Ratandeep Singh
Ratandeep Singh, a Chartered Accountant, became a role-model, when in June 2016, he succeeded
in appearing in CFA Institute exam by wearing his Kirpan. CFA institute stands for Chartered Financial
Analyst Institute of USA which conducts exams for making the persons qualified analyses. However,
Ratandeep Singh was not allowed to appear in Level 2 exam because he was wearing his Kirpan. He did
not agree to appear in the exam after removing his Kirpan. Although, he was losing his chance to become a
Chartered holder, he insisted that it was his legal right to wear the Kirpan under the Indian constitution so
he should be allowed to wear Kirpan which was an article of his faith. However, he was sure that Guru will
help him having faith in Gurbani’s verse ‘Guru mere Sang Sada Hai Naale’. In the meantime his matter was
taken up by United Sikhs and Mejinderpal Kaur, the legal Director, took up the matter herself to apprise the
authorities of the correct position and ultimately the matter was sorted out with in time. Ratandeep Singh
thank God and all those who help him in getting this permission. Also decided to join United Sikhs so that
he may also help others whenever such a situation appeared. The story of this Amritdhari Gursikh who even
did not bother about his progress in career and remained firm in his faith, is highly inspiring for all those
who get scared when such a situation arises in life. He is definitely a role-model for all such persons.
