Sikh granthi created history, started proceedings of US House of Representatives

A Sikh Granthi from New Jersey offered a prayer to begin the proceedings of the US House of Representatives. Granthi Giani Jaswinder Singh of Pine Hill Gurdwara, New Jersey began the day’s proceedings in the House on Friday. Prayers before the proceedings are usually conducted by a Christian priest. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that Singh would begin the proceedings. Speaking on the floor immediately after the prayer, Congressman Donald Norcross called it a historic occasion. He is the first Sikh priest to offer prayers in the US House of Representatives.

Norcross said the history made today is a reminder that the United States welcomes and values ​​the free expression of religion and will remain committed to it. Giani Singh has made South Jersey proud today and it is an honor to be a part of this moment with him.