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Leno 'joke' angers Sikh community

India’s Sikh community has demanded an apology from US TV host Jay Leno, saying he insulted their holiest site while trying to make a joke about presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2012 - 14:59

India’s Sikh community has demanded an apology from US TV host Jay Leno, saying he insulted their holiest site while trying to make a joke about presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

The Tonight Show presenter showed a photo of a glittering gold building and claimed it was Mr Romney’s summer home.

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