Narendra Singh Khalsa
Narendra Singh Khalsa is a Sikh Afghan politician.[1] He is the Member of the Afghan Parliament (Wolesi Jirga).[2] In January 2019, he secured a seat in the Lower House of the Parliament (Wolesi Jirga) after winning the 2018 Afghan parliamentary election on behalf of the Sikh and Hindu community.[3]
Narendra Singh Khalsa | |
|---|---|
| Member of Wolesi Jirga | |
| In office 2018–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Constituency | Hindu/Sikh minority |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Afghanistan |
| Occupation | Politician |
He is the son of Awtar Singh Khalsa, a Sikh representative to the Loya Jirga from Paktia province of Afghanistan. His father Awtar Singh died in the September 2018 Jalalabad suicide bombing.[4]
On 22 August 2021, Khalsa came to India along with other Indians who were rescued by Indian Forces from Afghanistan due to Taliban Siege of Afghanistan 2021.[5]
References
- "All achievements of last 20 years lost; painful to leave country: Afghan lawmaker". The Hindu. August 22, 2021.
- "Son Of Sikh Leader, Killed In Terror Attack, Leads In Afghan Polls". NDTV. January 4, 2019.
- "Final parliamentary election results for 5 provinces and Hindus/Sikhs community". Khaama Press. March 20, 2019.
- "Situation is serious, says Afghan Sikh MP Narendra Khalsa". WION. August 24, 2021.
- Goswami, Sohini (August 22, 2021). "Afghan Sikh MP expresses his gratitude to India for Kabul evacuation". Hindustan Times.
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