UK Punjab NRI MLA & Candian NRI Politicians hold conference in Chandigarh
Justice For NRIs: The Real NRI Conference

Chandigarh, Dec. 22, 2008
Gurmit Singh
Taruna Jindal/London

Can one really expect a government sponsored or associated NRI samellan to be representative?

Why is it that previous NRI conferences have been sweet talking shops and colorful photo opportunities?

Have you ever heard words critical of government action or the gut – wrenching pleas of an aggrieved NRI?

The reality is that the January 2008 samellan held in Jalandhar and Chandigarh was nothing more than a gloss over. That is why this conference is being held on 26 December 2008 at Chandigarh to allow visiting Legislators and NRIs the freedom and opportunity to express their views.

With more than 3 Lakh Punjabi’s living outside India we cannot simply ignore their views.

Ministers need to understand that NRIs do not just make great hosts overseas, they can also play substantial role in the development of Punjab.

This conference will highlight the issues that need to be addressed to make Punjab a more welcome destination for Punjabi NRIs.

Speeches will include:

1. Mr. Sukh Dhaliwal MP, Newton North Delta, B.C Canada.
2. Dr. Kuldip S. Kular MPP, Bramalea Gore Malton, Ontario, Canada.
3. Mr. Vic Dhillon MPP, Brampton West, Ontario, Canada.

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UK NRI Jasbir Singh Khangura (Jassi), 44, who has sacrifice his British citizenship to return to his Punjab roots and has decided to try his luck in the field of politics

Oxford-educated hotelier Jasbir Singh Khangura approved that only NRIs can change the system if they continue. Qila Raipur was always belong to Akali Dal. No Congress candidate ever won this seat.

In this constituency, people are very educated and this time they felt that only NRI can bring some changes and voted to Jasbir Singh Khangura as Congress candidate

A willingness to ignore ethical norms may be necessary for success in politics; but it's not in the blood of NRIs. One problem is always there, the people of the India have always loved their corrupt politicians, as long as they deliver. That's the reality that someone like NRI has to face. NRI always say, "I just try to do the best I can, speak openly about what I believe in."

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