Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Swarnjit Singh Khalsa |
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| Political Party | Democratic Party |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | XX/XX/2009 |
Family
| Father | Parminderpal Singh Khalsa |
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| Spouse | Guntas |
| Children | 2 Daughters |
Career
| Summary | Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, originally from Jalandhar, India, moved to the US for higher education and eventually settled in Norwich, Connecticut. He ventured into real estate by establishing a construction company and subsequently became involved in local politics and community service. His activism heightened post-9/11 when he aimed to raise awareness about the Sikh identity amid increasing hate crimes against the community. Khalsa has held significant roles in various local government committees and was a key figure in several educational initiatives on Sikh culture and identity. His efforts to educate law enforcement and the public have been widely recognized, culminating in receiving the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2016. As of November 2025, he made history by becoming the first Sikh elected as the Democratic Mayor of Norwich. |
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Style Quotient
| Bike Collection | Harley Davidson |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/swaranjitsinghkhalsa/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Swaranjit Singh Khalsa grew up in Jalandhar, India, in a family active in Sikh religious and political affairs. | |
| His grandfather was involved with significant Sikh organizations and supported the Shiromani Akali Dal party. | |
| He relocated to the US in 2007 for higher studies after completing his engineering degree. | |
| He became a local prominent figure after establishing a construction business in 2010. | |
| Swaranjit actively engages in local issues and promotes Sikh identity through community education programs. | |
| By 2025, he had given over 1,200 speeches to first responders about Sikh beliefs and practices. | |
| He also utilizes media campaigns and billboards to raise awareness about Sikh culture. | |
| His election as the first Sikh mayor in Connecticut shows the growing representation of Sikh individuals in American politics. |
