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House Hansard - 327

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 7, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 327 - Jun/7/24
Mr. Randeep Sarai (Surrey Centre, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, June 2024 is a sombre time of remembrance for the Sikh community. Forty years ago, the skies of Amritsar turned red as the Indian government attacked the Golden Temple complex, Akal Takhat, plus 40 additional gurdwaras across the country, killing thousands of Sikhs. Forty years ago, the Sikh Reference Library, home to our histories dating back to the inception of our faith, was reduced to ashes. The following years saw forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of thousands of young Sikhs. Forty years later, we continue to fight for justice. This month also marks 40 years of Sikh resilience within the community rooted in Chardi Kala, or high spirits, as the Sikh love for justice continues to overpower the genocide they have endured. As we pray for those lost and for those defiant in the face of oppression, let us never forget 1984.
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