Impressed: Darshan chatting with Manmohan at the prime minister’s office in New Delhi during his visit to India early this year. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is set to witness a progressive Indian diaspora in the country.
His launch of Little India in Brickfields, here, with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is a recognition accorded to Malaysians of Indian origin.
Malaysia National Sikhs Movement (GerakSikh) president Tan Sri G. Darshan Singh, who earlier this year handed over to Manmohan in New Delhi his book entitled Sikh Community of Malaysia, said the Indian Prime Minister was impressed with Malaysia and the Indians there.
He said Manmohan took great interest to find out about Sikhs and other Indians in Malaysia, and was pleased with Malaysia’s achievements and the Sikh community’s contribution to the country.
The Sikhs welcomed Manmohan’s visit as it was timely and meaningful, Darshan said, adding that it would help cement bonds between the two countries.
“The Sikhs here are proud that a member of their community is leading the world’s biggest democracy,” said Darshan, referring to Manmohan whom the Time magazine listed as among the world’s 100 most influential people in 2010.
On the honour given to the Indian Prime Minister to launch Little India with Najib, Darshan said it acknowledged the contribution of the people from the Indian sub-continent who made Malaysia their home. — Bernama
Courtesy, The STAR, 25/10/2010
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