It was around early June of 2007. I was riding back on my motorcycle from Ulsoor Gurudwara towards my home, when I met Ravinder Singh all set with his backpack standing alone outside his house. As we are good friends, I stopped the bike and asked his whereabouts and what he was upto? Ravinder(RS): I am going to Sholapur. Me: Why? What is the occasion? RS: Nothing, but I need to know the status of Siklighar Sikhs. Me: (wondering what are those) Who are they? RS: They are forgotten Sikhs who belong to nomadic tribes and are living below poverty. Their children cannot study as they cannot afford them for studies! Me: What? Sikhs living below poverty? (I was getting awakened from my sleep of ignorance) I thought Sikhs in India are doing good, if not good, then atleast they are average but not below poverty! RS: No, there are many thousands of Sikhs who are below poverty. Me: Hmm... that is not good. So, when are you coming back? RS: After 3 days Me: What is your objective of going there? R...
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