Actor Sonu Sood's sister Malvika joins Congress ahead of Punjab polls

Ahead of Punjab Assembly polls 2022, Malvika Sood, sister of actor Sonu Sood, joined Congress in Punjab's Moga on Monday.

Malvika Sood joined the party in the presence of Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.

Addressing a press conference after Malvika Sood joined the party, Chief Minister Channi said, "It's a fortunate thing that a person from such a good family is coming to our party."

"Sonu Sood is known all over the world for his humanity and kindness and today a member from that family is joining us. She is an educated woman," Sidhu said.

Sidhu described her joining the party as a "game-changer" ahead of state assembly polls which have been scheduled to take place in a single phase on February 14. The counting of votes will take place on March 14.