AMRITSAR: The first American Sikh Congressional Caucus that would provide a formidable platform to the community to address its issues has been launched in the US.
The caucus is a giant step forward to address issues and problems confronting the community.
There are Sikh identity issues, issues relating to security of the community members and Sikh shrines in US along with human rights' issues," said coordinator, American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) Dr Pritpal Singh while talking to TOI on Thursday.
President of AGPC JS Hothi called the caucus as a major step ahead for the US based Sikh community. Director of United Sikhs - one of the Sikh advocacy organizations, Hardyal Singh said they look forward to being in direct contact and communication with lawmakers concerning issues that directly or indirectly affect the Sikh community.
"History has been made today, some 130 years after our forefathers first arrived on American shores. From today, we are hopeful that the American Sikh Caucus will ensure that Sikh voices will be heard loud and clear in Congress, so that Sikhs enjoy all the rights and freedoms promised in the American constitution, in particular, pertaining to the Sikh identity," he said.
He said their dream of a direct voice to the US Congress about Sikh related issues has come true. "The caucus' purpose is to educate and allow members to strategize on how to support the American Sikh community and attack the many issues we face today including bullying, armed forces, and homeland security" he said.
Pritpal said Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman David Valadao had been whole heartedly supporting the caucus ever since they initiated the move. Chu and Valadao would co-chair the new caucus, which will primarily educate members of Congress and the general public about Sikh issues and support the American Sikh community.
He said the caucus would be the voice for American Sikhs in the House of Representatives working across the aisles to address the uniqe challenges which the community faces.
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