Sikh Youth Slate wins Gurdwara election
Watch out Aunties and Uncles, the bachey are taking over the gurdwara!
Surrey, BC – In a historic decision by the Sikh Community of British Columbia, the Sikh Youth slate has been elected to the management committee of Gurdwara Sahib Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Surrey, BC.
The S
ikh Youth slate of Amardeep Singh with 18 Amritdhari GurSikh members, many of them university students who were born and raised in Canada, won by a resounding margin.
In an official statement on thier web site, the Sikh Youth slate stated:
“The members of Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Surrey, BC have loudly declared their support for ushering in an era of groundbreaking change and reunion in the Sikh Community of British Columbia by electing the Sikh Youth slate to the management committee of one of North America’s largest historic Gurdwaras.
The entire Sikh Youth campaign wishes to express our heartfelt congratulations to the global Sikh community on this historic achievement which will close divides in our community and create new paths for peace and prosperity for our youth. We could not have accomplished this victory without the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers, campaign staff, and the community who supported us throughout.
With the blessings of God and the Guru, we pledge to serve the entire community with honesty, integrity, universal love and a commitment to the truth.” [Thanks for the info Parveen!]
Who voted?
Of the roughly 21,000 Temple members who are eligible to vote, 14,594 actually did so. [ctv]
What issues will they address? Drugs, politics, and tables + chairs. To an outsider, it would probably be surprising (maybe odd or funny) that tables + chairs will be the most controversial. It undoubtedly will be the most controversial, but I don’t know whether I find that funny or sad.
Now that the Youth slate has won, it is expected to hold a referendum on the issue of whether to keep tables and chairs in the temple.
Like another youth slate which controls the Sikh Temple Sukhsagar in New Westminster, Guru Nanak’s new executive is expected to hold seminars in a bid to discourage young Sikhs from taking drugs and get them more involved in religion and temple affairs.
“We’re a new generation and we’re hoping we can just put the whole community together again, and you know, move past this issue of the tables and chairs,” said Randheer Singh, a Youth Slate member told CTV on Sunday.
Under the new executive, the temple will no longer be used for political purposes, said Radio India talk show host Harpreet Singh. [ctv]
51 Responses to “Sikh Youth Slate wins Gurdwara election”
I think tables and chairs is about as significant as Obama's flag pin. It's a non-issue and people will grow up once they see the positive changes these youth can make.
I think tables and chairs is about as significant as Obama’s flag pin. It’s a non-issue and people will grow up once they see the positive changes these youth can make.
How is there only one woman (from what I can tell — granted I didn't look closely) on the slate?
How is there only one woman (from what I can tell — granted I didn’t look closely) on the slate?
There were going to be a few other women on the slate but they were unable to get their information submitted on time for nomination to the committee due to some technicality in the nomination rules of the temple. However, there are dozens of women volunteers behind this committee who will be actively involved in the decision-making and planning of all new initiatives.
There were going to be a few other women on the slate but they were unable to get their information submitted on time for nomination to the committee due to some technicality in the nomination rules of the temple. However, there are dozens of women volunteers behind this committee who will be actively involved in the decision-making and planning of all new initiatives.
Awesome!
Awesome!
Is the youth ticket against having the voices of non-amritdhari Sikhs represents?
Is the youth ticket against having the voices of non-amritdhari Sikhs represents?
“Change” really is the slogan of the times. What does it mean, only the future will tell. Best of luck to the new committee.
“Change” really is the slogan of the times. What does it mean, only the future will tell. Best of luck to the new committee.
“Change” really is the slogan of the times. What does it mean, only the future will tell. Best of luck to the new committee.
It is only the face of these Canadian born Sikh Youth who can bring positive and constructive change in our lower mainland Sikh community plagued by gender inequalities, domestic violence, drugs and alcoholism, hit and runs, caste discrimination etc. The youth have the best of both worlds having been educated in Canadian schools and being fluent in English and Punjabi. The Sikh Youth are furthermore best equipped to bridge the gap between the Sikh community of the lower mainland and our greater community we live in. Sikh Youth are here to stay.
