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Originally Posted by JALU3
While you are at it, why doesn't the MoD allow for the creation for a Sikh regiment, or should it be said the return of a Sikh regiment into the British Army.
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It was considered back in 2007 to create a new one.
There never was one before.
The problem is, that unlike the Gurkha, Scots and Welsh regiments, who
recruit based on nationality, a Sikh regiment would have to recruit based
on ethnicity.
That is a whole can of worms the army doesn't want to go near. Ethnic
segregation in the army is bad enough and I doubt it would be considered
if it was a all black regiment. Also there are problems about recruiting
people of mixed ethnicity. Would they have to pass some sort of ethnic
purity test?
With the Gurkha, Scots and Welsh regiments it is far easier. All you need
is Nepalese, Scottish or Welsh nationality, race doesn't come into it.
It's a shame. I would love to see a proud Sikh regiment, but the
potential issues it would almost certainly create are unacceptable.