Lieutenant Colonel Tejdeep Singh Ratan, the first turban-wearing Sikh of the American Army, will contest the city council elections

US Army's first turbaned Sikh Lieutenant Colonel Tejdeep Singh has announced to contest the elections in California. Let us tell that Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Tejdeep Singh Ratan was the first certified Sikh with a turban to receive permission to enlist in the US Army as a Sikh in 2009, who is now running as a council member in the March 2024 city council elections in Mountain House, California. He has announced his name for To elect 4 members of the council, total 8 candidates are in the fray and among them only Dr. Only Tejdeep Singh Ratan is associated with the Sikh community. City residents can vote for this election from February 5 to March 5, 2024.

Dr. After completing his full-time military service in 2015, Ratan bought his house at Mountain House City where he lives with his wife Jasjit Kaur and two children. He is a dentist by profession and is serving in the army reserve battalion. Recently, he has been selected to command a battalion for the next session of the Army Reserve starting in November 2024.

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In this regard, Dr. Ratan said that inspired by the values ​​of selfless service in the army, my main purpose is to ensure the safety and prosperity of Mountain House, which is recognized as the newest city in America, and to develop the community. My decision to run for City Council is a testament to my dedication to public service and community well-being. U.S. My role and unique experience in the Armed Forces will help me contribute effectively to the City Council.”

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