
Milpitas(California)Satnam Singh Chahal, Executive Director of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), recently issued a press statement calling for the Government of India to lift the restriction on Sikh airline staff wearing kirpans during domestic flights. Chahal emphasized that the kirpan, a ceremonial sword, is a vital article of the Sikh faith, representing the values of justice, courage, and protection. He argued that the kirpan is an essential aspect of Sikh identity and that the current prohibition creates unnecessary barriers for Sikh employees in the aviation sector.