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-The '''All India Sikh Students Federation''' ('''AISSF'''), is a [[Sikh]] [[Student society|student organisation]] and political organisation in [[India]].<ref>{{cite news|title=RSS interfering into Sikh affairs: All India Sikh Students Federation|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bathinda/rss-interfering-into-sikh-affairs-all-india-sikh-students-federation/article1-1336478.aspx|access-date=2015-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422034859/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bathinda/rss-interfering-into-sikh-affairs-all-india-sikh-students-federation/article1-1336478.aspx|archive-date=2015-04-22|url-status=live}}</ref> AISSF was formed in 1943.<ref>The Minority Rights Group, "The Sikhs", (London, 1984), p. 14.</ref> as the youth wing of the [[Akali Dal]], which is a Sikh political party in the Indian Punjab.
-==Origin==
-Before the federation came into being, Sikh youths were organized into local ''Bhujangi Sabhas'' in schools and colleges across the [[Punjab region]] that promoted Sikh values, heritage and social service. The actual origin of the Sikh Student Federation can be traced back to "Khalsa clubs" established in 1888.<ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Sarup|editor=Harbans Singh|title=The Encyclopedia of Sikhism|url=http://www.advancedcentrepunjabi.org/eos/SIKH%20STUDENTS%20FEDERATION%20A.html|edition=2nd|year=1995|publisher=Punjabi University, Patiala|location=Patiala}}</ref> The club came to be known as the ''Sikh Naujawan' Association'', whose first president was [[Harnam Singh]]. Although small in size and activity, the association published the ''Khalsa Naujawan' Magazine'' and sponsored work on religious and social projects. Sikh youths were an integral part of organizations such as the [[Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee]], [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] and the [[All India Students Federation]].
-==Foundation==
-The All India Sikh Students Federation was formed as a students' organisation committed to the political representation of Sikhs. The motivation for a distinct organisation for Sikhs came from the heightening communal and political tensions between the [[Hinduism in India|Hindu]] and [[Islam in India|Muslim]] communities.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}} In 1937, a large group of Muslim students split from the Marxist [[All India Students Federation]] to form the [[All India Muslim Students Federation]], which became the youth arm of the [[All-India Muslim League|Muslim League]] and the [[Pakistan movement]]. Seeking to protect Sikh political rights and representation, organisations such as the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee sponsored the founding of the All India Sikh Students Federation in 1944. It was headquartered in Lyallpur ([[Faislabad]], now in [[Pakistan]]) and its organisation spread across colleges and universities in [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]] and northern India. Following the [[partition of India]] in 1947, the organisation moved its headquarters to [[Amritsar]] in [[Punjab (India)|Indian Punjab]]. Ranbir Singh Sodhi was the co-founder member of the organisation.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-==After Partition==
-During the communal riots and mass migrations at the time of India's partition, the AISSF helped organise relief and rehabilitation camps for Hindu and Sikh refugees arriving in India from Pakistan. In independent India, the AISSF became closely linked as the youth arm of the Akali Dal. The federation would expand its organisation across India and become one of the nation's leading student political organisations. It would also help build support and lead the Sikh political demand for the establishment of a Sikh-majority state within the Indian union. As the agitation reached its peak in the mid-1960s, the federation helped organise student marches and rallies to increase pressure on the Indian government. [[Daljeet Singh Bittu]] was elected at president of SSF.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-Shaheed Dr Gurnam Singh Buttar MBBS, become the convener of Sikh Student Federation, when Manjit Singh and other mislead movement.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-Panthic committee made his appointment, his work was so much appreciated all over Punjab, he was such a humble person who led the guerrilla movement, travelling on his bicycle.
-Shaheed Dr Gurnam Singh Buttar of Sikh Students Federation was one of many brave Sikhs who gave up their well paid Government jobs in protest of Operation Bluestar and the atrocities being carried out on Sikhs all over India.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-On 23 December, at the Shaheedi Jorh Mela at Fatehgarh Sahib, where Akali leaders Parkash Badal, Tohra, Chandumanjra were present and Sangat not even  interested in their speeches. Dr Gurnam Singh and fellow Singhs took over the Akali’s stage and presented the resolution of Khalistan to the sangat. Dr Gurnam Singh addressed the sangat, and explained why there was now the need for the creation of a Sikh homeland, Khalistan. Upon hearing Dr Gurnam Singhs speech, the entire Sikh sangat raised their hands in support of this resolution. Total 12 resolutions passed on that day.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-This was first and last time in the history of the Sikh movement where Akalis raised their hands in front of Sangat in favour of all resolutions because they were pressured by Doctor G. S. Buttar. On April 1987, at a conference held at Sri Darbar Sahib, Dr Gurnam Singh publicly resigned from his post of junior medical officer at [[Qadian]] Civil Hospital. Resigning from his government job, Dr Gurnam Singh stated that the Khalsa is now my government, and the creation of Khalistan is my occupation, and my retirement will come in the form of Shaheedi.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-After [[Operation Blue Star]] in June 1984, the organization temporarily removed the words "All India" from its name, and was known as Sikh Students Federation (SSF) for some time.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
-== Current Leadership==
-Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad was the president of All India Sikhs Students Federation since 19 January 1995. He resigned from his designation last year , citing the need to bring young leaders forward for betterment of sikh panth and its values. The organization is aimed at demanding justice for the victims of the |SIKH GENOCIDE 1984], and also focuses on other issues facing the Sikh community.<ref>{{cite news|title=All India Sikh Students Federation gives Punjab bandh call|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/All-India-Sikh-Students-Federation-gives-Punjab-bandh-call/articleshow/44779587.cms|access-date=2015-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208215731/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/All-India-Sikh-Students-Federation-gives-Punjab-bandh-call/articleshow/44779587.cms|archive-date=2015-12-08|url-status=live}}</ref>