It is only the face of these Canadian born Sikh Youth who can bring positive and constructive change in our lower mainland Sikh community plagued by gender inequalities, domestic violence, drugs and alcoholism, hit and runs, caste discrimination etc. The youth have the best of both worlds having been educated in Canadian schools and being fluent in English and Punjabi. The Sikh Youth are furthermore best equipped to bridge the gap between the Sikh community of the lower mainland and our greater community we live in. Sikh Youth are here to stay.
It is only the face of these Canadian born Sikh Youth who can bring positive and constructive change in our lower mainland Sikh community plagued by gender inequalities, domestic violence, drugs and alcoholism, hit and runs, caste discrimination etc. The youth have the best of both worlds having been educated in Canadian schools and being fluent in English and Punjabi. The Sikh Youth are furthermore best equipped to bridge the gap between the Sikh community of the lower mainland and our greater community we live in. Sikh Youth are here to stay.
It is only the face of these Canadian born Sikh Youth who can bring positive and constructive change in our lower mainland Sikh community plagued by gender inequalities, domestic violence, drugs and alcoholism, hit and runs, caste discrimination etc. The youth have the best of both worlds having been educated in Canadian schools and being fluent in English and Punjabi. The Sikh Youth are furthermore best equipped to bridge the gap between the Sikh community of the lower mainland and our greater community we live in. Sikh Youth are here to stay.
Anti, you write
I see your point but why is it assumed that since members of the committee are amritdhari that they would have something against non-amritdhari members being on the ticket? We as a community should accolade those individuals who took the initiative to make this change in the community, amritdhari or non-amritdhari. If non-amritdhari members of our community want representation, then we have to take the initiative to get involved and make it happen.
Anti, you write
I see your point but why is it assumed that since members of the committee are amritdhari that they would have something against non-amritdhari members being on the ticket? We as a community should accolade those individuals who took the initiative to make this change in the community, amritdhari or non-amritdhari. If non-amritdhari members of our community want representation, then we have to take the initiative to get involved and make it happen.
Anti, you write
I see your point but why is it assumed that since members of the committee are amritdhari that they would have something against non-amritdhari members being on the ticket? We as a community should accolade those individuals who took the initiative to make this change in the community, amritdhari or non-amritdhari. If non-amritdhari members of our community want representation, then we have to take the initiative to get involved and make it happen.
Anti, you write
I see your point but why is it assumed that since members of the committee are amritdhari that they would have something against non-amritdhari members being on the ticket? We as a community should accolade those individuals who took the initiative to make this change in the community, amritdhari or non-amritdhari. If non-amritdhari members of our community want representation, then we have to take the initiative to get involved and make it happen.
I pray you are right. If they can stay away the debilitating feuds and mentality that plagues SOME (but not all) of the older generation, and stay away from the politics that have plagued some Gurdwaras, they can help to refashion the whole culture of the Sikh community in that area and be an example to others to take the initiative. Good luck to them.
I pray you are right. If they can stay away the debilitating feuds and mentality that plagues SOME (but not all) of the older generation, and stay away from the politics that have plagued some Gurdwaras, they can help to refashion the whole culture of the Sikh community in that area and be an example to others to take the initiative. Good luck to them.
I pray you are right. If they can stay away the debilitating feuds and mentality that plagues SOME (but not all) of the older generation, and stay away from the politics that have plagued some Gurdwaras, they can help to refashion the whole culture of the Sikh community in that area and be an example to others to take the initiative. Good luck to them.
I pray you are right. If they can stay away the debilitating feuds and mentality that plagues SOME (but not all) of the older generation, and stay away from the politics that have plagued some Gurdwaras, they can help to refashion the whole culture of the Sikh community in that area and be an example to others to take the initiative. Good luck to them.
