Manjit Kaur Kang

Honorary Fellow @wlv_uni | @westmids550 I British | Sikh | Brummie | Punjabi |

[West Midlands 550 @WestMids550]

So surprised to hear this on @GBNEWS. But thank you, @miriam_cates and @toryboypierce, for listening and understanding the facts. The Kirpan was not used, and you’re right, it’s a distraction asking for it to be banned.

[Kartar Singh Bring @KartarSBring]

What exactly is a Kirpan, and why does UK law allow Sikhs to carry one?

I spoke on @BBCLeicester about Sikh beliefs, the Kirpan, and the importance of accurate public understanding.

🎙️ Interview attached.

#Sikh #Sikhi #Kirpan #HenryNowak

[Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK]

Jas Singh, representing the Sikh Federation (UK) @SikhFedUK speaking at a press conference at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick @GNGSmethwick following the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for 21 years for the murder of Henry Novak.

The Sikh community has unequivocally condemned in the strongest terms Vickrum Digwa for not only the murder of Henry Novak for which he is solely responsible, but also the lies he has told.  

He made the wrong choice, should have pleaded guilty and must now serve his lengthy prison sentence.

[Fraser Nelson @FraserNelson]

The murder of Henry Nowak has triggered calls to ban the Sikh kirpan.

But what actually happened? Was a religious exemption really exploited?

I spoke to Jagbir Jhutti-Johal about the case and why many Sikhs feel their religious freedom is now on trial.

https://t.co/K1cKEZHFkm

[Manj Kaur @manjkaur21]

Please sponsor Gagandeep who is a fourth year medical student fundraising for @medicalwomenuk by running in the London Marathon and help her reach her fundraising goal https://t.co/Jl1wMieUmk @wanderingwelch @nysuri @DacreJane @HBowdenJonesOBE @DrNuthana @AcutemedSarbc @minkaur5

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

Wishing Sikhs across the UK and around the world a very happy #Vaisakhi

[Andy Street @andy4wm]

Britain needs more plasma donations, for life-saving treatments and vital research.

One of just three donation centres in the country is here in Birmingham.

If you’re a healthy adult, please consider signing up here: https://t.co/cGqTt35oEi

It couldn’t be easier!

[Birmingham New Street @NetworkRailBHM]

3️⃣ New stations have opened today in south Birmingham

🚆 Trains called at Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road this morning

👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏻They will transform connectivity between the city centre and these three vibrant local communities

@WestMidRailway @WMRailExecutive

[Prof.Petro Nicolaides🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇷🇨🇾 @PetroNicolaides]

Thank you @andy4wm 🙏
#ToryMayor

[Andy Street @andy4wm]

Back in 2017 we said we’d get this done. Plenty doubted it.

But once the funding was secured in 2021, it was never in doubt.

Good to see it finally delivered, thanks to everyone who played a part to bring trains back to the Camp Hill line after more than 80 years.

[Manjit Kaur Kang @KangManjit]

@apple_shwn @ConserveHour @Harpreet911 @MaggiesMole @PetroNicolaides @SlyForTheRight @MiaRuby24 @Ginge2477 @TracyNeverLabor @AudenShirley @Luke_Hillery94 @Conservatives Excellent quotes, Graham.

[Andy Street @andy4wm]

As Mayor, I said we’d get it done, and now it’s happened.

Closed in the Beeching cuts, trains have returned to Willenhall for the first time in over 50 years.

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get this over the line to reconnect the local community & drive growth.

[Les Trumpeter @LesTrumpeter]

Prosper UK in Birmingham.

@Prosper_UK_
@andy4wm

[Seb @Cllr_Seb]

A unique perspective from @Prosper_UK_ and @andy4wm

Whilst the conservatives are increasing in the polls, we need to understand why people floated away.

[Gurpreet Singh Anand @ustaadji]

@LBC This arrest is related to a video where Kapoor brandished a Kirpan.

Sikhs fought valiantly and loyally in the World Wars, many giving their lives in the service of Britain and the values we all hold dear. Because of that sacrifice and the gallantry shown, practising Sikhs today have a legal defence to the offence of carrying a bladed article when they carry a Kirpan for genuine religious purposes.

But that is the limit of the protection. The moment someone uses it to threaten or harm others, they are treated exactly the same as anyone else carrying a blade — as they should be.

This provision exists in the best tradition of British fairness and equity, and it is something the Sikh community values and respects deeply, including the clear limits that come with it. No one — Sikh or otherwise — has the right to threaten people with a blade, religious or not.

What Kapoor did is un-Sikh, un-British, and quite likely illegal.

This is not even a question of free speech. People can ignore his social media posts because he is expressing his views and, for the most part, he stays on the right side of the law. But literally threatening to kill someone crosses a very clear red line.

[Manjit Kaur Kang @KangManjit]

@Rik_w2010 She's beautiful! 😍

[West Midlands 550 @WestMids550]

@andy4wm is our inspiring Conservative. As former Mayor of WM, he showed that business experience + public service can be a genuine force for good. Admirable traits: Inclusive in spirit, pragmatic in action & values driven in principle. @ConserveHour #ConservativeHour

[Manjit Kaur Kang @KangManjit]

Great topic @ConserveHour -
@KemiBadenoch inspires me as a Conservative. 💙

After the party’s defeat, she rose with integrity, strength, and vision to renew it and win people over. I especially admire her courage to speak the truth. True leadership in action #ConservativeHour

[Prof.Petro Nicolaides🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇷🇨🇾 @PetroNicolaides]

Looking forward to tonight's first #ConservativeHour

I'll be there........ will you?

[Manjit Kaur Kang @KangManjit]

@PetroNicolaides This looks great, Petro! Look forward to joining the inaugural #ConservativeHour