Indiana hails contribution of Sikhs in US

Indianapolis, February 28

Both Houses of the US’ Indiana state legislature have unanimously passed resolutions praising the “significant contribution” of Sikh Americans in the country.

The House of Representatives, the Lower House, passed the Sikh resolution today, within days of the Senate, the Upper House, passing a similar resolution.

A Sikh prayer marked the opening of the day’s proceedings at the House of Representatives in Indiana, which has a population of about 10,000 Sikhs who own around 3,500 businesses in the state.

Noting that Sikhs in America pursue diverse professions and walks of life, making rich contributions to the economic vibrancy of the US as farmers, engineers, doctors, scientists, and business owners, the resolution said Sikhs continue to make strides toward securing religious liberty as patriotic members of the United States Armed Forces.

“As such, the faithful service of the Sikh community to this state and the country merits appreciation as an integral thread in the fabric of American plurality,” said the resolution sponsored by Representative Cindy Kirkhofer and co-authored by House Speaker Brian Bosma. — PTI