I have more Sikhs in my Cabinet than Modi, says Justin Trudeau

[Edevelop]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an audience in Washington that he has more Sikhs in his Cabinet than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hindustan Times reported on Monday.

Trudeau, made the remark on Friday while answering a question from a Pakistani student at the American University in Washington during his state visit to the United States.

The student, Jahan from Pakistan, told Trudeau that he finds it great that the Canadian PM has so many Punjabis in his cabinet.

“I have more Sikhs in my cabinet than Modi does,” said a visibly amused Trudeau.

The Liberal leader was sworn into office as Canada's 23rd prime minister, in November last year. He included four Sikh-Canadians apart from naming an equal number of men and women to a slimmed-down Cabinet.

Sikh-Canadians in the Canadian cabinet include Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, Small Business Minister Bardish Chagger and Innovation Minister Navdeep Singh Bains.

On the other hand, there are only two Sikh Cabinet ministers in the Modi's government -- Maneka Gandhi, who is a Sikh by birth, and Harsimrat Kaur Badal -- the food processing minister.

I have more Sikhs in my Cabinet than Modi, says Justin Trudeau - World - DAWN.COM

 

[Parul]

Congratulations to them & hope they work for the betterment of thier adopted nation Canada.

In India Cabinet Berths are given to Parties Per the # Seats they win. SAD won 4 seats in Punjab. Hence, Harsimrat Badal got one Ministry....

 

[Imran Khan]

he is overreacting

 

[haviZsultan]

This despite Sikhs are said to be heavily integrated in India. India as the birthplace of Sikh religion should definately have more Sikhs in the cabinet. Minorities often have it tough in Indian controlled parts.

 

[Shinigami]

This despite Sikhs are said to be heavily integrated in India. India as the birthplace of Sikh religion should definately have more Sikhs in the cabinet. Minorities often have it tough in Indian controlled parts.

who made you an "analyst"?

 

[desimorty]

This despite Sikhs are said to be heavily integrated in India. India as the birthplace of Sikh religion should definately have more Sikhs in the cabinet. Minorities often have it tough in Indian controlled parts.

Source: I have more Sikhs in my Cabinet than Modi, says Justin Trudeau

Sikhs have more power per head than the other minorities and "majorities" in India. You should learn a little history because the Pakistani text books are not the best models for history education.
That being said, Pakistanis shouldn't preach Indians on treatment of minorities.

 

[The BrOkEn HeArT]

This despite Sikhs are said to be heavily integrated in India. India as the birthplace of Sikh religion should definately have more Sikhs in the cabinet. Minorities often have it tough in Indian controlled parts.

Seriously who made you think tank? India had a Sikh PM for 10 years . India had a Muslim president . India had a Christian Defense Minister. This Canadian idiot should do some research on Indian constitution how we elects our govt. We don't chose our govt or cabinet on religious base.

 

[Srinivas]

what serious issues canada is facing now a days?

India is a challenge thanks to centuries of colonization and here merit precedes over the name sake cabinets.

Scandinavian countries, Canada, Australia and some countries in Europe do not face serious challenges and they are under US security umbrella, they have resources to provide to their people so they can do what ever they want, India is different.

The statements coming out the these countries on human rights, freedom etc...etc... are rubbish, they do not know the problems we face nor they experienced anything like we do but still they talk.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an audience in Washington that he has more Sikhs in his Cabinet than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hindustan Times reported on Monday.

Trudeau, made the remark on Friday while answering a question from a Pakistani student at the American University in Washington during his state visit to the United States.

The student, Jahan from Pakistan, told Trudeau that he finds it great that the Canadian PM has so many Punjabis in his cabinet.

“I have more Sikhs in my cabinet than Modi does,” said a visibly amused Trudeau.

The Liberal leader was sworn into office as Canada's 23rd prime minister, in November last year. He included four Sikh-Canadians apart from naming an equal number of men and women to a slimmed-down Cabinet.

Sikh-Canadians in the Canadian cabinet include Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, Small Business Minister Bardish Chagger and Innovation Minister Navdeep Singh Bains.

On the other hand, there are only two Sikh Cabinet ministers in the Modi's government -- Maneka Gandhi, who is a Sikh by birth, and Harsimrat Kaur Badal -- the food processing minister.

I have more Sikhs in my Cabinet than Modi, says Justin Trudeau - World - DAWN.COM

 

[Parul]

This despite Sikhs are said to be heavily integrated in India. India as the birthplace of Sikh religion should definately have more Sikhs in the cabinet. Minorities often have it tough in Indian controlled parts.