-The organization under the leadership of President Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad has  worked for issues of Punjab and defending the values of Sikhism. The organization has recently worked on SYL Water issue for Punjab<ref>{{cite news|title=SYL issue: AISSF demands resolution in Assembly to challenge.Bhai Jagroop Singh Cheema is current precedent of Punjab Unit He is working Hard to Bring the youth with the organization to reestablish and make it strong.verdict|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/syl-issue-aissf-demands-resolution-in-assembly-to-challenge-sc-verdict-4372983|access-date=2017-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012807/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/syl-issue-aissf-demands-resolution-in-assembly-to-challenge-sc-verdict-4372983/|archive-date=2017-04-15|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=AISSF demand Punjab Assly resolution to challenge SYL canal decision|url=http://www.uniindia.com/aissf-demand-punjab-assly-resolution-to-challenge-syl-canal-decision/states/news/685493.html|access-date=2017-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013455/http://www.uniindia.com/aissf-demand-punjab-assly-resolution-to-challenge-syl-canal-decision/states/news/685493.html|archive-date=2017-04-15|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Satnam Singh Gambhir is current president of All India Sikh Students Federation's [[Bihar]]-[[Jharkhand]] unit.<ref>{{cite news|title=All India Sikh Students Federation appeals to ban 'MSG: Messenger Of God' in Jharkhand|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-india-sikh-students-federation-appeals-to-ban-msg-messenger-of-god-in-jharkhand-2053060|access-date=2015-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022123939/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-india-sikh-students-federation-appeals-to-ban-msg-messenger-of-god-in-jharkhand-2053060|archive-date=2015-10-22|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=All India Sikh Students Federation asks Jharkhand govt to make 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' tax free|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-india-sikh-students-federation-asks-jharkhand-govt-to-make-bhaag-milkha-bhaag-tax-free-1866316|access-date=2015-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302050211/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-india-sikh-students-federation-asks-jharkhand-govt-to-make-bhaag-milkha-bhaag-tax-free-1866316|archive-date=2018-03-02|url-status=live}}</ref>
-==Sikh Students Federation factions==
-The '''Sikh Students Federation''' formed in 1944 is now divided into various factions.
-*''Sikh Students Federation'' led by Parmjeet Singh Gazi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Paramjit Singh Gazi, Harsimran Singh, youth leader Bhai Prabhjot Singh and Bhai Paramjit Singh Tanda were also present.|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/dal-khalsa-youth-wing-protests-nanak-shah-fakir-release/article1-1337199.aspx|access-date=2015-09-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812074731/http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/dal-khalsa-youth-wing-protests-nanak-shah-fakir-release/article1-1337199.aspx|archive-date=2015-08-12|url-status=live}}</ref> It was reorganized in 2001 and Sewak Singh, a Student from [[Punjabi University]] was elected as President. After Sewak Singh,n Mandhir Singh headed the organization till 2007 January. Later Parmjeet Singh alias Gazi, a student of higher studies in Law at [[Punjabi University]] Patiala, became the president of the organization.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Sikh Students Federation|url=http://www.countercurrents.org/ssf140610.htm|access-date=2015-09-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084308/http://www.countercurrents.org/ssf140610.htm|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About Us, SikhStudentsFederation.Net|url=http://www.sikhstudentsfederation.net/?cat=28|access-date=2013-07-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130710143152/http://www.sikhstudentsfederation.net/?cat=28|archive-date=2013-07-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-*''All India Sikh Students Federation formerly'' led by Karnail Singh Peer Muhammad.<ref>{{cite news|title=AISSF head Bhai Karnail Singh exuded confidence that Kejriwal will give justice to families of 1984 riot victims.|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-02-10/news/59005193_1_delhi-assembly-elections-aap-party-leader}}</ref>
-*''Sikh Students Federation (Mehta)'' faction led by Paramjit Singh Khalsa as its president.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sikh Students Federation urges Akal Takht to summon Navjot Sidhu|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/amritsar/ssf-complains-to-akal-takht-against-sidhu/article1-1290064.aspx|access-date=2015-09-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714141514/http://www.hindustantimes.com/amritsar/ssf-complains-to-akal-takht-against-sidhu/article1-1290064.aspx|archive-date=2015-07-14|url-status=live}}</ref>
-*''Sikh Students Federation (Grewal-Mann)'' faction led by Samarjeet Singh Mann and Gurcharan Singh Grewal as its president.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sikh Students Federation stages protest against Dera chief|url=http://zeenews.india.com/home/sikh-students-federation-stages-protest-against-dera-chief_461632.html|access-date=2015-09-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084034/http://zeenews.india.com/home/sikh-students-federation-stages-protest-against-dera-chief_461632.html|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=live}}</ref>
-• Sikh Student Federation( Bajrur )faction led by  Preetpal Singh Haweli as its president.
-==See Also==
-* [[Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad]]
-* [[National Students' Union of India]]
-==References==
-{{Ibid|date=August 2018}}
-{{reflist}}
-== External links ==
-*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150507050227/http://aissf.in/backvideo.aspx Official History]
-*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927001948/http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/institutes/sikh_students_federation.html All India Sikh Students Federation]
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