Already on many occasions in the past, Badal had publicly spoken of his dream of recreating the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh тАФ a revered icon among many Sikhs тАФ in the state.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/how-parkash-singh-badal-drew-on-maharaja-singh-ranjits-legacy-8578591/

Assisted by volunteers from the United Sikhs, soup was also taken into Ukraine via “trolley convoys” to feed exhausted women and children queuing for hours in freezing conditions before they could cross.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/perth-kinross/4141900/dont-forget-about-us-say-tough-and-stoic-ukrainians-as-perthshires-kilted-hero-hands-out-pizza-on-frontlines/

Caste can be found in other countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and in the diaspora worldwide, and in faith communities including Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Muslims and Sikhs.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/feb/20/what-is-indias-caste-system-is-it-contentious-in-u-s/

Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, Diwali is one of the most significant in Indian culture and calls for a number of traditional dishes.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/diwali-festival-2023-food-traditions-b2445155.html

Court filings revealed that even before Nijjar’s killing in Canada, U.S. law enforcement officials had become aware of a plot against activists who were advocating for the secession from India of the northern Punjab state, where Sikhs are a majority.

Source: https://www.yukon-news.com/national-news/plots-to-assassinate-sikh-leaders-were-part-of-a-campaign-of-planned-killings-us-prosecutors-7117938

“Earlier he made cheap comments about farmers, jawans, students, Muslims, Sikhs and now he is engaged in defaming women wrestlers.”

Source: https://www.siasat.com/yogeshwar-questions-unfair-trial-exemption-vinesh-calls-him-spineless-2624786/

In 2018, the Ontario government granted turban-wearing Sikhs an exemption to ride motorcycles without helmets to recognize their civil rights and religious expression.

Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/brampton-mom-creates-multisport-helmet-for-her-sikh-children-1.6222748

In addition to the murder of Nijjar, The Intercept has also alleged FBI warnings to Sikhs in the U.S. as well as alleged plots by India Sikh activists in Pakistan.

Source: https://theintercept.com/2023/11/29/india-assassination-plot-us-citizen-nikhil-gupta/

In Sikhism, it's important not to cut your hair because Sikhs believe it's a special gift from God.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/ampstories/lifestyle/meet-sidakdeep-singh-chahal-indian-teen-who-set-guinness-world-record-with-his-more-than-4-feet-long-hair

Japneet Singh told CBS News that hate crimes against Sikhs are rising, but statistics don’t reflect them as some crimes aren’t reported.

Source: https://indiatribune.com/sikhs-call-for-protection-against-hate-crimes-after-2-back-to-back-attacks-in-ny/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sikhs-call-for-protection-against-hate-crimes-after-2-back-to-back-attacks-in-ny

New Delhi has argued the claim of interference is groundless, and has complained about posters by the advocacy group Sikhs for Justice seeking the home addresses of Indian diplomats.

Source: https://www.100milefreepress.net/national-news/ng-postpones-team-canada-trade-mission-to-india-amid-strained-relations/

Pannun of Sikhs For Justice threatens Indo-Canadian Hindus, asks them to leave.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/pannun-of-sikhs-for-justice-threatens-indo-canadian-hindus-asks-them-to-leave-country/

“She was born to Punjabi Sikhs and converted to Christianity,” he told me.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/why-is-nikki-haley-running-for-president

The 1947 partition of India and Pakistan turned 14 million Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims into refugees, unleashing a wave of ghastly violence that left as many as 2 million dead.

Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/14/opinion/jeff-jacoby-palestinian-nakba-israel-independence/

The order came nearly a year after three Sikhs and Jewish and Muslim recruits sued the Marines seeking religious accommodations.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-marine-corps-sikh-articles-of-faith-8892006/

The representatives of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs participated in the gathering.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/nuh-violence-leaves-haryana-reeling-but-farmers-stand-guard-stop-it-from-spreading-8879581/

The resolution passed by Tamil Nadu Assembly stated that Dalit Christians should also benefit from reservation like Buddhists and Sikhs.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/mk-stalin-reservation-for-dalit-christians-gets-tn-assembly-backing-8565486/

The rise of Singh – a preacher in the northwestern state of Punjab, where Sikhs are the majority – has revived talk of such a homeland and stoked fears of a return to violence of the 1980s and early 1990s.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/sikh-separatist-amritpal-singh-arrested-in-india-after-manhunt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sikh-separatist-amritpal-singh-arrested-in-india-after-manhunt

They have lauded the local community leaders, including the leader of the Redbridge Council, for “supporting the Sikh communities concerns and working with all parties to ensure that this controversial event targeting Sikhs was cancelled.”

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/london-church-cancels-conversion-event-sikhs-complain-8655578/

This ideological shift and hate speeches in public against minorities have led to growing concerns about the safety and existence of minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Dalits, and others.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/08/21/the-demographics-of-inequality/