Listen To Radio Now! - Sikh Cremation Debate

[sher_panjabi]

Listen Live to BBC AsianNetwork

Discussion Topic: HINDUS & "SIKHS" WANT OPEN AIR CREMATIONS

An organisation called "ANGLO-ASIAN FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY" is claiming and fighting on behalf of Hindus and Sikhs for open air cremation.

Ps. No-one from the Sikh community has been consulted about this matter.

Its a good discussion. Listen in and share your views.

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[Prem]

I agree - I don't think this is a pressing issue for any Sikh.

But don't turn it into a big paranoid conspiracy about Hindus smothering Sikhs - just stay calm and telephone or e-mail the show and tell them that they should not claim to speak for all Sikhs or even all Hindus.

Bro, this is just an example of a pressure group trying to get itself notice - best thing is to phone in and politely explain that I have never heard anyone mention this before.

[sher_panjabi]

I rang the show and shared Sikhi viewpoint.

[Prem]

What did you say?

[msjskb]

my 2pence worth;

I am a Sikh and do not see this as a issue.

Sikhs are still trying to get justice for the families of those innocent Sikhs burned alive in Delhi(India) in November 1984. These Humans had tyres put around their necks and oil poured over them then set alight. If they were not to be given this RIGHT of being cremated properly then what right have I got to ask for it.

As a Sikh there are many more pressing issues we have to deal with in todays society. Everyone I have spoken to agrees.

[msjskb]

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