The BC government has joined a number of municipalities in proclaiming May 23rd as Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in British Columbia. Raj Toor, who has been leading the charge in getting this recognition, was contacted by the BC government which sent him the official Komagata Maru proclamation signed by Lieutenant Governor and the Tourism and Culture Minister. “I would like to say thank you to the Honorable Premier and the Honourable Minister and the B.C. Government for recognizing the Komagata Maru passengers and proclaiming May 23rd as a Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in the Province of British Columbia on behalf of a request from the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society," Toor said.