Sikh Federation (UK)
The Sikh Federation (UK) describes itself as a non-governmental organisation[1] that works with the main political parties to promote relevant Sikh issues.[2][3] It is the largest Sikh organisation in the United Kingdom.
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It is a pressure group often referred to as the first Sikh political party in the United Kingdom. SFUK says that it is based on the 'miri-piri' principle: the Sikh principle that temporal and spiritual goals are indivisible.[4]
The organisation was established in September 2003 with the aim of giving Sikhs a stronger political voice by taking an increasing interest in mainstream politics in the UK.
Goals and activities
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Building a stronger political voice in the UK & abroad
- Strengthening the All Party Parliamentary Group for UK Sikhs
- Formation and working with the Sikh Council UK
- Establishing the International Coalition for a Sikh Homeland
- Mass Sikh lobby in the Houses of Parliament
- Meeting the Deputy Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
- Restructuring and expanding across the globe
THE SIKH MANIFESTO 2015-2020
Leadership
As of August 9[update] Amrik Singh Gill was the Chairman of the Sikh Federation (UK).[5]
The Sikh Federation UK has a 15-member executive panel that manages and drives the SFUK agenda and activities, supported by a national and regional structure with local membership.
The Federation's most prominent spokesman is Dabinderjit Singh [6] and a spokesman for Sikh rights and interests.[2][3][7] He was awarded an OBE in 2000.[6] Singh has also acted as a spokesman for Sikh Secretariat, formed in 2001.[7]
References
- ^ "Sikh Federation UK:About Us". sikhfeduk.com. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ a b "British Sikhs form party". BBC. September 2003. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ a b Dominic Casciani (13 September 2003). "British Sikhs find voice in political party". BBC. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ "About Us". Sikh Federation UK. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ "Sikhs call for new us foreign policy direction with election of Senator Obama". sikhfederation.com. 18 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ a b "ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, CIVIL". BBC News. 16 June 2000. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ a b Britten, Nick (19 Sep 2002). "Listen to us, Sikhs warn Labour". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-06-11.