Shaheed
Udham Singh Sabha of New York Inc. (hereinafter the Sabha) is an
incorporated society registered in New York state of United States of
America. It is a nonprofit society with tax-exempt status. Any person or
an organization who believes in and is proud of the principles and
sacrifices of Udho, alias Udhe, alias Udhay, alias Udham Singh, alias Udham Singh Kamboj,
alias Frank Brazil, alias Ram
Mohammad Singh Azad alias Mohammad Singh Azad, who took revenge of
Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar massacre of year 1919, can apply to become a
regular member of this Sabha or society, irrespective consideration of
caste, color, creed, gender, place of origin or any religious
affiliation.
Shaheed
Udham Singh Sabha of New York came into being with a table talk meeting
between Swinder Singh Josan, Mukhtar Singh Kamboj, Dr. Daljit Singh, Navjot Singh
and Jaswant Singh 'Jassa' in June 2005. Soon it gained momentum in
strength. At present the Sabha has a membership of 131 members, mostly
residing in New York tri-state area and the number is still growing as
more people come in contact with its members and on the commemorative days
of the Shaheed Udham Singh, the number almost doubles.
The
Sabha, so far, has no place to claim its own. It organizes meetings and
functions in Gurdwaras and other public places. The Sabha is grateful to
the managing committees of Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill, Singh
Sabha of New York, Flushing where the meetings and conferences have been
held frequently and unhesitatingly.