: Sunday, November 17, 2024 5:26 PM
Chandigarh. The portrait of Lord Inderjit Singh, the first turbaned Sikh MP in the UK and Europe, has been installed in the Bishop’s Corridor of the House of Lords of the British Parliament in Westminster, London, in recognition of his significant services in Parliament and contribution to public service to the nation. This is the first time that a portrait of a Sikh has been displayed in the British Parliament.
Unveiling ceremony of the portrait of Lord Inderjit Singh British Sikh MPs Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi, Lord Kuldeep Singh Sahota, MP Jas Athwal, MP Kirith Entwistle, MP Richard Bacon, MP Bhagat Singh Shankar, and Lady Singh Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur Oubi, their family and friends Happened in the presence of.
Praising Lord Singh’s contribution, Lord Speaker Faulkner, Chairman of the House of Lords Heritage Committee, said on the occasion that he had brought the cause of Sikhism and interfaith understanding to the breakfast tables of the UK.
Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi said that displaying the portrait of Lord Inderjit Singh in Parliament is a historic step and will become a center of attraction for all the MPs and visitors to this prestigious House.
Treasurer of the Global Sikh Council (GSC), Harsaran Singh from Puducherry, while congratulating the visionary leader on this achievement, said that the installation of the portrait of Lord Inderjit Singh, a turban-wearing Sikh in the UK Parliament, in the House of Lords is a great honor for the entire Sikh community. And a matter of pride for the Punjabi community.
G.S.C. Ram Singh, Deputy Speaker of the UK Parliament, said that this is the first time that a Gursikh’s portrait will adorn the walls of the historic UK Parliament. Council Deputy Chairman Paramjit Singh Bedi from the US said it is a matter of great honor for all Sikhs that Lord Singh’s achievements and selfless services have been recognized at the highest level.
G.S.C. Harjit Singh Grewal, General Secretary, SAID, said the recognition was a testament to his lifelong dedication and contribution to British society, the Sikh community and interfaith harmony. Jagir Singh from Malaysia, Executive Member of the Council, said that Lord Singh’s contribution to Parliament and interfaith movements will always be an inspiration for future generations.
G.S.C. Satnam Singh Poonia, UK Executive Member, said that Lord Singh, assuming the title of ‘Baron Singh of Wimbledon’, has set another milestone. He has upheld Sikh values and has earned respect from all parties even in the British Parliament.
Chairman of the Sikh Prachar Samiti, Rajinder Singh described it as a historic achievement for the entire Sikh community and said that it is a moment of immense pride that the portrait of a Gursikh will permanently grace the walls of the UK Parliament.
When two history-making Sikh leaders met –
Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi (left), the first turbaned Sikh MP in the UK House of Commons, meets Lord Inderjit Singh, the first turbaned Sikh appointed to the UK House of Lords.
It was a historic moment when both the turban-wearing Sikh MPs gathered for the unveiling ceremony of Lord Singh’s portrait, which is being installed in the UK Parliament. Welcoming family and friends, he also shared his views on important issues related to British society and Sikhs in the UK.
It is noteworthy that Labor Party leader Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi (46 years) has been elected MP from Slough constituency thrice since 2017.
Lord Inderjit Singh (92), CBE, has been a member of the House of Lords since 2011. Lord Singh has represented the Sikh community on all important occasions, including weddings of princes. In addition, he received a rare occasion at the coronation of King Charles III, when he presented the king with a glove, a symbol of his tenderness and thoughtfulness towards the people under his rule.
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