With the successful efforts of the American Sikh Caucus, US Congressman David Valadao introduces a resolution to recognize the Sikh Genocide of November 1984
👉 The resolution demands accountability of the perpetrators
New Delhi, November 1 (Manpreet Singh Khalsa):- With the successful efforts of the American Sikh Caucus, US Congressman David Valadao has introduced a resolution to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the Sikh Genocide, H. RES. 841, in the US Congress. The Sikh American community is grateful to US Congressman David Valadao for his support as Co-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus. More than 40 years have passed since the Sikh Genocide-Sikh Genocide and Disappearances, due to which thousands of Sikhs have found safety and the opportunity to practice their religion freely in America. In remembering those who lost their lives, we are grateful to Congressman Valadao for introducing H. RES. 841 in the US Congress. RES. 841 introduced. This resolution is not only a recognition of past atrocities, but also a step towards goodness, justice and remembrance of those who lost their lives or suffered during this dark time. This information was given to the media by Bhai Himmat Singh New York on behalf of representatives of the American Sikh Caucus Committee, American Gurdwara Management Committee, Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast. Speaking about this, Bhai Himmat Singh New York said that Mr. Valadao introduced resolution H RES 841 which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution states that we support the recognition and commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. In the United States, and Sikhs have been part of the American fabric for more than 120 years, initially coming to work in farms, lumber mills, mines and on the Western Pacific Railroad, and later settling in every state and territory. They are making significant contributions to the country's social, cultural and economic landscape in many fields, including art, music, trucking, agriculture, information technology, law, medicine, and many others. In November 1984, systematic and organized genocidal violence was committed against Sikhs in the Delhi Capital Region, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. During the Sikh Genocide, Sikhs were attacked, tortured, burned alive, and murdered, and Sikh women, many of whom had lost their families during the genocide, were sexually assaulted and raped by groups of assailants. Sikh homes, businesses and gurdwaras, or places of worship, were looted, damaged and destroyed during the genocide, leading to the conspiratorial destruction of many Sikh families, communities, homes and businesses. The Indian government, through officials and parliamentarians and with the support of the police and other state institutions, led and participated in the genocidal attacks, and failed to intervene to stop the genocide. In November 1984, over thirty thousand Sikhs were murdered, while in New Delhi's "Widows' Colony" there still live women victims of the Sikh genocide who were attacked, raped, tortured, and forced to dismember, burn and kill their families, and who are still demanding justice against the perpetrators. The Sikh community in the United States has not recovered from the physical and mental trauma of the genocide, as it keeps alive the memory of those killed, and the Sikh genocide will never be forgotten. Recognizing the state-sponsored violence that targeted Sikhs across India is a significant and historic step toward justice, accountability, and reconciliation, which should serve as an example for other governments. Therefore, it is the sentiment of the House of Representatives to recognize the 1984 Sikh genocide and call for all its perpetrators, regardless of their rank or status, to be held accountable.
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