What the hell is going on

Followers defy curfew to burn ‘Khalistan’ effigy
36 arrested for violence in Jalandhar
Bipin Bhardwaj
Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, May 27
Soon after Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) owned the responsibility for the Vienna firing, dera followers today defied curfew and assembled on the Jalandhar-Amritsar highway here to burn an effigy of “Khalistan” amid heavy deployment of the Army and police forces.

Though situation remained under control on the second consecutive day in Jalandhar today, the announcement of the KZF added to tension. Minor incidents of attacks and firing were reported in the city.

Protesters in Phillaur also burnt an effigy of “Khalistan” and raised slogans against the KZF. They also raised slogans against Bhindranwale and demanded deportation and prosecution of Ranjit Singh Neeta, KZF chief, from Pakistan.

While residents of internal parts of the city felt relief, those living in troubled areas had to remain indoors on the instructions of the police and paramilitary forces.

PS Parmar, SP (Detective), claimed that no fresh case of violence was reported today. The district police has registered 35 cases of violence and arrested 36 persons for rioting. The police has also detained youths for allegedly creating nuisance and indulging in incidents of violence.

This has nothing to do which khalistan, the indian government has made alot of propragnda up to divert attention from the upcoming days where sikhs commerate and reflect on how for 25 years the indian government has abused human rights of Sikhs and no justoce has been served to the police and army that was involved.

Roits in punjab and the shooting - It is not a caste Issue

Press release By SCYS (Sikh Community Youth Service)

We are deeply saddened and shocked over the recent incident that took place in Vienna , Austria and subsequent rioting in Punjab , India and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends, of everyone who has been affected by this incident.

We would appeal to communities around the world to work together, in harmony to resolve this matter peacefully and uphold the honor of the Guru Granth Sahib. The rioting that has been taking place across Punjab and surrounding areas is causing a detrimental effect to all the communities residing in Punjab .

Tensions had been building up within the Ravidass community for a number of years, concerning the Sach Khand Dera (Monestary) and there anti Guru Granth Sahib practices. A few years ago, Sant Rama Nand, leader of the Sach Khand Monestary came to the Guru Ravidass Gurdwara on Union Road in Handsworth, Birmingham , UK . He was forced to leave by the majority of the congregation and management committee because the majority of the Ravidass community took objection to the presence of any Dera leader, sitting parallel to the Guru Granth Sahib, the present and perpetual Sikh Guru.

After this incident the Guru Ravidass Gurdwara in Handsworth mounted a plaque within the Gurdwara, banning any cult leaders from undermining the Guru Granth Sahib, with there ritual worshipping practices.

At this time Sant Rama Nand leader of the Sach Khand Monestary hired the hall at the Holyhead High School on Holyhead Road , Handsworth to hold a gathering for his followers because the Guru Ravidass Gurdwara congregation and management committee, would not allow the gathering to take place there.

It would be difficult for any community to allow cult leaders into there places of worship and allow them to undermine there religious beliefs. Similarly as in the incident in the Vienna Gurdwara, some members of the congregation were offended by the anti Guru Granth Sahib practices of the Dera leaders and this has led to this terrible tragedy occurring.

Some media reports have suggested that the incident at the Gurdwara in Austria were due to tensions between higher and lower castes. Within the Sikh community we do not have a caste system, however people from different ethnic backgrounds or regions are referred to as Bradrees. This is different from the Hindu community in which castes exist. Within the Sikh community the bradrees literally mean equality amongst all ethnic groups, therefore although people may be from different ethnic groupings, collectively they make up the Sikh nation and are considered equal, which is different from the Hindu caste system, where people consider different castes to be higher and lower castes.

However it is sad to see the Anti- Sikh agencies (operating for the Indian Government) have stirred things up to stir up Voilence and cover up the fact that the Sikh community was uniting to expose human rights violations by the Indian government.

Cult Leader was a consistent offender of disrespecting SGGSJ

Disrespects committed by cult and followers:

• Idol worshipping is done in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

• The cult leader belittles Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and calls him self a Sikh Guru.

• It is also been mentioned that he gets his followers to put ramalay sahib on his feet and then places the same ramalay over Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

• So this cult makes a total mockery and totally disrespects mainstream Sikhi.

• The Sikh Guru preached against idol worshipping. So to do so in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s presence is a total piss take.

• Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji told Sikhs that SGGSJ will be the eternal Guru for Sikhs before he went to Sukhkahnd. There is no room for these new Gurus in Sikhi.

• A lot of Sikhs will not tolerate this type of abuse of their religion, what happened in Vienna is an example of frustration when authorities do not act to the abuse of a mainstream religion. Authority’s worldwide need to recognise Sikhism and not isolate Sikhs and leave them with no alternative other then taking the law into their own hands.