I wish the youth good luck, I feel it is a good time for change to see more positive things happening in the gurdwara. The elderly suffer from sore knees and diebetis, it would be good to have free exercise classes for them, free computer classes for those that want to learn and only remove half the table and chairs, leaving one side for mats the other for table and chairs.
This would be a change for the positive bring the community together and respecting everyones thoughts on the situation.
I wish the youth good luck, I feel it is a good time for change to see more positive things happening in the gurdwara. The elderly suffer from sore knees and diebetis, it would be good to have free exercise classes for them, free computer classes for those that want to learn and only remove half the table and chairs, leaving one side for mats the other for table and chairs.
This would be a change for the positive bring the community together and respecting everyones thoughts on the situation.
I wish the youth good luck, I feel it is a good time for change to see more positive things happening in the gurdwara. The elderly suffer from sore knees and diebetis, it would be good to have free exercise classes for them, free computer classes for those that want to learn and only remove half the table and chairs, leaving one side for mats the other for table and chairs.
This would be a change for the positive bring the community together and respecting everyones thoughts on the situation.
I wish the youth good luck, I feel it is a good time for change to see more positive things happening in the gurdwara. The elderly suffer from sore knees and diebetis, it would be good to have free exercise classes for them, free computer classes for those that want to learn and only remove half the table and chairs, leaving one side for mats the other for table and chairs.
This would be a change for the positive bring the community together and respecting everyones thoughts on the situation.
god bless them all.
god bless them all.
god bless them all.
god bless them all.
Congratulations, Anti wins the award for most ridiculous question.
I hope they establish a rule banning drunk drivers and other criminals from serving as members of the committee in future.
Congratulations, Anti wins the award for most ridiculous question.
I hope they establish a rule banning drunk drivers and other criminals from serving as members of the committee in future.
Congratulations, Anti wins the award for most ridiculous question.
I hope they establish a rule banning drunk drivers and other criminals from serving as members of the committee in future.
Congratulations, Anti wins the award for most ridiculous question.
I hope they establish a rule banning drunk drivers and other criminals from serving as members of the committee in future.
i think the youth slate doesnt have the main issue to remove chairs but they have many more the even have a lot of ideas that will make the gurdwara a better place
i think the youth slate doesnt have the main issue to remove chairs but they have many more the even have a lot of ideas that will make the gurdwara a better place
i think the youth slate doesnt have the main issue to remove chairs but they have many more the even have a lot of ideas that will make the gurdwara a better place
i think the youth slate doesnt have the main issue to remove chairs but they have many more the even have a lot of ideas that will make the gurdwara a better place
This truly is a historical day for our Surrey Sikh Community. I really am looking forward to seeing the progress and the change that comes about with standing in the rain for 45 mins waiting to get inside to vote
This truly is a historical day for our Surrey Sikh Community. I really am looking forward to seeing the progress and the change that comes about with standing in the rain for 45 mins waiting to get inside to vote
This truly is a historical day for our Surrey Sikh Community. I really am looking forward to seeing the progress and the change that comes about with standing in the rain for 45 mins waiting to get inside to vote
This truly is a historical day for our Surrey Sikh Community. I really am looking forward to seeing the progress and the change that comes about with standing in the rain for 45 mins waiting to get inside to vote
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i live in Tauranga (New Zealand) i just got back from the gurudwara and saw a notice on the noticed board that only and only Singhs and Kaurs will be given the right the select commitee. do you guys think this ir right? please need some thoughts on this.
i live in Tauranga (New Zealand) i just got back from the gurudwara and saw a notice on the noticed board that only and only Singhs and Kaurs will be given the right the select commitee. do you guys think this ir right? please need some thoughts on this.
i live in Tauranga (New Zealand) i just got back from the gurudwara and saw a notice on the noticed board that only and only Singhs and Kaurs will be given the right the select commitee. do you guys think this ir right? please need some thoughts on this.
"Change" really is the slogan of the times. What does it mean, only the future will tell. Best of luck to the new committee.
“Change” really is the slogan of the times. What does it mean, only the future will tell. Best of luck to the new committee.