Akali Dal Calls For A Sikh Regiment In the US Army

:dateline: A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) met Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central USA, Eileen O’Connor in Washington, and demanded to raise a separate Sikh regiment in the US Army to recognize the contribution of Sikh soldiers during the World War II under Dwight D Eisenhower who was the Commander of allied forces and later became the US president.

The delegation requested the US department of State to introduce Sikh history in Schools and sought cooperation in areas such as health care and cultural exchange programs.

The delegation’s visit to the United States was caught in a controversy after a group allegedly threatened the members of the delegation, later a complaint was registered with the police department in Washington.
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“US appreciates the contribution� of Sikhs and values for Sikh Religion and considering the same� Sikhs�� have�� been allowed to be part of the military� service with� their� full attire� including�� turban and will also forward the� request of�� setting up�� of� Sikh regiment to the concerned�� authorities”, Eileen O’ Connor said to visiting delegation.