LONDON: Tory peer Rami Ranger’s British Sikh Association has submitted a planning application to Ealing Council for a Sikh Soldier memorial statue, the first in west London, to be erected within a public park in Southall.
The purpose of the memorial, earmarked for Manor House Grounds, is to commemorate Sikh soldiers and to recognise their historic contribution and sacrifice while serving alongside British forces, in particular at the Battle of Saragarhi. It will also educate people in Britain about the historical contribution and sacrifices of Sikh servicemen and create a space for reflection and annual commemorations.
