<h4>Political Representation</h4>
<span data-contrast="auto">Diaspora communities lacked political representation in their new countries of residence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">This made it difficult for them to advocate for their rights and address their concerns, such as discrimination and unfair treatment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">Maharaja Ranjit Singh tried to address this issue by establishing diplomatic relations with foreign governments and advocating for the rights of Sikh migrants. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">He also appointed Sikh representatives to his court to represent the interests of the diaspora.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>