In a heart-touching gesture towards Sikhs, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wore a turban for the inauguration ceremony of the Silat Road Sikh Temple.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stunned the Sikh community by wearing a turban and attending a renewed gurudwara's inauguration ceremony. Wearing a white turban, Singapore Prime Minister also greeted the community members with a "Sat Sri Akaal".
Singapore PM also praised the local Sikh community for granting support to people through various plans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delighted to attend the inauguration of Silat Road Sikh Temple today after a prolonged renovation during the pandemic. Congratulations to the Sikh community on this momentous occasion! – LHL https://t.co/jH6Bkowe21 pic.twitter.com/XLQHatFeeE
— leehsienloong (@leehsienloong)A video of Loong wearing a white kurta and a turban as he spoke to the Sikh community has emerged on social media.
Twitter user Parminder Singh shared the video with the caption, "Singapore Prime Minister,@leehsienloong inaugurated a newly renovated Gurudwara wearing an immaculate turban and greeting everyone with a perfect Sat Sri Akaal!"
Singapore Prime Minister, inaugurated a newly renovated Gurudwara wearing an immaculate turban and greeting everyone with a perfect Sat Sri Akaal! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/fFk36V6Av0
— Parminder Singh (@parrysingh)Netizens lauded Singapore PM's kind gesture and praised him for his leadership qualities.
A user wrote, "Kudos to Singapore PM for his gesture. Winning heart." Another commented, "He is in another league altogether. Rarely will you find great compassion and great capability in a world leader." Watch the video.