Badal sells out on the Sikh Community

Posted in General News by Panthic Weekly Editors on the May 27th, 2009

Badal sits on chair in presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji while his paid Granthis perform Sri Akhand Paath

Sri Akal Takht Sahib - Parkash Badal, Sukhbir Badal, along with his BJP companions, organized an Akhand Paath in room 10 behind Sri Akal Takht Sahib, at Sri Darbar Sahib complex, on behalf of Nirajan Daas, the Ravidasi leader who was injured at the Vienna Ravidas Sabha Mandir in Austria last weekend. Badal also told the press that he spoke with the injured Niranjan Daas, and expressed his condolences for the Vienna events.

The Akhand Paath was initiated with an Ardas by Giani Dharam Singh, and started by Sri Dabar Sahib Head Granthi, Giani Jaswinder Singh. Various members of the RSS linked BJP were present at the Akhand Paath, including the controversial Navjot Sidhu. The senior Badal, himself, sat above the sangat at the same level of the Manji Sahib of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which itself is a serious violation of the Sikh Rahit Maryada.

Parkash Badal sitting on a chair in presese of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Sri Akal Takht Complex

Meanwhile, details are emerging that allege controversial comments made against Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji could have triggered the events in Vienna. Both Nand and Daas have allegedly made comments in other European countries questioning the need for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Ravidas Mandirs, but this could not be confirmed by Khalsa Press.

The quick decision by Badal & Co. to hold and Akhand Paath for an individual who has allegedly criticized Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not surprising. Since the 1970’s Parkash Badal has had close relationships with the psuedo-Nirankaris, and the Naamdharis when they were also openly questioning the validity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The so called sant disrespects our Guru Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji but an akhand patth is held for him while there has been so many sacrifices made by Sikh warriors and nothing is held for them, these are the leaders of the panth.

People are even changing the ardas these days. (what the f is going on!!1)

Finland Heretics to be summoned by Akal Takht Sahib for Violating Hukam

Friday 22nd of May 2009

Panthic Weekly News Bureau

Initial verses of the Sikh Ardas : From Chandi-di-Vaar

FINLAND (KP)—A Finland Gurdwara Committee’s peculiar decision to change the Sikh Ardas has been condemned by Sikh organizations based around the world. The Sikh leadership based in Punjab and other States is being perceived to take a strong stand against such blasphemy.

The Sikh Community is bound to follow the mandates of Akal Takhat Sahib at all times but the decision by Finland’s Capital City Gurdwara is certainly an attack on Sikh principles and beliefs as no consultation was done with the Sikh Nation before such a major decision was taken by the committee. The Sikh Ardas is derived from Gurbani and changing the ardas means changing the words of Guru Sahib, which in the Sikh religion is completely unacceptable.

What the Finland Committee has done is not very different from the works of Gurbaksh Kala Afghana who was excommunicated from the Sikh Nation. Kala Afghana published a series of books challenging Sikh traditions and the basic belief system without consulting with Akal Takht Sahib and other Sikh authorities.

The Finland Committee passed an internal resolution changing “Paratham Bhagautee Simar Ke” to “Paratham Akal Purakh Simar Ke” and “Guru Granth Ji Maneo Pargat Guraa’ Ki Deh” to “Panth Khalsa Maneo Pargat Guraa’ Ki Deh.” Furthermore, the Gurdwara committee has also enforced a ban on the singing and recitation of all bani by Guru Gobind Singh Ji inside the Gurdwara.

Recently, in the last few years, there has been some baseless debate over the authenticity of bani by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The Akal Takht Sahib, along with all other Taksals and Sikh scholars, have shown their support in favor of the authenticity of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s bani. In addition, Akal Takht Sahib passed a mandate asking Sikhs to fully agree with the authenticity of the entire Dasam Granth Sahib of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and not raise any doubts about its contents.

Finland Committee’s Action Condemned by Various Panthic Organizations

The head of Gurdwara Rampur Khera, based in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Baba Seva Singh Ji highly condemned the actions by the Finland Committee. Baba Seva Singh is currently visiting California. He condemned the Finland Committee and asked Sikhs based all over the world to fully accept the Dasam Granth Sahib and respect its contents.

He alleged that mischievous persons were wrongfully raising questions on the Dasam Granth Sahib without studying its contents. Baba Seva Singh raised these views during his katha held in Stockton, the historical city of the Gadri Babas.

Several other Panthic organizations, including the Akhand Kirtani Jatha and Damdami Taksal also condemned changing of ardas and Gurbani. Representatives of both organizations were also present at the large scale program held by Baba Seva Singh. Both organizations expressed grief over the individualistic approach taken by the Finland Committee.

