Positive Change

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Sikh Youth Vancouver Hold Public Meeting To Push For Positive Change

VANCOUVER – After two years of court battles, the election for the Ross St. Gurdwara is finally near. In eight weeks the show will finally come to a close. In anticipation for the election the Sikh Youth Vancouver group held a public meeting at the Himalaya Restaurant last Sunday. There were no negative attacks against anyone. The only negative issue appears to be the current “political situation”.

The public meeting highlighted the success of the past two years as well as bringing awareness of the obstacles and challenges that were faced and those up ahead. The Sikh Youth Vancouver fought a fierce court battle and has spent nearly $200,000 dollars. The result of which was equal representation during the enrollment process and a fair third party election at the Gurdwara.

The main emphasis was to get all the un-registered voters to enlist. Various speakers stressed the need for everyone to work together as a community and put the future of our children at the forefront. There has been too much lost as a result of “religious politics” financially and religiously. Surprisingly, the microphone was open for all. Anyone from the public was welcomed to give their views.

Various community activists, past members of the society as well as prominent athletes stressed the need to work together for a common cause. Satnam S. Johal, from the Canadian Sikh Study & teaching society and past general secretary at Ross St., pledge his support for the Sikh Youth Vancouver and praised the achievements made. Davinder S. Katora, ex-executive member, told the gathering that “many “ex leaders” did not expect a few unknown people to be so successful in their campaign.

From Khalsa Darbar they had Gian S. Sandhu (Secretary), Harjinder S. Sohi (Vice Chairman), Avtar S. Sandher (Chairman), Kultar S. Tith (Treasurer), as well as Narinder S. Cheena, Ranjit S. Atwal and Jagdev S. Virk. From radio Shere-Punjab host Kuldeep Singh and CEO Ajit Singh Badh (President of Shromani Akali Dal NRI

Avtar Singh Bhullar (father of Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Arjan S. Bhullar) summed up the reality of the current situation with a few simple words.

“We have seen many leaders come and go. We are tired of leaders. We now need to have those that will work hard for the community and take charge. This fight is like a wrestling match but with a different strategy,” Bhullar said.