Jagtar Singh Gill OBE

On 14 March, Sikhs celebrated the start of the month of Chet - first month of the Sikh calendar often referred to as the Sikh New Year. Sikh MP’s and staff got together in Parliament to read Japji Sahib Paath & join in Ardas prayer for wellbeing of all in the year ahead. We also took the opportunity to re-wrap the two Gutka’s retained by House authorities for swearing in ceremonies. More info here: sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Chet

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Collaboration between @HRP_palaces, @RifcoTheatre & @aLHSikhs brought the overlooked Indian Army story at Hampton Court Palace to life through live performances. Many thanks to @SkyNews & @amritsingh_mann. New play focuses on 'overlooked' Indian army history news.sky.com/video/new-play…

Detailed painstaking work by the National Sikh War Memorial Trust has been ongoing. Grateful for all your support and patience. With our collective will and determination, we will surely soon realise the ambition to commemorate the incredible sacrifices of those Sikh soldiers.

Privileged to be at the @RoyalAlbertHall last night for the #FestivalofRemembrance @PoppyLegion. It was important to honour the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that saw Undivided #India raise the largest volunteer Army the world has seen - 2.5 million-strong. Powerful stories of military families provided a backdrop to an emotional evening. #RemembranceDay #Lestweforget #LestWeForgetIndia #ww1

Happy Gurpurab from everyone at Sikhs for Labour, including ten of our eleven Sikh MPs currently serving in the House of Commons elected for the Labour Party!

Wishing all of our Sikh supporters a very Happy Gurpurab!

Sikhs around the world are today celebrating the 556th birth anniversary of the founder of the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. A very #HappyGurpurab to everybody celebrating! Learn more here: sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Guru…

An historic day at Wellington Barracks 🇬🇧 — the launch of the @1914_Sikhs Ceremonial Marching Troop, honouring the courage, service, and sacrifice of Sikh soldiers so they are never forgotten. Humbled to serve as the first Troop Captain ⚔️🫡 #Sikh #1914Sikhs #BritishArmy

This is so awesome. The Sikh regiments played an oversized role in the Imperial Army for centuries. It was Sikh regiments who relieved the Canadian Army at the Second Battle of Ypres. A proud martial tradition which many Sikhs continue in the @CanadianArmy today.

My question to the Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls regarding the grooming gangs enquiry. The grooming enquiry must not be watered down, particularly the focus on grooming gangs and ethnicity, including models of grooming where groomers focused on ethnicity of victims be they white working class girls or Sikh girls.

This week, I questioned the Prime Minister about ensuring security at all places of worship remains a priority, Britain’s role and the pragmatic approach required to deliver a two-state solution in the Middle East, and further progress on trade deals that benefit the people of the UK.

Thank you for your continued support @TanDhesi and @gsjosan, for the @GurdwaraAid Handbook and the for work the organisation does in assisting #Gurdwara & #Sikh Charities

11th #UK National #Gatka Championship ended on a high note near #Cardiff - first ever in #Wales. People thrilled with the electrifying skills of #Sikh #MartialArts prowess on display. On behalf of Gatka Federation UK, grateful to volunteers and #Welsh community for its success.

Honoured to speak at @lse_london Faith Belief Forum on sustainability🙏 Through our waste oil recycling project ♻️ with @stwater & @ecosikh, Gurdwara Aid is helping gurdwaras across the UK go green 🌱 while raising awareness about Sikhi & Langar. 👉 gurdwaraaid.org

My question in the House of Commons to the Home Secretary, Rt Hon @ShabanaMahmood MP, and her response and condemnation of the horrific racially motivated attack and rape that happened last Tuesday in Oldbury. The investigation is ongoing - if you have any information, please contact the Police via 101 quoting log 798 or 9 September.

@UKPHA comes to Scotland! Punjabis and Scots have shared martial history. Looking forward to working with @CWGC in Glasgow tomorrow @ScottishOpera @SeharSardar4. Battle of #Festubert - 18th May 1915 - 10 volunteers from the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, 45th Rattray Sikhs and 19th Punjabis used their turbans to deliver 96 bombs within 20 yards of the enemy position supplying 2 forward companies of 15th #Sikhs & Highlanders @CO2SCOTS. From 10 men, 8 killed or wounded. Lt Smyth was awarded a VC. An #Indian Order of Merit & 9 #Indian Distinguished Service Medals were awarded for #gallantry. #WesternFront #VCaction #victoriacross #ww1

Pleasure to join @GurdwaraAid and other #Sikh organisations in #Parliament recently, as we launched The Gurdwara Handbook. Places of worship face myriad issues on procedures and policies, so this should prove to be an invaluable resource to enable effective governance.

Ashvir Singh Johal becomes the youngest manager in the top five tiers of English football! 🤯 The 30-year-old replaces Derek Adams, who was sacked on Monday.