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Article: World Sikh Organization lauds Pakistan for recognizing Sikh marriages.
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- PPI - Pakistan Press International
- Article date:
- December 14, 2007
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Ottawa, December 14 (PPI) : World Sikh Organization has lauded Pakistan governments decision to implement a Sikh marriage registration law. Called Anand Karaj Act, it would allow Pakistani Sikh community to receive marriage certificates affirming their status and identity as Sikhs.This is in marked contrast to treatment received by Sikhs in India. Indian government has, time and again, refused to enact a similar law. Instead, Sikhs are denied this very basic right to affirm distinct identity and are forced to register their marriages under Hindu Marriage Act. With origins in India, Sikhism is fifth largest world religion. Sikhs are not Hindus, says, Ram Raghbir Singh ...