In a significant organizational move, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the formation of the core committee for the party's industry and trade wing on Saturday. This announcement followed detailed discussions with the wing's president and party treasurer, N K Sharma, underscoring the party's focus on economic and business-related matters.
Strengthening the Industry and Trade Wing
The core committee has been carefully curated to include a diverse group of senior leaders with strong connections to Punjab's industrial and trade sectors. According to Sharma, who heads the trade and industry wing, this committee is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing the concerns of business communities and fostering economic growth in the region.
Key Members of the Committee
The newly formed core committee boasts a mix of experienced politicians, legal experts, and business professionals from various cities across Punjab. The members include:
- Advocate Harish Rai Handa, a former MLA
- Amit Kapur from Amritsar
- Kamal Chetli from Ludhiana
- RD Sharma from Ludhiana
- Rajinder Singh Marwaha from Amritsar
- Prem Kumar Arora from Mansa
- Ranjit Singh Khurana from Phagwara
- Gurmeet Singh Kular from Ludhiana
- Sanjeev Shourie from Barnala
- Sanjeev Talwar from Hoshiarpur
- Paramjit Singh Makkar from Ropar
- Harjeet Singh, a Chartered Accountant from Mohali
- Advocate Paramveer Singh Sunny
- Prem Valaicha
This diverse representation aims to ensure that the wing effectively engages with stakeholders from different industrial hubs and trade centers in Punjab.
Strategic Implications for SAD
The establishment of this core committee is seen as a strategic step by the Shiromani Akali Dal to bolster its outreach to the business community ahead of upcoming political engagements. By involving leaders with deep-rooted ties to industry and trade, the party seeks to strengthen its policy framework and address economic issues more comprehensively.
The move highlights SAD's ongoing efforts to reorganize and revitalize its various wings, with the industry and trade sector being a key focus area for future growth and collaboration.
