Amritsar(Wishav Warta): Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhark Committee (SGPC) president Bhai Gobind Singh Longowal congratulates Preet Didbal for electing as first Sikh Mayor of US. Preet Didbal has been elected Mayor of Yuba city in California, becoming the first Sikh woman to hold the position in the United States. Ms Dibal was appointed by the California city council and will be sworn in on December 5.
The Shiromani Committee President said that this achievement of Preet Didbal is exemplary. He said that in the US, Yuba City is a Sikh dominated area and the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji is celebrated on a large scale over there. Therefore, A Sikh elected as Mayor means a lot. He said that even before this, Punjabis and especially Sikhs have got important positions in the political, administrative and commercial areas of different countries, and once again, by election if Preet Didbal as Mayor of Yuba City has added another achievment in this series. .
He also expressed his happiness that the mayor is a woman and this will encourage our girls to move forward too.