DURAN Cologne, Germany: The International Sikh Convention, called by _ Babbar Khalsa at Duran (Cologne Germany) on January 30, 1988, called upon the Sikh community of the world to fight unitedly for achievement of Khalistan which was described as an objective of the Sikh Panth.

This convention was attended by 300 delegates from nine countries, including Sweden, Holland, France, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Belgium, U.S.A. and U.K.

The convention unanimously adopted the following resolutions.

  1. Convention declared Khalistan as the final objective of the Sikh Panth.
  2. It was resolved to make use of every available avenue for the achievement of this objective and to effectively strike against the enemies of the Panth.
  3. The convention paid glorious tributes to the freedom fighters for waging war of independent on the soil of Khalistan.

The convention also assured total support for the achievement of these objectives.

  1. The convention recognized the current government of Khalistan with its bead quarters in England ‘as the legitimate government of Khalistan.

The convention praised its work in the past and pledged full support in the future. –

This resolution was seconded by the President of ‘Damdami Taksal unit of Germany. ;

The convention resolved to have complete unity among all the organisations committed for achievement of Khalistan for the glory of the Panth.

Bhai Gurmej Singh Babbar, the Prime Minister of Government of Khalistan, appealed to the governments of the world to provide refugee status to those Sikhs who had fled from India the fear of execution by the government of India. Bhai Gurmej Singh announced that a large number of Sikhs ranging between 6000 to 7000 have been seeking refugee status in various countries of the world.

Earlier, the Bhog of Sri Akhand Path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was solemnized on January 30. At this function, Amrit Snachar was organized by the representatives of U.S.A., Bhai Gurdeep Singh Sohal, President Gurdwara Sahib Fremont (USA), and Bhai_ Ajit Singh-Bainiwal, where 25 Sikhs got the blessings of Guru Ji, after receiving “Dat” of Guru’s Amrit. It is worthy to mention that Bhai Gurdeep Singh Sohal and Bhai Ajit Singh Bainiwal have been striving hard to organize Amrit Sanchar programs in U.S.A. and abroad. They also arranged Amrit Sanchar at Lakhpat Rai Jail, Lahore, for the benefit of these Sikhs confined in jail on account of different charges against them.

Article extracted from this publication >> February 12, 1988