The event was led by Gareth Johnson, Conservative MP for Dartford, and focused on a number of issues, including the carrying of the kirpan, and the wearing of turbans in airports.
Steve Brine spoke about the vibrant and lively Sikh community in Hiltingbury, and mentioned with pleasure the fact that many Sikhs' serve with distinction in the Armed Forces. He said that, closer to home, many also engage with him on all sorts of local issues, and went on to say that one specific area where he had been able to help had been the local bus service to Southampton, which Sikhs very much needed to be able to worship at their temple.
The event followed the Prime Minister's recent trip to India, where he heavily promoted the links between the two countries.
Pictured; Steve Brine joins a local member of the Sikh community in Chandler's Ford, in 2011
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