Indian
MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Visits Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana , Nov. 26, 2008
Maninder Singh Walia
Sardar Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Member of Parliament India, paid
a brief visit to Indianapolis last week. During his visit with
his family in Indianapolis, Mr. Dhindsa took time out to attend
a special reception in his honor organized by Amarbir Ghuman,
Harry Ghuman, and their business partner Mr. Grewal, and co-sponsored
by
The Hoosier Sikh Americans of Indiana. The reception at The India
Palace Restaurant was attended by over 100 friends and supporters,
and some of them traveled from Illinois, Michigan, Texas Tennessee,
Kentucky, and from throughout Indiana to greet the distinguished
guest.
Sardar Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa was greeted by several community
leaders among them Jasbir Singh Lalli President and Harpreet Singh
Sandhu, Maninder Singh Walia, and Avtar Singh, Trustees of The
Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis, Ghuman Brothers, K. P Singh, a community
leader; members of the Punjabi Cultural Society of Indiana; Varinder
Sahi, a businessman in real estates; Baljeet Singh Oberoi, CEO
of South Asia One Newspaper, Prithpal Singh Gothra, businessman
from Merrilville, Indiana; Baldev Singh, President of Shromani
Akali Dal Midwest, and others. Dr. Harjinder Singh Khaira, a community
leader in Chicago Served as the Master of Ceremony for the Reception.
Each speaker expressed great joy, appreciation, and for the
distinct honor of seeing Mr. Dhindsa in Indiana. They applauded
great admiration for Mr. Dhindsa’s career achievements and
rising to such prominence in Indian politics, his advocacy and
support of humanitarian causes of justice, human dignity, and
moral responsibility as a leader. Mr. Dhindsa, in his brief remarks
showed deep appreciation for the warm hospitality extended to
him during his Indiana visit. He recognized the efforts and achievements
of the Sikh Americans and their significant contributions in many
fields that are bringing honor to the Sikh community, India, and
to the Asia as an emerging superpower.
Sardar Dhindsa was given several mementos, including a Shawl
from Ghuman Brothers and Grewal Family and a special plaque by
Punjabi Cultural Society of Indianapolis. The Sikh Satsang of
Indianapolis presented to the honored guest a piece of art of
an Indianapolis landmark and a signed copy of the book “
The Art and the Spirit of K.P. Singh~ Selected Drawings and Writings”
by artist, author, and community sewak, and long-time Indiana
resident, K.P. Singh.
Sardar Dhindsa rose from modest background and circumstances
by his tireless hard work, sacrifice and determination, and deep
abiding faith in the Commandments and lessons of his Sikh faith.
He has advocated and championed the cause of justice, sacred rights,
and human dignity of all communities and faiths in India and around
the world with his words, commitments, and personnel examples.
As KP Singh said in his brief remarks about the honored guest
“ Sardar Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa represents what is good,
possible, reassuring and right about humanity in these troubled
times.”
Sardar Dhindsa, as a Member of the Indian Delegation, was in
the United States to attend the 63rd UN General Assembly on November
10, 2008. He gave statement on behalf of the Government of India
regarding strengthening of the coordination of Humanitarian and
Disaster Relief Assistance of the United Nations to countries
and regions that are facing special and catastrophic challenges.
Sardar Dhindsa has served his native Punjab and the country
of India in many distinguished capacities and diverse areas over
the past 50 years. Among these appointments were positions in
the Punjab Legislative Assembly, in many Committees such as Agriculture,
Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Communications; The
Minister of State Holding the Portfolios of Transport, National
Sports, Tourism, Culture Affairs, Civil Aviation, Government of
India. Sardar Dhindsa was elected to and briefly served in the
Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament. He has also been
deeply involved in sports. He was President of Cycling Federation
of India, Punjabi Olympic Association, Punjab Boxing Association,
Punjab Rowing Association, and Indian Olympic Association. These
are only a few highlights of his long and distinguished biography.
Sardar Dhindsa has been called upon often by the Central Government
to represent India at major international forums and conferences.
Sardar Dhindsa’s wide travels into many regions for international
assignments include: USA, Canada, U.K., Japan, Thailand, Hong
Kong, Singapore, Russia, Indonesia, and Dubai. His diverse experience
and participation in diplomatic, legislative, and humanitarian
issues that makes him one of the truly eminent representative
of India and an internationally-recognized Sikh leader.
