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On Balwant Singh's request, Sikhs are putting up orange flags outside their houses, according a report in report in an Indian newspaper, the Tribune, there is so much support for Balwant Singh that one town sold over 30 thousand flags in one day
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As a result of these peaceful protests, 9000 armed personnel and 15 paramilitary companies have been deployed into the state of punjab (article in indian express website you can find it on google)
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There are also reports of phone lines being cut in certain areas.
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Sikhs are protesting across the world too, there have been protests of thousands in major cities. There is a candlelight vigil outside the UK Parliament, Westminster tomorrow evening (6PM). Non-sikhs are also requested to attend.
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Today all sikhs are wearing orange, there is some hashtag on twitter, #ipledgeorange.
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A 'Bandh' (closure) has been called in the state of Punjab today. This means that no Sikh has gone to work or is running their business for the day. The state is effectively and literally closed for business, instead everyone is out protesting.
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