World Sikh Organization
On June 4, 1984, the Government of India launched a military assault (“Operation Blue Star”) on Sri Darbar Sahib (commonly known as the Golden Temple) in Amritsar, India. This date was chosen at a time when thousands of Sikh pilgrims had gathered to commemorate the martyrdom of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Sahib Ji. The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) promotes and protects the interests of Sikhs in Canada and around the world and advocates for the protection of human rights for all.
Basic Information
- Category: organization
- Founded: 1984
- Website: http://worldsikh.org/
Documented Facts
- Phone: +14169049110 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- World Sikh Organization — Official Site (official)
- World Sikh Organization on instagram (social)
- World Sikh Organization on facebook (social)
- World Sikh Organization on linkedin (social)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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On June 4, 1984, the Government of India launched a military assault (“Operation Blue Star”) on Sri Darbar Sahib (commonly known as the Golden Temple) in Amritsar, India. This date was chosen at a time when thousands of Sikh pilgrims had gathered to commemorate the martyrdom of the fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Sahib Ji. The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) promotes and protects the interests of Sikhs in Canada and around the world and advocates for the protection of human rights for all.
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