Jalandhar: Baljit Kaur, 31, M.Com. and deputy branch manager in a private bank, is the new sarpanch of Sidhupur village in Lohian. For her, being a sarpanch is not about flaunting the position but working with everyone. “I was never interested in politics, but my husband was. He encouraged me to contest for the post,” said Baljit, a mother of a five-year-old child. “I believe in unity and want the support of the entire village,” she said. “My father is a retired government employee and no member of my family was in politics. But, there is an inclination towards politics here. I am happy and will do everything for my village,” she added. MP’s brother Manjhi Sarpanch Hoshiarpur: Dr Jatinder, brother of MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal, won the sarpanch election in Manjhi village. Villagers burst crackers and distributed laddus to express their happiness. The MP expressed hope that Dr. Jatinder’s victory will lead to development of the village. Hoshiarpur: Villagers congratulated Kiranjit Singh Malhi on becoming the Sarpanch of village Bassi Kikaran. Kiranjit Singh got 317 votes out of 337. Malhi, who has been a member of the Zila Parishad, said that he will work hard for the development of the village and to maintain mutual brotherhood.
Jalandhar: Renovating the school is the priority of the young woman Sarpanch
