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"India often lays claim to being the world's largest democracy, but the claim rings hollow," said Jatinder Singh Grewal, Youth Coordinator for SFJ Canada. "I'm not sure who said it, but the true measure of a democracy is the way it treats its minorities - whether they be Sikhs, Muslims or Christians."
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"This is a great day for the Sacramento area and the Punjabi community," said Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, Chairman of the SVCS Board of Directors. "After over a year of planning, negotiation and lobbying, we are thankful to the School Board for granting our petition. This is a great opportunity to create an institution that will be a jewel for the entire community."