Oh Dear Oh Dear They're At It Again

[RebelSingh]

http://www.sikh24.com/2012/08/gurdwara-booze-party-busted/#.UDPg2KNSQ1D

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2012/08/21/sikh-protest-group-disrupts-indian-independence-celebrations-at-coventry-temple-92746-31667439/

ORGANISERS were forced to abandon celebrations of India’s independence and police had to be called in after Sikh hardliners staged a protest at a Coventry community centre.

More than 50 members of the Satkaar group were protesting against what they claimed was the serving of meat and alcohol at the community centre, based at the Ramgarhia Gurdwara temple, in Foleshill Road, on Saturday night.

Police were involved in a stand-off lasting two hours with the group, which protests against ‘code-breaking’ temples.

The protesters claimed meat and alcohol were being served, both of which are shunned by devout followers of the religion.

The event had been organised by members of the Indian Workers Association (IWA) to celebrate India’s Independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on August 15, 1947.

Coun Ram Lakha (Lab, Binley and Willenhall), and secretary of the IWA, says protesters tore down the British and Indian flags at the centre and ordered guests to leave, despite assurances that no meat and alcohol would be served.

Cuon Lakha said: “I told them we would make sure there was no alcohol or meat served at the centre – we offered to let them sit in to see for themselves, but they refused.

"We had consent from the Ramgarhia Gurdwara to hold the event.

“The unprovoked attack preventing a peaceful celebration by patriotic Indian workers and their families is disturbing and reprehensible.”

The former Coventry Lord Mayor said he felt police should have done more to support members of the community, adding: “One policeman came to the centre and another police officer was outside.

"They made the decision for me to leave the centre instead of telling the protesters to go. I thought about the safety of our members and told everyone to leave with me.

“It was a very poor response from the police – they didn’t even bother to check that it was our right to be there.”

Jaswinder Singh Ubhi, one of the protesters, said they had concerns about the serving of meat and alcohol on temple-owned premises.

His group also believes India still doesn’t have full independence and to celebrate it was a “mockery”.

“We wanted them to change the venue," he said. "If they want to celebrate it anywhere else they can do that. If people don’t listen then certain actions need to be taken. There were no arrests and no violence.”

Supt Ron Winch, for Coventry Police, said: “We were made aware of plans for a peaceful demonstration on Saturday evening by members of the Sikh community.

“Officers monitored the situation and were committed to supporting and facilitating a lawful, peaceful protest.

“Sufficient resources were available to ensure public safety was maintained and although tensions were high, there were no criminal offences committed.

“I am confident that our response was proportionate and we are continuing to liaise with representatives from the Ramgarhia Gurdwara in order to establish whether there is anything that can be learned from the incident should a similar protest happen again.”

[kullykhalsa]

got to say im a bit shocked at what i read. these people were not breaking any rules and as such mr ubhi just comes across as an unrational hardliner. we should be fighting fights worth fighting not this rubbish

Waste of time!

[panther]

they had only come to enjoy a party watching videos of rape carried out by india's army on innocent victims and drink some alcohol

[lsingh]

What we should ask was what was Ramgharia (not sure why they are using caste in the name) Gurdwara had hired out its hall to an organisation that has carried out genocide on Sikhs.Of course Sikhs were going to get up set. We Have yet to hear the Sikhs side of what happened so should not jump to conclusions on taking the Congress guys word.

[sweetshera]

It does not matter, if it has a caste name on the temple it is not sikh, these satskar fools if they want to follow code how about that code? Also this was a multifaith event so they had no right in doing this.

[Only five]

It does not matter, if it has a caste name on the temple it is not sikh, these satskar fools if they want to follow code how about that code? Also this was a multifaith event so they had no right in doing this.

They had every right to stop this from taking place, since its on Gurdwara property. Change yourself to be a Sikh. Sikhi doesn't change to fit you.

[sweetshera]

They had every right to stop this from taking place, since its on Gurdwara property. Change yourself to be a Sikh. Sikhi doesn't change to fit you.

It was not a Sikh event, it was multifaith even celebrating the Independence day and no alcohol or meat was on the premises. So what was really the problem here? I tell you the problem, Ramgharias on the whole are against Khalistan as are 99% of Sikhs but those satkaar (jats) can take this, and thought they could flex their muscles.

[_singhni_]

Well said Only Five completely agree with you.

[lsingh]

It does not matter, if it has a caste name on the temple it is not sikh, these satskar fools if they want to follow code how about that code? Also this was a multifaith event so they had no right in doing this.

Multifaith? The Indian Workers Association is a communist organisation that hates the Sikhs as does the Congress. Its like the Naizis holding a meeting at a Jewish hall I can't believe you are defending the organisations responsible for the 1984 massacre of Sikhs.

[panther]

Multifaith? The Indian Workers Association is a communist organisation that hates the Sikhs as does the Congress. Its like the Naizis holding a meeting at a Jewish hall I can't believe you are defending the organisations responsible for the 1984 massacre of Sikhs.

Lsingh why wouldn't sweetshera defend the rights of pro-RSS anti-Sikhs to drink alcohol and eat meat at Gurdwara premises?

After all he's a pro-Bharat Hindu troll who even blamed the Wisconsin massacre on Sikhs

http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/67717-shooting-at-wisconsin-sikh-temple-gurdwara/

See Post 4 where he blames Sikhs for killing others at their holy places randomly for causing Oak Creek