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Singapore PM Dons Turban To Inaugurate Gurudwara, Greets Everyone With ‘Sat Sri Akaal’; Watch Viral Video

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 PM Dons Turban To Inaugurate Gurudwara, Greets Everyone With 'Sat Sri Akaal'; Watch Viral Video - gps
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India, First Published Jul 6, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

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.

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!"

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.

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