Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Punjab Police extra director normal Gurinder Singh Dhillon made a major transfer on Tuesday by becoming a member of the Congress get together within the presence of senior get together figures in Delhi. Dhillon, who just lately retired voluntarily from the Punjab Police, joined the Congress along with his spouse. He was welcomed into the get together fold by Devendra Yadav, the AICC’s Punjab in-charge.
Dhillon, an IPS officer from the 1997 batch, commenced his profession because the deputy superintendent of police in Jalandhar. Throughout his service, he held various roles in intelligence, anti-drug particular activity forces, the bureau of investigation, and different departments. Hailing from Mulianwal village in Gurdaspur district, Dhillon at the moment resides in Patiala.
What did Dhillon say after becoming a member of Congress?
Dhillon mentioned, “I have served my state for about two decades as a police officer. Today, I am here with the blessings of Rahul Gandhi ji.”
“I met him during my two significant duties — the Punjab leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra and when Rahul Gandhi ji visited the Golden Temple for ‘seva (service)’,” he added.
Dhillon additionally expressed his gratitude to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leaders KC Venugopal, Yadav and different All India Congress Committee (AICC) members. “I am thankful to the Congress members in Punjab who have warmly welcomed me. I will perform my duties towards the party in a dedicated manner,” he additionally mentioned.
Likely to contest Lok Sabha polls
As per the media reviews, Congress might discipline Dhillon from the Ferozepur Lok Sabha constituency. The get together has introduced candidates for 12 of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. It is but to call its nominee from the Ferozepur constituency.
Punjab goes to polls on June 1 and outcomes shall be out on June 4.
(With PTI inputs)
