HCONRES 343
100th Congress
House
International Affairs
Human rights
India
Religion and Clergy
Religious liberty
Sikhs
A concurrent resolution concerning human rights of the Sikhs in the Punjab of India.
Introduced: August 2, 1988
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Became law
Aug 29, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Aug 15, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Aug 15, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Aug 2, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 2, 1988
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that India should allow Sikhs full access to the Golden Temple and remove all military presence from the shrine. Urges the Government of India to use restraint in resolving the dispute with the Sikh people in the Punjab. Calls for a political solution to restore home rule in the Punjab, with religious freedom and human rights guarantees.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.