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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony

During the meeting, both leaders discussed promoting mutual harmony and understanding among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand.

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Jasleen Kaur Gulati -- April 19th 2026 11:01 AM
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony

PTC News Desk: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday visited the Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, where he held a special meeting with Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj.


During the meeting, both leaders discussed promoting mutual harmony and understanding among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand. They also deliberated on the significant contributions made by Sikhs towards the country’s development and strengthening the community here.

Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj thanked Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for recognizing and honouring the services rendered by the Sikh community in New Zealand.

The Jathedar also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, which he gladly accepted. During the meeting, Jathedar Gargajj presented a model as a gift to the Prime Minister, while Prime Minister Luxon gifted a watch to the Jathedar in return.

On the occasion, Takanini MP Rima Nakhle, Central Sikh Association President and Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand spokesperson S. Daljit Singh, Youth Akali Dal President S. Sarabjit Singh Jhinjer, Media Advisor S. Jaskaran Singh, among others, were present.


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