Sikh-Americans fear backlash |
Sikh-Americans, who have faced hate crimes after every major terror attack, are fearing a backlash following the Orlando gay club shooting even as the Obama administration has assured them of their safety. In a bid to allay growing concerns within the community, the White House sent one of its top official to a gurdwara in the suburb of Washington DC on June 12 to meet members of the Sikh community and local leadership to assure them about their safety and interest. Cecilia Munoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council at the White House, said this after her interaction with the Sikh community at the oldest gurdwara of Maryland -- Guru Nanak Foundation of America. She also attended `sangat` with its members. Munoz said, adding that there was no need to be fearful.Dr Rajwant Singh, Washington-based chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education, said the Sikh community, is very concerned about the possible backlash from the Orlando killings. Sikhs said the community wants to have the next president as one who can address its challenge.
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