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Sikh delegation from US and Canada calls on India PM
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu (India)
A 29 member delegation of the Sikh Community based in the US and Canada called on the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New York on September 27, 2014. The members congratulated the Prime Minister on the formation of the new government and the initiatives taken by the government.
Sikh delegation from Canada and the US call on the India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York. Also shown in in photograph is the Union Minister for external affairs (India) and Oversias India Affairs Sushma Swaraj.(Photo courtesy of PIB -India)
• Prime Minister recalls sacrifices of Sikh Community
The Prime Minister recalled the sacrifices made by the Sikh community for India. He also spoke about the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Sikh delegation from Canada and the US call on the India Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York. Also shown in in photograph is the Union Minister for external affairs (India) and Oversias India Affairs Sushma Swaraj.(Photo courtesy of PIB -India)
• Action sought against drug abuse
Some members of the delegation expressed concern over the spread of drug abuse among youth in Punjab. The Prime Minister shared their concern and said the government would study the issue carefully and attempt to work out a solution.
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