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The tragedy of 1984 has touched many Sikhs worldwide. I am a youth who is learning the essence of Sikhism as well as about the politics of India. There are many, many individuals that helped slaughter innocent Sikhs and are not yet punished (I don't think I need to name them as you guys all probably know just who I am talking about!), and are prominent members of the government. I want to do more in order to bring justice to the thousands of men, women and children who horrifically lost their lives. I want to help bring closure to families in Punjab that have had their loved ones arrested by the police, and never seen again. But how exactly do I go about initiating this? I mean, everyone talks about the injustices that Sikhs face constantly, but what about the action in this? How do we go about in bringing justice and peace? :mconfu: Do we get a petition? Or do we plead with local Punjabi news agencies to bring more awareness to this issue?

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petition is not a very good idea, coz in this great nation called india cases go on in the courts for years, those guys will get old and die anyhow b4 the case can be decided,

bringing awareness in the newspapers would be the right thing to do, i like that idea

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First of all, thank you for replying with your response. As for the petition idea, I don't know just how effective it can be, but bringing awareness in Punjabi media is a good idea (i just need support!). Now, as I have said in my other post, (and not to offend anyone in any way) everyone talks about the injustices that Sikhs face in India, but what about bringing those that have committed brutal atrocities to justice, in a peaceful manner? I'm going off topic, but there are many, many political leaders around the globe that are gulity crimes against humanity. It's frustrating, because as human beings we cannot help our fellow brothers and sisters.

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At least 4 things can be done to help the victims of the state sponsored genocide:

1. Volunteer work

2. Financial help

www.nishkam.org is doing a great job and if they can get financial/physical help then there is nothing like it.

3. Create awareness amongst other Sikhs and expose what India has done. This will keep the crimes of 1984-1992 fresh in the minds of Sikhs all over the world.

4. Lobby/write to your senator/representative/other officials to have an international inquiry regarding India's crimes against Sikhs and other minorities. International pressure does change things, but unfortunately not enough has been exerted on India.

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