the population, you can see that they are over-represented."

Man calls Dasam Granth - Garbage

Gurtej Singh calls Dasam Bani 'Gund da tokra'

Thursday 7th of February 2008

Panthic Weekly News Bureau

2003 Photo of Gurtej (left) with ex-communicated
Maha-Naastic Kala-Afghana

Brampton, Ontario (KP) - In another move by naastic elements, hurting the Sikh community's sentiments, Gurtej Sinh (IAS)—who in June of 2003 awarded ex-communicated heretic Gurbakhsh Kala-Afghana a “gold” medal for his blasphemous writings against the Sikh Panth—went on a Canadian public radio station and called Dasam Granth a “gund da tokra” (literally a ‘garbage can’) that should be thrown out in the trash.

Transcription of the comments in which Gurtej states that Dasam Granth (which includes the Sikhs' Nitnem and Amrit Banis) is trash and should be thrown away:

"ਆਪਣੇ ਘਰ ਦਾ ਜਿਨਾ ਵੀ ਗੰਦ ਹੈ, ਉਸਨੂੰ ਬਾਹਰ ਸੁਟਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦੈ...ਉਹ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਗੰਦ ਦਾ ਟੋਕਰਾ ...ਇਹਨਾ ਨੇ ਰਖਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ..ਜਿਸਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਕਹਿਦੇ ਹੈ...ਇਸਨੂੰ...ਬਾਹਰ ਸਿਟ ਦਿਉ..!"

This so-called ‘professor of Sikhism’ was invited on Nirvair Radio which was aired on Toronto’s CJMR 1320 AM last week by Balwinder Singh and Amrik Singh Mukatsar to speak on the topic of Dasam Granth. According to local sources, Nirvair Radio was warned not to air guests that would criticize the Bani of Dasam Patshah, as there was a HukamNama from Sri Akal Takht Sahib forbidding such criticism by labeling them as “shararteee ansar” (mischievous elements).

Interestingly, Nirvair Radio management went ahead and interviewed the controversial guest, who spent over 45 minutes criticizing the Bani of Guru Gobind Singh, and openly referred to Guru Ji's compilations as “gand da tokra.” He insisted that the Sikh community should throw it (Dasam Patshah’s Bani) out immediately.

When asked what he thought about the sacred Sikh Nitnem Banis that were part of Dasam Granth, the so-called ‘professor of Sikhism’ stated that according to his knowledge the Nitem Banis were all contained in the beginning angs of Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which is untrue.

“Gurteja has a long history of anti-Panthic activities, and this is just the latest. He, along with the Nirvair Radio management needs to publicly apologize for airing such hurtful remarks against Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Bani and our sacred Nitnem." - Khalsa Alliance

Community Outrage

Another reason members of the Sikh community were perturbed by Nirvair Radio is that neither the host Balwinder Singh nor his guest, Amrik Singh Mukatsar, openly condemned Gurtej Sinh’s offensive comments. Instead, host Balwinder Singh merely remarked that he disagreed with Gurtej Sinh’s use of those words, but at the same time he was welcome ('mubarak') to make such comments. He continued to refer to Gurtej as a scholar and thanked him for being on his talk show. Some community members have complained to the local Better Business Bureau that the talk show has hurt their religious sentiments, and that stringent action be taken against the broadcaster, Nirvair.

Khalsa Alliance, an organization that is familiar with Gurtej Sinh’s past anti-Panthic activities, issued a statement condemning Gurtej Singh’s comments and blasted the Nirvair Radio management for even allowing such individuals on their show. “Gurteja [Gurtej] has a long history of anti-Panthic activities, and this is just the latest. He, along with the Nirvair Radio management needs to publicly apologize for airing such hurtful remarks against Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Bani and our sacred Nitnem. We ask all Sikhs to severe ties with Gurteja, unless he apologizes for his blasphemous comments.”

KAC distances Itself from comments

Gurtej is also a legal advisor to the Khalsa Action Committee (KAC) , and has represented the KAC on many fronts. While speaking to Panthic Weekly, KAC convener, Bhai Mohkam Singh attempted to distance the KAC from Gurtej's on-air comments, and stated that he (Gurtej) only represented the Committee on a legal basis, and his views were not necessarily endorsed by the Action Committee. Bhai Mohkam Singh, refused to discuss the controversy any further and ended his conversation with PW abruptly.

