1984 Remembrance March & Freedom Rally [2007]

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photos from previous rally - check out:

http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2006/06/jun04-04.htm

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[Nirvair S Khalsa]

THE BLOG OWNER ALSO WRITES OF HIS EXPERIENCE AT THE ‘SIKH REMEMBRANCE MARCH AND FREEDOM LOBBY’ ON ‘4^TH JUNE 2006’:

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"the sikh remembrance march and freedom rally commemorated the martydom of the fifth guru, sri guru arjan dev ji 400 years ago, as well as the events of 1984.

guru arjan dev ji compiled the first version of the sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib, in 1604, writing many of the hymns within it. he was arrested in lahore in 1606 on the orders of mogul emperor jehangir, tortured for 5 days and martyred on the banks of the river riva.

during the annual celebration of the death of sri guru arjan dev ji in 1984, indira ghandi sent her troops to attack sikh militants in the golden temple at amritsar. many innocent pilgrims - men, women and children - were killed in the brutal assault. thousands more died around the punjab, particularly in the riots incited by government tv and radio stations after the october assassination of indira ghandi by her sikh bodyguards.

punjabi speakers at the rally in hyde park described the events of 1984. the marchers demanded an acknowledgment of the indian genocide of sikhs, the release of sikh political prisoners held in indian jails, and for the establishment of an independent secular state of khalistan in the punjab.

after the speeches came prayers, and then the march set off for trafalgar square and another rally. this was a serious event, with stongly felt greivances, and an impressive display of sikh tradition and feelings.

the marchers were pleased to find photographers taking an interest in their cause, with many of them encouraging me and thanking me for my presence. some had heard of this web site too."

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SOURCE: http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2006/06/jun.htm

[manbiro singh]

oh i wana go but no1 is going with me :lol: hope it goes well with guru ji's kirpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nirvair S Khalsa]

THE SUNDAY JUNE 3RD 2007 REMEMBRANCE MARCH AND FREEDOM RALLY IS TAKING PLACE TOMORROW IN CENTRAL LONDON!

[sikhlionz]

Coaches from most parts of the UK will be leaving for London 9AM or earlier so make sure you are at your local GuruGhar ON TIME

no excuses and no desi timing - u know who u are

[wjkk wjkf]

what time does the coach from southall go?

[ParwinderSingh]

i need quick help ppl

where and how do i pay congestion charges, cos someone said ill hav top pay them to get into london, do i pay it through a poll thing or is it sent to the car owner or sumat? qand any other suggestions on parking locations for the day?