An Open Letter in Support of SYUK

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

At a time when Sikh Youth UK (SYUK) is facing immense hardship and an orchestrated political attack, it’s upsetting to see that the struggles they are going through haven’t been properly acknowledged. This is not just about showing support—it’s about recognising the dangerous times we’re living in. If we don’t stand together now, they’ll pick us off one by one until there are no Sikh activists left to fight for our rights.

Sikhi has always been inherently political. Our history is full of struggles for justice, and it is our duty to stand against oppression in every form. The current attacks on SYUK are not isolated—they are part of a wider agenda to silence Sikh activism and weaken our voice as a community. Ignoring these real, life-changing issues means failing in our responsibility to do real parchar. How can we claim to teach Sikhi if we don’t confront the threats our community faces today?

SYUK has been at the forefront of supporting victims, raising awareness of key issues, and defending Sikh rights. Their work has made them a target, and if we don’t show unity now, this will not stop with them. The consequences of staying silent are dire—not just for Deepa Singh and his family, but for the future of our activism as a whole. They have been under scrutiny for years, falsely accused, and subjected to an onslaught of negative press. Despite being unfairly targeted, they have continued their work for the community with integrity and resilience. Now, they are finally in a position to share their side of the story. As a community, it is our responsibility to amplify their message, support them, and ensure their voices are heard.

On a personal level, SYUK motivated me to get back to Sikhi and inspired me through their tireless dedication to the Sikh and broader community. They have consistently demonstrated self-sacrifice, giving up their time, sleep, peace, and personal resources to advance crucial causes. Their work spans a wide range of initiatives, including disrupting grooming gangs, assisting with missing person cases, spearheading anti-bullying campaigns, organising children’s events, raising awareness of Sikh history, and launching media campaigns on critical issues.

SYUK’s encouragement of jaaps, prayer, and keeping Waheguru at the forefront of everything they do has played a significant role in my personal spiritual journey and helped countless others reconnect with their faith. Their unwavering commitment to seva, integrity, and compassion is truly inspiring. SYUK’s work is not just valuable—it is essential. If they don’t do this seva, no one else will. It is in the best interest of everyone in the community to stand with them, because their service benefits us all. I am honoured to support their work and grateful to know them.

I urge you to watch and share this documentary across your platforms, which exposes the truth behind what really happened: https://youtu.be/7OYHoK-CKlo

We need real support, real action, and real awareness of what’s happening. It’s vital that our community leaders, organisations, and educators stand up and speak out, because if we don’t, we’re letting our activists fight alone in battles that affect us all.

Reflect on this and get active. Now, more than ever, we need to stand together.

#StandWithSYUK

With hope and solidarity,

Sonn Kaur

Activist