Speeches from Vaisakhi at Westminster 2023
The Vaisakhi celebration is a significant event in the Sikh calendar, marking the creation of the Khalsa, the Sikh community’s collective identity, and the birth of the religion’s unique identity. The Westminster Vaisakhi celebration in 2023 was a momentous occasion where prominent Sikh leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the festival’s significance.
Hosted by Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP and Jane Stevenson MP, the event was organised in association with the British Sikh Consultative Forum (BSCF), a platform that aims to bring the Sikh community’s voices to the forefront of policy-making discussions.
The event featured insightful speeches by prominent Sikh leaders, highlighting the community’s contributions to the UK’s cultural, social, and economic fabric. These speeches also emphasised the importance of promoting interfaith harmony and understanding among different communities.
Overall, the Vaisakhi celebration at Westminster in 2023 was a significant event that brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the Sikh community’s rich heritage and contributions to British society.
Speaker speeches
- Rt Hon Pat Mcfadden
- Preet Gill MP
- Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP
- Sir Kier Starmer
- Alison Thewliss MP
- Rt Hon Michael Gove
- Jane Stevenson MP
- Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh
- Dr Sadhu Singh
- Dr Jasdev Singh Rai
- Manjit Kaur Gill
- Harmeet Singh Gill
- Kamaljit Kaur Ragha
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