US lawmakers greet Sikhs |
Led by the House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, US lawmakers from both the Republican and the Democratic parties greeted Sikhs across the world on Baisakhi and praised their contribution in country`s development. Wishing our Sikh American neighbors and friends a happy Vaisakhi! Ryan said in a tweet when Sikhs across the globe observed the annual festival celebrating the spring harvest season.Senator John Cornyn, co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, extended his greetings in a tweet. In a statement, American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee welcomed greetings by the United Nations on Baisakhi. The minority Sikh community from across the country are having parades and cultural events to celebrate the occasion.Several Governors and State Assemblies also issued proclamations and statements to celebrate the occasion.
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