The founding of the Khalsa order on Vaisakhi Day in 1699 was a watershed moment in Sikh history. Guru Gobind Singh introduced the Nash doctrine, which emphasised the rejection of caste, religion, superstition, clan, and profession in dealings with others. Sikhs formed a sovereign identity apart from traditional society by embodying concepts of service, equality, and compassion in this way, according to Khalsa Vox.
These parades showcase the Punj Pyaare, representing the first five Sikhs to join the Khalsa, leading the procession with a decorated float carrying the revered Sikh scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib following close behind.
UK drops nomination of pro-Khalistan leader to House of Lords ahead of Boris Johnson s India visit
UK drops nomination of pro-Khalistan leader to House of Lords ahead of Boris Johnson s India visit
While the pro-Khalistan Labour party leader s name was cleared by the appointments commission, India Today TV has learnt that he would have been in the House of Lords if not for the last-minute pressure from the Indian community in the UK.
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Dabinderjit Singh Sidhu, Principle Advisor to the Sikh Federation, addressing the meeting, describing how Sikhs are portrayed in the media.
In a major turn of events, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer who nominated Dabinderjit Singh Sidhu to the House of Lords (HOL) later withdrew the nomination despite the fact that Sidhu’s name was vetted and approved by the appointments commission.