CHANDIGARH, Punjab—On July 26, three pro-freedom groups namely Dal Khalsa, United Akali Dal and SAD ( Amritsar) held a gathering to deliberate on continued loot of river waters, resurfacing of SYL row, letting off four police convicts by state government, refusing to release Sikh detainees who have completed life sentence , making UAP Act 1967 more draconian, giving unbridled powers to NIA, derailing Bargari sacrilege case and infringement of states right by the Centre. The meeting decided to protest against injustices, discriminations and suppression of rights on Aug 15.
“Aug 15 symbolizes India. We will stage a protest on that day as all these contentious issues are directly linked to Indian laws, parliament and governments – that are anti-Sikhs. They are killings ours aspirations to strengthen Indian strangle hold on Sikhs. We have decided to resist such moves,” said Kanwar Pal Singh, who addressed press meet on behalf of three parties. Akali Dal Amritsar head SS Mann and Dal Khalsa head Harpal Singh Cheema were also present.
“Govt’s both at Centre and state level are least bothered about hurt feelings of Sikhs. They don’t want to unmask Sacrilege conspirators. CBI and SIT both organs of the state are producing conflicting and confusing results. Panth never trusted CBI, Badal’s pass on the probe to CBI to save their skin. At the end of the day, Justice eluded the Sikhs”, said he.
The meeting gave a clarion call to the people of the state to observe August 15 as black day and stay away from celebrations.
To mark their protest, the members of three organizations have decided to stage protest march on India’s 72nd Independence Day. To convey their message, they would carry black flags and placards in their hands.
“A grave injustice is being done to Punjab by the successive union governments. The feeling of oneness for this country has been lost,” said Kanwar Pal Singh
Gurdeep Singh Bathinda, Adv B S Sodhi, Prof Mohinder Pal Singh. SFS member Harman , Adv Rajwinder Singh Bains, SYP president Paramjit Singh Mand, representatives of BSP, Bahujan Mukti Party also spoke.
