Sikh Republican Faces Backlash After Leading Prayers At Party Convention

The former vice-chairperson of the California Republican Party addressed the audience, reflecting on the recent assassination attempt on the former President. She said, “I come from a family of Sikh immigrants and I'm honoured to share with you, my fellow Republicans and guests tonight, a prayer from my faith and tradition practised by over 25 million worldwide.”

“These last 48 hours have been some of the most intense, yet most prayerful of our lives... We recite the Ardas prayer before any new endeavour, giving thanks to God and asking him for his protection and help uphold the values of humility, truth, courage, service and justice for all,” and thanked “Waheguru.”

She described Trump's Chardikala spirit as “the tireless and uplifting spirit that is sustained even in the face of violent adversity, like a founding father centuries.”