The Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong recently created a buzz on social media platform with his Sikh attire during the inauguration of the Silat Road Sikh temple in Singapore. A glimpse of the event, shared on Twitter, by Parminder Singh shows Loong wearing a turban and greeting the guests.
“Singapore Prime Minister, @leehsienloong inaugurated a newly renovated Gurudwara wearing an immaculate turban and greeting everyone with a perfect Sat Sri Akaal!” reads the caption shared alongside the clip. The recording shows Loong standing atop a podium wearing a white turban and a black mask and giving a speech.
Take a look at the video:
Shared on July 4, the video has garnered over 47,800 views and the numbers are still increasing. People were amazed by the video and showered praises for Loong’s gesture.
{{/usCountry}}Shared on July 4, the video has garnered over 47,800 views and the numbers are still increasing. People were amazed by the video and showered praises for Loong’s gesture.
{{/usCountry}}“His respect for the hard working & large hearted Sikhs is appreciable. His father & he thereafter have made Singapore into a vibrant , honest Country,” wrote a Twitter user. “Looks like a perfect Sikh with immaculately tied turban,” commented another.
What are your thoughts on this gesture?