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The Sikh Federation (UK) describes itself as a non-governmental organisation that works with the main political parties to promote relevant Sikh issues. 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.

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

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 Amrik Singh Gill was the Chairman of the Sikh Federation (UK).

    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 and a spokesman for Sikh rights and interests. He was awarded an OBE in 2000. Singh has also acted as a spokesman for Sikh Secretariat, formed in 2001.

    References

    Sikh Federation (UK) Wikipedia
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