US lawmakers hail Sikhs’ contribution in American milieu

More than 10 Congressmen gathered at the US Capitol this week to celebrate the contributions of Sikh community in American milieu. Sikhs are America’s exemplary community, said the Congressmen addressing a gathering of more than 200 members of the community. “History was made when Dalip Singh Saund was elected first Asian in the US Congress. It is about time another Sikh American runs for congressional seat,” said Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna. “Sikhs have added to the richness of my district and America,” said Congressman Jim Costa, at the event organised by the Sikh Council On Religion and Education marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak and to honour 50 prominent Sikhs in the USA. A book, highlighting the contributions of the 50 Sikhs, was released and the author of the book, Prabhleen Singh from Panjabi University, presented a copy to each of the US representatives.