Read Post #2 Genius? Did you forgot India had a Sikh PM for 10 years? UPA II Government's Cheif Economic Adviser was the Sikh.

Minorities are flourishing in Pakistan controlled Parts, as she's the Mecca for Minorities.

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

Sikhs have more power per head than the other minorities and "majorities" in India. You should learn a little history because the Pakistani text books are not the best models for history education.
That being said, Pakistanis shouldn't preach Indians on treatment of minorities.

Just cuz they have u as first defence line it doesnt mean rest of the indian are pusscats.. i am pretty sure people are in south are as brave as sikhs are in punjab..
They genoside when ever they want in ur holliest place.. its in newspaper we dont teach sikhism in our schools..
I rather leave that debate whos better with minorities. But we understand the hate between supports of khalsa and sikhs serving in india..

 

[Jamwal's]

Sikhs 20 % ~ of Officers cadre in Indian Army.

2 Full full fledged Regiments exclusive for Sikhs.

Sikh Li - Mazhabi Sikhs

Sikh Regt - Jutt Sikh,Rajput Sikh and Khatri Sikh.

Add other regiments like Punjab plus Police and Para Military.

A full fledge Sikh State - Punjab under Sikh CM for 70 ~ years.

About time Canada raise a Sikh Regiment comprised of Canadian Sikhs.

 

[ifesvr]

The student, Jahan from Pakistan, told Trudeau that he finds it great that the Canadian PM has so many Punjabis in his cabinet.

Trust a Pakistani to ask such divisive questions. Even in the US and Canada they look themselves through the prism of Punjabis, Sindhi, Pathan etc. It must have broken his heart when the PM specified Sikhs instead of Punjabis.

 

[Abingdonboy]

This despite Sikhs are said to be heavily integrated in India. India as the birthplace of Sikh religion should definately have more Sikhs in the cabinet. Minorities often have it tough in Indian controlled parts.

Sikhs form about 0.8% of the Indian population yet Sikhs been PM, President, COAS, top members of the judicary, top athletes, top businessmen and women, actors etc etc

Former PM:

Captain of Indian Hockey team:

Former President of India:

Only Sikh billionaires in the world are Indian:

COAS Bikram Singh:

COAS JJ Singh:

Only 5 star general in India, Marshal of the Indian Airforce, Arjan Singh:

By your own laws Pakistani Sikhs, Ahmedis, Hindus, Jews and Christians can't even hope to hold any senior office in Pakistan. Furthermore your state has systamatically eliminated such minorites to such a negliable presence.

Why don't you speak about your minorties before you start pointing fingers at India, what a joke of a post.

 

[Edevelop]

Sikhs have more power per head than the other minorities and "majorities" in India. You should learn a little history because the Pakistani text books are not the best models for history education.
That being said, Pakistanis shouldn't preach Indians on treatment of minorities.

Seriously who made you think tank? India had a Sikh PM for 10 years . India had a Muslim president . India had a Christian Defense Minister. This Canadian idiot should do some research on Indian constitution how we elects our govt. We don't chose our govt or cabinet on religious base.

what serious issues canada is facing now a days?

India is a challenge thanks to centuries of colonization and here merit precedes over the name sake cabinets.

Scandinavian countries, Canada, Australia and some countries in Europe do not face serious challenges and they are under US security umbrella, they have resources to provide to their people so they can do what ever they want, India is different.

The statements coming out the these countries on human rights, freedom etc...etc... are rubbish, they do not know the problems we face nor they experienced anything like we do but still they talk.

Population:

India: 1.2 Billion
Canada: 36 Million

Minorities:

India: Muslims (14.2%), Christians (2.1%), Sikhs (1.6%), Buddhists (0.8%)
Canada: Muslims (3.2 %), Hindus (1.45%), Sikhs (1.2%), Jews ( 1.1%)

Minorities in Cabinet:

India: Sikhs (2), Muslilms (0), Christians (0)
Canada: Sikhs (4), First Nations (2) Muslim (1), Hindu (1)

Women in Cabinet:

India: 7
Canada: 15

GDP Per Capita:

India: $1,500
Canada: $ 52,000

Human Development Rank:

India: 130
Canada: 9

 

[takeiteasy]

The country that thrives on human capital from 3rd world countries. If not, it is ICE AGE for them.