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Armed Men Attack Sikh Temple In Vienna

At least 16 people have been wounded after armed men attacked a preacher and worshippers at a Sikh temple in Vienna.

Medics at the scene of the shooting

The Austrian national news agency APA quoted police spokesman Michael Takacs as saying all suspects had been arrested after the incident in the Austrian capital.

Local authorities and witnesses initially said the attackers were from two feuding families.

But they later said it involved members of several rival Sikh temples in Vienna who have been at odds for several years.

Police said the violence began when six people burst into the temple in Vienna's Rudolfsheim district during a religious service.

They attacked the preacher and other worshippers, one of them firing a gun and others wielding knives.

At least 16 people suffered gunshot and stab wounds in the violence - nine of whom were seriously hurt - before the attackers were subdued.

Punjab Riots

Please complain to the BBC regarding the below article

http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/complaints_stage1.shtml

Here is what i sent to them,

'I would like to complain about the grossly inaccurate coverage of the incident in Vienna and subsequent riots in Punjab. Your article states that a 'Sikh Guru' was killed. However in Sikhism, the present Guru is our Holy scriptures, known as Guru Granth Sahib Jee. Secondly you have mentioned that the violence was between higher and lower caste Sikhs. But Sikhism does not advocate the caste system. The group concerned in the incident, belong to the Ravidassi sect who have split from mainstream Sikhism. The person killed was revered as a Saint by the Ravidassi sect. I hope that you will promptly research and amend the inaccuracies in your coverage of recent events, in order to avoid offending the sentiments of the global Sikh community.'

Riots have broken out in almost all towns and cities in the Indian state of Punjab after a Sikh guru was killed by a rival group in a temple in Austria.

Thousands of angry protesters have taken to streets, damaging public property and setting trains on fire.

At least four people were injured when police opened fire at protesters who attacked a police station in Jalandhar.

The army has marched through the streets of Jalandhar city and a curfew is in place in four major towns.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has appealed for calm.

Guru Sant Ramanand was attacked on Sunday in Vienna - during clashes at a religious ceremony - by six men armed with knives and a pistol.

Whatever the provocation, it is important to maintain peace and harmony among different sections of the people

He succumbed to his wounds in hospital early Monday.

Another preacher Sant Nirajnan Dass, who was among 15 other people injured, is said to be stable.

Both the preachers were from a low-caste Sikh sect which has a large following in parts of Punjab and had travelled to Vienna to conduct a special service.

The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder, in Delhi, says several high caste Sikh groups had apparently opposed his presence and threatened violence.

Thousands of protesters carrying swords, steel rods and sticks are out on the streets in almost all major towns and cities, reports the BBC's Asit Jolly in Chandigarh, capital of Punjab state.

At least four trains have been attacked.

All major highways are blocked by bonfires of tyres and sticks, and all main railways stations in the state are deserted, our correspondent says.

Police say a large showroom of Hyundai motors has been completely destroyed and trains have been attacked in at least four places.

Police said they fired at rioting mobs in two places in Jalandhar after coming under attack.

At least four people were wounded, they said.

The army and police have marched through the streets of Jalandhar and police say they have arrested six people for arson.

A curfew has been imposed in the cities of Jalandhar, Phagwara, Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana.

The Delhi-Lahore bus has been stopped near the town of Ludhiana as a precautionary measure.

Violent demonstrations have also been reported in the towns of Amritsar, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Nawanshahr.

'Distressed'

Chief Minister of Punjab Prakash Singh Badal has called an all-party meeting on Tuesday and PM Manmohan Singh has appealed for calm.

"I am deeply distressed by the outbreak of violence in Punjab following certain incidents in Vienna, Austria." Mr Singh said in a statement.

"Whatever the provocation, it is important to maintain peace and harmony among different sections of the people."

Mr Singh, a Sikh, said that Sikhism preached tolerance and harmony.

Guru Sant Ramanand and Sant Niranjan Dass were attacked on Sunday in Vienna.

Eyewitnesses said fundamentalist Sikhs from a higher caste attacked the preachers, who, they believed, were disrespectful of the Sikh holy book.

Police spokesman Michael Takacs said the scene was "like a battlefield". Six people have been detained, and more arrests were possible.

Several hundred worshippers were at the temple at the time of the attack.

The temple is situated in Vienna-Rudolfsheim, in the 15th district of the capital.

It is estimated that fewer than 3,000 Sikhs live in Austria.

The Rudolfsheim temple is run by devotees of Shri Guru Ravidas, who founded the Dera Sach Khand sect.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8066783.stm

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