A convention “ AZADI The only way “ was held today at Gurdwara Sri
Guru Teg Bahadur, by Dal Khalsa followed by road march . Asserting that
the Self-determination is the right of every nationality, the Dal
Khalsa leaders said the Indian leadership must allow referendum in
Punjab. If the people of the state decide otherwise, we will accept the
verdict.
The speakers claimed that the right to secede was
recognised by the Geneva Convention. Many countries have attained
independence through plebiscite. It is not unconstitutional.
Dal Khalsa gave a call through a resolution to the people of Punjab,
particularly Sikh community, to boycott the Aug 15 celebrations as the
political system of the country has denied the Sikhs their fundamental
rights, freedom, and crushed their aspirations with might. The Govt. has
always found police solution to Punjab's political problem. Hence, the
Sikhs should boycott Aug 15 and observe the day as BLACK DAY.
In
another resolution the gathering resolved to establish sovereign and
independent Punjab by adhering to International norms and laws.
On the issue of Sikh Political prisoners languishing in jails the
gathering unanimously condemned the attitude and high handedness of
Punjab Govt. The release of Assemanand and Maya Codnani on bail who
were convicted for much more heinous crimes proves that there are
different set of rules for different communities.
Speaking on the
occasion party head H S Dhami said the existence of the Sikh nation,
recognition of its distinct sovereignty and identity is non-negotiable
and must be secured at all cost.
Expressing Dal Khalsa’s view on
devolution of powers as sought by Akali Dal and other regional parties,
he said "Hindutva Indian state is not going to do so. On the contrary opposite is
happening. The state is centralizing more and more power, and it is
becoming more and more Hindu in character. The process has expedited
under Narendra Modi’s regime, The transformation is towards more
centralization and saffronization . "In that context to ask for
devolution by Akali Dal or any other regional party, is ridiculous. It
would mean that we haven’t learnt anything from history”.
Prabhjot Singh a Sikh Scholar and youth leader spoke in detail about the
distinct identity of Sikh Nation. He stressed that it is must for
them to achieve independence for its survival.
Dr. Manjinder
Singh Gen Secretary dismissed the notion that the militant groups were
in any way a justification for the state's repression against the Sikh
nation.
"In case the militant groups were the problem, there is no
militant group today. But 20 years down the road, the Sikhs still
continue to face state’s onslaughts and discriminative policies, he
said.
"As far as the international community is concerned, They know
exactly what's happening to the Sikh people in Punjab. The only
consideration for them is whether it is in their interest to intervene
to stop rights violations of Sikhs or maintain silence for business
concerns.
He observed that settling of Non-Punjabi Immigrants in
Sikh homeland Punjab, have traditionally been state aided colonisation
projects. Their settlements are being done in a systematic way aiming
to change the demography of Punjab.
Satnam Singh Paonta Speaking
on the participation in the electoral process of the country, said that
Dal Khalsa strongly believes that the Indian electoral exercise is an
illusion. We will not contest elections under the Indian dispensation.
Dal Khalsa affirms that its members, supporters and well-wishers will
not participate in this electoral façade of democracy in India.
The
promises of high profile Hindu leaders of “an area where Sikhs can feel
the glow of freedom”, “Sikhs may use the Kirpan if they are let down”,
to language-based states and then to the Rajiv-Longowal sham accord,
followed not by implementation but killings of Sikh youth in fake
encounters and their enforced disappearances are all part of the
shameful track record of the Hindutva Indian polity vis-à-vis Sikhs.
The
litany of broken promises and injustices is endless. This long story has
rendered us homeless, hapless and hopeless. How does Sikhs see hope in
elections?
Sarbjit Singh Ghuman affirming the commitment for Sikh
Nations independence said that Reforms and development cannot be a
substitute for independence. To the real Sikh polity, the challenge is
not development, but self-determination,in the form of Khalistan.
Others who spoke on the
occasion were S. Kulbir Singh Barapind president Akali Dal Panch
Pradhani . ParamJit Singh President Sikh Youth Of Punjab,
The
Convention was followed by road march which concluded at Guru Nanak
Mission Chowk. Sikh youth participating in great numbers were holding
banners and play cards depicting the pictures of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh JI Khalsa Bhindranwale and Bhai
Gajinder Singh. They were raising slogans in favor of Azadi & Khalistan
The
main participants were Ranbir Singh, Nobaljit Singh ,Manjit Singh ,
Gurmeet Singh,Kuldeep Singh,Kulwant Singh,Gurdeep Singh,Jagjit Singh Khosa Pics are below
