KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
16-Mar-1995
The Khalsa March commenced from Sri Akal Takht, and Bhai Mohkam Singh led a Ardas (prayer) for its success and the realization of its objectives.
03-Mar-1995
Under the leadership of H.S. Rode, the working committee of SAD (United) passed resolutions, announcing a protest march from Akal Takhat in Amritsar to Delhi on April 5. They also decided to present a memorandum to the President of India on April 6, demanding the repeal of TADA and the release of Sikh detainees, including S.S. Mann, Dr. Sohan Singh, and Kanwar Singh Dhami.
02-Mar-1995
Prof. Manjit Singh, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat, called upon Sikhs to actively participate in the "Bandi Chhor-Khalsa March" from Gwalior to Amritsar on the upcoming Diwali, commemorating the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.
02-Feb-1995
S.S. Mann was produced before the Court in Khanna and was remanded to Judicial custody until February 16. Party supporters chanted slogans in support of Mann and against the government.
19-Jan-1995
The Sikh High Priests announced that Mahant Manjit Singh of Jammu has been declared a "Tankhaiya" due to his religious misconduct.
08-Jan-1995
In an press note signed by Baba Thakur Singh, Chief of the Damdami Taksal, it was announced that a religious Khalsa March would be organized on March 14, coinciding with the occasion of Hola Mohalla.
28-Dec-1994
The Panthic Committee, consisting of five members established by Prof. Manjit Singh,
30-Nov-1994
P.S. Badal denounced the undisclosed ban on his protest march from Amritsar to Delhi on December 1, along with the crackdown on his party members, as undemocratic and a violation of human rights. He reaffirmed that his party would proceed with the march as planned.
07-Nov-1994
P.S. Badal revealed that his party's planned rally would coincide with the opening day of the winter session of Parliament. He further announced that 1995 would be designated as the "Year of People's Movement."
08-Oct-1994
S.S. Mann called upon the Sikh community to commemorate the death anniversary of Sukha and Jinda on October 9 by reciting "Chaupai," "Dehshiva Var MoheIh," and offering prayers before Guru Granth Sahib. He emphasized that Sukha and Jinda had made the ultimate sacrifice for the establishment of an independent sovereign Sikh state.
09-Aug-1994
S.S. Mann appealed to the Sikh community to wear black badges, dupattas, and neckties on August 15 and boycott official functions to observe it as a day of mourning.
01-Aug-1994
G.S. Tohra, President of SGPC, criticized all the Congress Prime Ministers for being anti-Sikhs and reaffirmed his assurance to Badal that he could become the next Chief Minister of Punjab if he submitted to Sh. Akal Takht.
28-Jul-1994
G.S. Tohra announced in Amritsar that the SGPC could offer all its posts to SAD (B), on the condition that P.S. Badal accepted the supremacy of the Akal Takht.
24-Jul-1994
The Badals clarified that individuals of non-Sikh faith would be welcomed as members, as long as they expressed their belief in the policies of the SAD (B).
18-Jul-1994
SAD (Amritsar) decided to mark Independence Day, August 15, as a Black Day in order to express their protest against the perceived denial of rights to the people of Punjab, especially the Sikhs. Additionally, they announced their goal of enrolling 20 lakh members into the party.
15-Jul-1994
H.S. Rode, the convenor, along with Dhian Singh Mand, ex-MP Darshan Singh Mand, Ajit Singh Bhangoo, members of the presidium committee, and Gurdev Singh, President of Dalit Front Punjab, declared their commitment to continue their peaceful struggle for the attainment of Khalsa Raj. They pledged their allegiance to Baba Thakur Singh, Chief of Damdami Taksal, who will provide guidance and support.
10-Jul-1994
A 44 members ad-hoc committee was constituted by SAD (Amritsar) for the Delhi State Unit.
08-Jul-1994
Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, President of BKU (L), held a gathering at Mukandpur in Ludhiana where he proposed conducting a plebiscite among Sikhs to determine the implementation of the Anandpur Sahib resolution and the creation of a sovereign independent Sikh state as a means to address the problems in Punjab.
03-Jul-1994
SS Mann made allegations that various Hindu organizations and political parties were conspiring to eliminate the Sikh community and joining forces to exploit the water resources of Punjab. He further stated that the "Amritsar Declaration" called for the freedom of Sikhs through a confederation with either Hindustan, Pakistan, or any other country.
27-Jun-1994
The International Centre of Sikh Thought organized a function in Patiala to honor Harinder Singh Khalsa, a former IFS officer and former Secretary of SGPC. He was presented with the "Sanman Patra" for his courageous acts of resigning as a diplomat in protest against Operation Blue Star and as Secretary of SGPC due to the irregularities within the organization.