Punjab Newsline | Jalandhar
Two Punjabi-origin leaders have achieved significant milestones in the United Kingdom, bringing pride to their hometown Jalandhar.
Preet Kaur Gill, who hails from Jalandhar, has been appointed as Junior Health Minister in the UK government. The appointment comes after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer carried out a recent reshuffle in his cabinet. Gill was given her new responsibility on May 12, marking another important step in her political career in British national politics.
In another historic development, Kulwinder Singh Johal, born in Phillaur, Jalandhar, has become the first turbaned Lord Mayor of Leicester. He took oath just a day ago and was formally handed the Chain of Office during an official ceremony held at Leicester Town Hall, marking a symbolic and proud moment for the Sikh community in the UK.
Both appointments are being seen as a strong representation of the Punjabi diaspora in British public life, highlighting their growing influence in politics and civic leadership.
