"...perhaps the future does not lie in seeking more Sikh representatives in the West, but in offering the West a clearer representation of Sikhi itself."
The Sikh community - especially the over represented Jatt Sikhs who assume leadership of the community (often with very limited ‘pind da pradhan’ mindset) - have a wrong sense of entitlement . Why should Sikhs expect to be treated preferentially when other communities can use their economic muscle to easily influence politicians? Why hasn’t the Sikh community gained economic , political , cultural or social acceptance to the level of other Desi communities ? How many Sikh owned businesses have grown to national levels ? We need a lot of introspection : why are Sikhs so under represented in high value , high prestige professions such as academia , financial services , legal profession, medicine and engineering ? Why do vast majority of Jatts aim for low end , low prestige jobs ?
Rather than direct representation seek alternate ways. E.g supporting strong candidates who can speak on your behalf and create presence in those offices. Use those resources to train youth and focus on policy related positions
The Sikh community - especially the over represented Jatt Sikhs who assume leadership of the community (often with very limited ‘pind da pradhan’ mindset) - have a wrong sense of entitlement . Why should Sikhs expect to be treated preferentially when other communities can use their economic muscle to easily influence politicians? Why hasn’t the Sikh community gained economic , political , cultural or social acceptance to the level of other Desi communities ? How many Sikh owned businesses have grown to national levels ? We need a lot of introspection : why are Sikhs so under represented in high value , high prestige professions such as academia , financial services , legal profession, medicine and engineering ? Why do vast majority of Jatts aim for low end , low prestige jobs ?
Rather than direct representation seek alternate ways. E.g supporting strong candidates who can speak on your behalf and create presence in those offices. Use those resources to train youth and focus on policy related positions