Punjabi Cultural Council and World Gatka Federation Congratulate Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi on UK Parliament Election Victory
Punjabi Cultural Council, World Gatka Federation Congratulate Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi for winning parliament election in UK
Chandigarh, July 5, 2024 – The Punjabi Cultural Council (PCC) and the World Gatka Federation (WGF) have extended warm congratulations to Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi and Preet Kaur Gill on their resounding re-elections in the recent UK general elections. The Labour Party’s landslide victory on Friday has secured significant representation in the UK House of Commons.
Harjeet Singh Grewal, Chairman of the Punjabi Cultural Council and a state award winner, expressed immense pride in the Sikh community’s historic achievement in these elections. He announced that ten Sikh members, including five women and five men representing the Labour Party, had won seats in Parliament.
Notably, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi from Slough and Preet Kaur Gill from Birmingham Edgbaston have been re-elected for the second time, continuing their dedicated advocacy for Sikhs and broader community issues in the UK Parliament.
Additionally, eight newly-elected Sikh MPs are entering parliament for the first time, marking a significant milestone for our community.
Meanwhile, Baljit Singh, General Secretary of the World Gatka Federation, has conveyed heartfelt thanks to the British voters and supporters for placing their trust in Sikh leaders who champion change, unity, and progress in Britain.
In this message the PCC and WGF have commended the dedication and hard work of all the newly-elected MPs and anticipated their continued efforts in representing and advocating for the Sikh community and broader societal issues. They wished them great success in their ongoing service to the people of the UK and the Punjabi community.
