OTTAWA – “It is with great sorrow that I extend my sympathies on the 28th anniversary of the tragic pogroms of 1984 that targeted Sikh men, women and children in New Delhi and many other parts of India”, said NDP leader Thomas Mulcair in remembering the massacre of Sikhs in New Delhi where thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed.
“The New Democratic Party of Canada stands in solidarity with the Sikh community and with independent human rights organizations. Like our former leader Jack Layton, we call for justice for the survivors and an explanation for why and how this community was targeted by organized mobs.
“Let us also take a moment to salute those, who at serious risk to themselves and their families, provided refuge and assistance to Sikh families during the 1984 Sikh Pogroms.
“The victims and survivors of 1984 have waited too long for recognition of their plight and frustration. Rehabilitation and support for the broken families, especially the widows, must be prioritized. The actions of the police and allegations regarding the role of Congress members and the use of state resources, must be examined. The truth and those guilty must be brought to justice.
“These are the obligations of a democratic state to its citizens.
“Remembrance is the tie that binds us to our past as it guides us for the challenge of the future.
“Lest we forget.”
Members of the world renowned and internationally acclaimed Sikh Nation, which began a revolutionary movement of remembering the over 30,000 Sikhs murdered in 1984 in India by donating blood, are doing it again this year.
More than 67,000 lives have been saved through blood donation by Sikh Nation in the memory of over 30,000 Sikhs killed in 1984!
Sikh Nation (Sikh Quom) was born with a simple message and revolutionary purpose to save lives by donating blood in the memory of those who lost their lives at the hands of unjust and oppressive regime. Their humble request to all justice and peace loving people of the world is to become a part of their humanitarian campaign, which aims to address human right violations.
Become a part of this humanitarian campaign and there are three ways to join.
1. You can join this campaign by donating at the dedicated clinics listed below.
2. You can join by organizing another clinic in your city/town/village.
3. Around the globe, donate at any clinic near to you and your event online.
For more information visit the website www.genocide1984.com or email them at [email protected]
