SMETHWICK, UK—The Panthik meeting was attended by approximately 200 individuals representing various Jathebandis, campaign organisations and Gurdwaras from around the country. The Panthik meeting was held to discuss and resolve issues in relation to the organisation of the annual 1984 Remembrance Event in central London. The event in 2014 has increased significance as it will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib and Sri Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar.
The Panthik meeting saw an open and robust exchange of views take place during which many valuable points and ideas were shared. The Panthik meeting concluded with the following decisions:
- There will only be one event for the 1984 Remembrance Event to be held in June 2014 in Central London.
- The Federation of Sikh Organisations (FSO) would continue to lead the organising of the event.
- The FSO invited each organisation/Jathebandi to send two representatives to a meeting it will be calling in the near future to form a planning group for organising the 1984 Remembrance Event to be held in June 2014. The planning group will determine and organise all aspects of the event in an inclusive manner and will incorporate all appropriate ideas and suggestions.
- The Indian Sub-Continent Affairs Committee of Sikh Council UK would assist in organising the first meeting of the FSO to form the planning group.
The above decisions were approved unanimously by those present in the meeting and will serve to provide a united way forward for the Panth.
Request to all: Sikh Council UK appeals to everyone that in the spirit of maintaining unity and building upon the agreements: any outstanding issues or issues emerging to be discussed at the forthcoming meeting.
Furthermore: Please note the FSO ‘next step’ meeting as agreed will take place as follows:
Saturday 9th November 2013
Guru Nanak Prakash Gurdwara
71-81 Harnall Lane West,
Coventry CV1 4FB
3.00pm
