Tag: Sikh

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

Manish Kumar

The 1984 anti-Sikh riots remain one of the darkest chapters in India’s history, triggered by the assassination of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards. In the aftermath, violent mobs targeted Sikh communities across the country, resulting in thousands of deaths and large-scale destruction. Over the decades, legal proceedings have sought to bring justice to the victims of these riots. One of the most high-profile figures implicated in these cases is former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who has now been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Verdict and Charges A…

India-Canada Relations Sour Further as India Rebuts Allegations Against Home Minister Amit Shah

Manish Kumar

A Strained Bilateral Relationship India-Canada relations have been on rocky terrain recently, marred by rising diplomatic tensions and mutual accusations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion of potential Indian involvement in the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a known pro-Khalistan figure, sparked a major fallout between the two nations. Following these allegations, both countries expelled diplomats, worsening the strained diplomatic ties. The situation took a new turn as Canada alleged India’s Home Minister Amit Shah was involved in a plot to target Sikh separatists on Canadian soil, further…

Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement: Significance and Potential Impact

Manish Kumar

The Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement, which is a key travel route for Sikh pilgrims between India and Pakistan, has recently been extended for five years. The corridor runs from Dera Baba Nanak in the Indian state of Punjab to Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan, where the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, spent his last years. Under this agreement, Indian pilgrims can visit this holy site without a visa, providing the Sikh community an opportunity for an easy and safe journey. The extension of the agreement ensures…