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Modi Government Names Sikh Leader to Head Minorities Panel Again
✍️ TOI India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 06:18 AM
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The Modi administration has appointed a Sikh individual to lead the national minorities panel, marking a repeat appointment in the role.
The Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced the appointment of a Sikh individual to head the national minorities panel.
The panel, which advises the cabinet on issues affecting religious and linguistic minorities, has seen a Sikh leader in the role before, making this the second time a Sikh has been chosen.
The decision follows the government's emphasis on inclusive representation in key advisory bodies.
The new head will work with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to monitor policy implementation and address concerns raised by minority communities.
The panel, which advises the cabinet on issues affecting religious and linguistic minorities, has seen a Sikh leader in the role before, making this the second time a Sikh has been chosen.
The decision follows the government's emphasis on inclusive representation in key advisory bodies.
The new head will work with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to monitor policy implementation and address concerns raised by minority communities.