:dateline:Multiple peaceful protests were organized throughout North America to raise awareness of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa�s mission.� Namely, Sikh Sangat in New York, San Francisco and Vancouver came out to show solidarity with a Panthik cause.
Sikhs were present at the events in large numbers.� While the San Francisco and Vancouver protests were organized outside Indian Consulate offices, the New York protest was held at United Nations headquarters on the 20th anniversary of World Human Rights Day.
Despite severely cold weather, there was an overwhelming response from sangat.� Attendees numbering in the hundreds were present at the protests.
Sikh Sangat of New York held a one hour Waheguru Jaap and one hour Chaupai Sahib Jaap, followed by a Candle Vigil.� Rehras Sahib was recited and finally ardas was performed for Chardi Kala of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Ji and the Khalsa Panth.
Eminent personalities were present at all protests.� Dr. Amarjit Singh from Washington DC came in for the New York program and made a speech at the event.
Pictures from the New York protest are available below –
(Courtesy:�https://www.facebook.com/masijiphoto)
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