Parminder Singh Bhamba

  बंदी छोड़ दिवस सिख इतिहास का एक गौरवपूर्ण अध्याय है, जो गुरु हरगोबिंद साहिब जी की न्यायप्रियता, वीरता और करुणा को दर्शाता है। यह दिवस 16 अक्टूबर 1619 को घटित उस घटना की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है जब गुरु जी ने ग्वालियर किले से न केवल स्वयं को बल्कि 52 हिंदू राजाओं को भी मुक्त कराया था। 🛡️ ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि - गुरु हरगोबिंद जी का जन्म 19 जून 1595 को गुरु अर्जन देव जी और माता गंगा जी के घर हुआ था। - उन्होंने मीरी और पीरी की परंपरा शुरू की—धार्मिक और सांसारिक शक्ति का संतुलन। - गुरु अर्जन देव जी की शहादत के बाद, गुरु हरगोबिंद जी ने सिखों को आत्मरक्षा और युद्धकला में प्रशिक्षित करना शुरू किया। 🏰 ग्वालियर किले में कैद - मुगल सम्राट जहांगीर ने गुरु जी को ग्वालियर किले में कैद कर लिया, जहाँ पहले से 52 हिंदू राजा बंदी थे। - गुरु जी ने अपनी रिहाई की शर्त रखी: जब तक सभी राजा मुक्त नहीं होंगे, वे भी बाहर नहीं जाएंगे। - जहांगीर ने यह शर्त स्वीकार की, लेकिन एक चाल चली—कहा कि जो राजा गुरु जी के वस्त्र को पकड़कर बाहर निकलें, वे ही मुक्त होंगे। 🧵 चोला और मुक्ति - गुरु जी ने 52 कलियों वाला विशेष...

 They Only See Caste, Not the Religion In India’s deeply stratified society, caste often overshadows every other identity—even religion. The recent lynching of Hariom, a 38-year-old Dalit man in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, is a brutal reminder of this truth. Hariom, who reportedly had Down syndrome, was falsely accused of theft while walking to his in-laws’ home. A mob surrounded him, beat him with belts and sticks, and hurled casteist slurs. In a viral video, he can be heard faintly saying “Rahul Gandhi,” hoping for help, while his attackers laughed and invoked political slogans. His religion didn’t protect him. His disability didn’t soften them. His caste sealed his fate. This tragedy is not an isolated case. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), over 50,000 crimes against Scheduled Castes (Dalits) were reported in 2022 alone. Uttar Pradesh accounted for nearly 25% of these cases. These crimes range from murder and rape to public humiliation and social boycotts. W...

GST: लूट का टैक्स, अब राहत का नाटक 2017 में मोदी सरकार ने पूरे देश में एक नया टैक्स सिस्टम लागू किया — जिसका नाम था GST यानी गुड्स एंड सर्विसेज टैक्स। इसे “एक देश, एक टैक्स” बताया गया, लेकिन आम जनता ने इसे “गब्बर सिंह टैक्स” कहना शुरू कर दिया। वजह साफ थी — रोजमर्रा की हर चीज़ पर इतना ज़्यादा टैक्स लग गया कि आम आदमी की जेब पर सीधा असर पड़ा। साबुन, शैम्पू, नमकीन, टीवी, सीमेंट, बीमा — सब कुछ महंगा हो गया। टैक्स स्लैब थे 5%, 12%, 18% और 28% तक। सीमेंट और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स जैसी चीज़ों पर 28% तक का टैक्स लगाया गया। व्यापारी कागज़ी झंझट में उलझे, ग्राहक महंगाई से जूझते रहे, और सरकार ने हर महीने लाखों करोड़ रुपये की वसूली की। हैरानी की बात ये है कि जब मोदी जी गुजरात के मुख्यमंत्री थे, तब उन्होंने GST का विरोध किया था। लेकिन प्रधानमंत्री बनने के बाद वही GST पूरे देश पर थोप दिया गया। आठ साल तक जनता से टैक्स के नाम पर पैसा वसूला गया, और सरकार ने ₹55 लाख करोड़ से ज़्यादा GST के रूप में जमा कर लिया। इस दौरान छोटे व्यापारियों को रिफंड नहीं मिला, मध्यम वर्ग महंगाई से परेशान रहा, और सरकार ने इसे “सुधार” ...

 When the Fourth Pillar Becomes the Lever: Media’s Role in Undermining Democratic Independence   By Parminder Singh Bhamba  India’s democracy was built on four foundational pillars: the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and Media. Each was intended to function autonomously, creating a system of checks and balances that safeguards the public interest. Yet today, this architecture is being reshaped—not through reform, but through influence. The media, once the vigilant watchdog of democracy, has transformed into a lever that tilts the remaining pillars toward the convenience of those in power. This shift is neither accidental nor benign; it is strategic, systemic, and deeply consequential. The Legislature , envisioned as a forum for debate and representation, now operates under increasing executive pressure. Parliamentary procedures are streamlined to fast-track bills with minimal scrutiny, opposition voices are routinely sidelined, and sessions often resemble ceremon...

In a stunning and deeply troubling development, the United States has announced a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions for foreign workers entering the country, effective September 21, 2025. This policy, signed into effect by President Donald Trump, has triggered panic across India’s professional class and exposed the glaring failures of India’s foreign policy. For decades, Indian talent has been the backbone of the H-1B program, contributing over 70% of its skilled workforce. From software engineers and doctors to researchers and educators, Indian professionals have powered American innovation and filled critical gaps in its economy. Now, they are being priced out, penalized, and pushed aside — not because of merit, but because of nationality. The implications are devastating. Middle-class aspirants who have spent years preparing for U.S. opportunities now face an insurmountable financial barrier. Families are being torn apart, with H-1B holders currently abroad scrambling t...

Sandeep Singh, also known as Sunny, was arrested for the killing of Sudhir Suri, a controversial leader of Shiv Sena (Taksali), on November 4, 2022. Many in the Sikh community believe Sandeep acted out of deep emotional and religious pain, as Sudhir Suri had repeatedly insulted Sikhism and spoken disrespectfully about Sikh Gurus. Videos of Suri’s offensive remarks had circulated online, causing widespread anger. For Sandeep, this was not just a crime—it was a reaction to what he saw as a direct attack on his faith. After his arrest, Sandeep was kept in Patiala Jail. On September 10, 2025, he reportedly attacked three retired police officers inside the jail—two of whom had been convicted for killing Sikh youths in fake encounters. This incident triggered what his family describes as brutal retaliation. From September 10 onward, Sandeep was allegedly beaten severely by jail officials. His brother and legal counsel claimed he was tortured physically and mentally, denied medical care, and ...