This is not the first time Gurtej has insulted the sacred Bani of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In 2004, he referred to Dasam Patshah's Chaupai as "koor-kabarr" (trash) during a debate between Sant Sipahi Magazine editor Gurcharanjit Singh Lamba and himself.

For details see : Kala Afghana Crony Spews Poison against Ardas and Dasam Bani in 2004 Video
http://www.panthic.org/news/125/ARTICLE/2971/2006-12-13.html

Blast was set up say Sikhs

Police go on Rampage after Cult Convoy Blast
Thursday 7th of February 2008
Panthic Weekly News Bureau

Police officials searching Paramjit Kaur's (RIGHT) residence in Raghmajra, Patiala

Patiala , Punjab (KP) – Following the blasts on the Dera Sacha Sauda Cult leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the Haryana Police has carried out a number of raids in various places with the collaboration of the Punjab Police. Although the blasts left Ram Rahim unhurt, several persons have been detained and questioned, while two have been officially arrested by the police.

Haryana police have named Baksheesh Singh, a resident of Patiala, as a prime suspect. According to police officials, Baksheesh Singh is a former member of the freedom group Khalistan Commando Force. Police carried out a surprise search at his residence but failed to find the whereabouts of Baksheesh. At the time, only Paramjit Kaur, his wife, and their kids were present in the house.

According to Paramjit Kaur, her husband had left for Hazoor Sahib along with some passengers to partake in religious celebrations several days ago. While denying her husband’s involvement, Paramjit Kaur alleged that the police insulted her while questioning about the whereabouts of her husband. According to Balwinder Singh, a lawyer, Baksheesh Singh had several cases pending upon him which were all withdrawn. Now he is working as a taxi driver but some police officers want to take advantage of the incident to once again disturb Baksheesh Singh's life.

Mann Dal and KAC activists arrested

Police has also questioned several members of the Shiromani Akal Dal (A) led by S. Simranjit Singh Mann and his opposition leader Daljit S. Bittu. Both men arrested–Mohinder Singh and Swarn Singh–are active supporters of the SAD (A), and according to police officials, have allegedly testified on Baksheesh Singh's involvement.

In related developments, several leader of the Khalsa Action Committee, including Daljit S. Bittu were later arrested in connection to a protest march they were planning on the Salabatpura dera.

Vehicle from the cult's convoy that was damaged from the myterious blast

According to the police reports, the blast was preplanned and masterminded by Baksheesh Singh. Police have also claimed the use of RDX in the plot, just as all other alleged plots in recent years. According to revelations made by the police, about two kilograms of RDX was placed in the back of the truck and the detonator was placed by the steering wheel. The forensic science team has also claimed to have discovered the wires that triggered the explosives.

Suspicious Blast

Although these revelations seemingly lead toward a preplanned activity, it remains a mystery that the truck which was chosen to carry the explosives was actually owned by those arrested in this case. Furthermore, the severeness of the blasts does not suggest the use of such a high quantity of explosive substance. In addition, if the truck was fully equipped to assassinate Ram Rahim, why was another car targeted instead of his personal automobile?

Many Sikh leaders have labeled the blast as a 'pre-planned drama' by the authorities to damage the image of the Sikhs and as an excuse to provide more security to the cult leader and their patronizers, including Parkash Badal and his son, Sukhbir.

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Unify Speech 9/02/08

http://www.g5sikhmedia.co.uk/audio.html

Sukha Singh

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Sant Jarnail Singh Board Destroyed

Damage to hoarding resented
Tribune News Service

Sangrur, February 9
Resentment prevails among activists and members of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) over the vandalism of a hoarding of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale by unknown persons here last night. The board was put up at a chowk, in front of city police station, by the SAD (A) in connection with the birthday of Bhindranwale to be celebrated at Fatehgarh Sahib on February 12.

In an application to the police here, SAD (A) office-bearers have stated that a board, regarding birthday of Bhindranwale, had been put up at the Barra Chowk, which had been damaged by some miscreants to disturb peace. They also expressed apprehension that some Hindu organisations wanted to disturb peace in the town. They demanded an inquiry into the incident.

General secretary of the SAD (A) Jeet Singh Alloarkh said here today that the board of Sant Bhindranwale had been damaged under a “conspiracy” to disturb peace in the state. He said it was a matter of concern that the board had been damaged in front of the main gate of the local city police station where policemen were on duty round the clock.

Alloarkh said they had given an application to the SHO to initiate action against “erring” persons.