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Sikh Delegation raised a demand for a Sikh regiment in the US Army to recognize the contribution of Sikh soldiers during the World War II. A meeting with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central USA, Eileen O’Connor in Washington was held and demand was put forth to raise a separate Sikh […]

Sikh Delegation raised a demand for a Sikh regiment in the US Army to recognize the contribution of Sikh soldiers during the World War II.

A meeting with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central USA, Eileen O’Connor in Washington was held and demand was put forth to raise a separate Sikh regiment in the US Army recognizing the contribution of Sikh soldiers during the World War II under Dwight D Eisenhower who was the Commander of allied forces and later became the US president.

The delegation requested the US department of State to introduce Sikh history in Schools and sought cooperation in areas such as health care and cultural exchange programs.

“US appreciates the contribution of Sikhs and values for Sikh Religion and considering the same Sikhs have been allowed to be part of the military service with their full attire including turban and will also forward the request of setting up of Sikh regiment to the concerned authorities”, Eileen O’ Connor said to visiting delegation.

~ Source: indiatoday.intoday.in