Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh: Trudeau extends Vaisakhi greetings | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh: Trudeau extends Vaisakhi greetings

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
Apr 14, 2017 08:47 PM IST

The one minute, 10 second video sees the Canadian Prime Minister speak in three languages — Punjabi, English and French.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has fans all over the world, and with good reason. He has called for an inclusive society, and his policies, like the stand he has taken on refugees, prove that he is willing to put his money where his mouth is.

In the video, Trudeau explains how Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs.(Screengrab)
In the video, Trudeau explains how Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs.(Screengrab)

Trudeau gave another example of this on Thursday with a video wishing everyone on the festival of Vaisakhi. The one minute, 10 second video sees him speak in three languages — Punjabi, English and French.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Starting off the video with “ Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh”, the Canadian PM goes on to explain how Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs. In the video, he also says that Sikh Canadians have made the nation “the strong, rich and inclusive country that it is today”.

Sikhs make up around 2% of Canada’s population of 36 million.

Last year, Trudeau had made headlines when he (jokingly) said that he had more Sikhs in his Cabinet than India did.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    author-default-90x90

    Kartikeya creates, curates and edits content for the print and digital media streams. A compulsive tweeter, he will never hear a word against his beloved Arsenal.

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On