Archive · 29 Sep 2026
US Envoy Sergio Gor Visits Golden Temple, Raises Sikh Concerns
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Amritsar with a 28-member group.
He went to the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum.
He called the visit a memorable day.
Sikh leaders explained prayers, music, and service traditions at the Golden Temple.
They gave him a temple model, religious books, and a shawl.
The leaders also discussed a US poster telling “Mr Singh” to leave the country.
The US Department of Homeland Security had removed the poster after complaints.
Sikh leaders asked for better safety and treatment for Sikhs and other communities in the United States.
The visit combined cultural learning with discussions between Sikh representatives and the US delegation.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor led a 28-member delegation to Amritsar on September 28, 2026.
Gor visited the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum, calling the visit a memorable day.
SGPC leaders briefed Gor on Sikh rituals, Gurbani Kirtan, and the Sewa tradition.
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami raised concerns about a US poster asking “Mr Singh” to self-deport.
The US Department of Homeland Security removed the poster after objections, while the SGPC urged steps to prevent similar incidents.
- Who
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, his 28-member delegation, and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee leaders including Harjinder Singh Dhami and Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.
- What
- Gor visited major Amritsar sites, learned about Sikh traditions, and discussed concerns about a US “Mr Singh” self-deportation poster.
- When
- September 28, 2026.
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab, including the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum.
- Why
- The visit involved cultural engagement and discussions about the safety and welfare of Sikhs and other communities in the United States.
SGPC and Sikh Community Concerns
US Government Response
Controversial poster
SGPC and Sikh Community Concerns
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami objected to the poster asking “Mr Singh” to self-deport and urged steps to prevent similar incidents.
US Government Response
The US Department of Homeland Security removed the poster on September 11 after backlash from Indian-American groups and Democratic leaders, who described it as racist propaganda.
Community safety
SGPC and Sikh Community Concerns
The SGPC said Sikhs and other communities in the United States should receive safety and appropriate protection, citing Sikhs’ contributions to America.
US Government Response
The articles report that Sikh-related issues were discussed with the US delegation, but they do not specify additional assurances or measures from the US government.
- Visitor
- Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India
- Delegation size
- 28 members
- Sites visited
- Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum
- SGPC president
- Harjinder Singh Dhami
- Traditions discussed
- Sacred rituals, Gurbani Kirtan, and Sewa
- Poster controversy
- A US advertisement asking “Mr Singh” to self-deport
- US response
- The Department of Homeland Security removed the poster on September 11 after backlash
- Gifts presented
- A Golden Temple model, religious books, and a shawl
