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Lauding the valiant role played by them during the World War I and II, a top British minister has described Sikh soldiers as unsung heroes who gave freedom that, “we hold so dear today”. “The audience should remember the unsung heroes who gave us the freedom, Says the Home Secretary. She discussed about acts of […]

Lauding the valiant role played by them during the World War I and II, a top British minister has described Sikh soldiers as unsung heroes who gave freedom that, “we hold so dear today”.

“The audience should remember the unsung heroes who gave us the freedom, Says the Home Secretary. She discussed about acts of heroism of the Sikh soldiers during both the world wars where many have been given recognition with the Victoria Cross Medal, the highest award for gallantry in the British Military.

She was present at a ceremony recently organized by the British Sikh Association in London as a Chief guest to present Sikh Jewel Award for 2014 to Kandhari,a leading Dubai-based NRI, Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar for his exceptional service, dedication and commitment to the Sikh Community.

India’s Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Virander Paul, paid tribute to the British Sikh community for excelling in all walks of life and becoming one of the most prominent ethnic minorities in the UK.

The Sikh Jewel Award is given to those who brought honor to their community and country by living up to the ideals of their Gurus.

~ Source: http://www.niticentral.com/