Close X
    Sunday, November 24, 2024
    ADVT 
    National

    First Pics: PM Modi And Stephen Harper Visit Vancouver's Ross Street Gurudwara Amidst Protests

    Sumesh Sharma Darpan, 16 Apr, 2015 04:09 PM
      After a glitzy show in Toronto, Prime Minister Modi And Stephen Harper paid a visit to Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara on Ross Street in Vancouver.
       
      Approximately 470 guests were chosen to attend through a selection process by the temple executive, which included Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and B.C. Premier Christy Clark.
       
       
      Talking to media about Canada and India's association she said, "We're going to be playing a big role in the relationship between India and Canada. We really do have everything to offer India that India needs. I'm so pleased that a prime minister is here, it's a great honour for the South Asian community."
       
       
       
       
      Addressing the audience at the Gurudwara, PM Modi said, "My relationship with you all is a blood relation. Because one of the "Panj Pyare" of  Guru Gobind Singh came from Gujarat. 
       
       
       
       
      "Sikh culture laid the foundation of love & sacrifices We are people who know how to "give". If Canada respects India its because of all the Indians staying here"
       
       
       
      Recalling all the sacrifices made by brave Punjabis Modi said, "Bhagat Singh inspired so many Sikh youngsters who devoted their lives to the freedom struggle. Wherever we are, we should strive to do things that bring pride to our nation.
       
       
      The Prime Minister is expected to leave for Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, and will later attend an official banquet in Vancouver hosted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
       
       
       
       
      However outside Sikh temple Police monitored the protesters, who were carrying signs against PM Modi that said he's 'Responsible for violence against minorities.'
      Prev Next

      MORE National ARTICLES

      Prescribe Heroin To Addicts Who Can't Kick Habit Using Detox, Methadone: Expert

      Prescribe Heroin To Addicts Who Can't Kick Habit Using Detox, Methadone: Expert
      TORONTO — An addictions expert at the University of British Columbia is renewing the argument for prescribing heroin to addicts who have tried and failed to kick their habits.

      Prescribe Heroin To Addicts Who Can't Kick Habit Using Detox, Methadone: Expert

      Ottawa To Provide Money To First Nations For Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment

      Ottawa To Provide Money To First Nations For Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment
      Health Minister Rona Ambrose says Ottawa plans to spend $13.5 million over the next five years for on-reserve support programs.

      Ottawa To Provide Money To First Nations For Prescription Drug Abuse Treatment

      Nova Scotia Court Upholds Ruling Against Wrongfully Convicted Man

      Nova Scotia Court Upholds Ruling Against Wrongfully Convicted Man
      HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia court has rejected the appeal of man who argued unsuccessfully last year that RCMP negligence caused his wrongful conviction on a statutory rape charge 45 years ago.

      Nova Scotia Court Upholds Ruling Against Wrongfully Convicted Man

      Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives In Ottawa For First Visit With Domestic Overtones

      Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives In Ottawa For First Visit With Domestic Overtones
      After a formal meeting Wednesday, Harper will accompany the charismatic Modi to Toronto and Vancouver and will have no less than 16 fellow Conservatives appearing with them at various events, from cabinet ministers to MPs.

      Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives In Ottawa For First Visit With Domestic Overtones

      Richmond Photographer Denies Police Version Of Confrontation With Actor Ryan Reynolds

      Richmond Photographer Denies Police Version Of Confrontation With Actor Ryan Reynolds
      VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-area paparazzo reportedly arrested after a confrontation with actor Ryan Reynolds says the story being circulated is 100-per-cent false.

      Richmond Photographer Denies Police Version Of Confrontation With Actor Ryan Reynolds

      Burnaby Resident Files Petition To Recall 'Failed' MLA, Richard T. Lee: Elections BC

      Burnaby Resident Files Petition To Recall 'Failed' MLA, Richard T. Lee: Elections BC
      VICTORIA — Elections BC says a Burnaby resident has filed a petition to have a provincial politician recalled for allegedly failing to take action on important issues.

      Burnaby Resident Files Petition To Recall 'Failed' MLA, Richard T. Lee: Elections BC

      PrevNext