Punjabi Candidates Set for Electoral Contests in Surrey’s B.C. Ridings

An interesting contest is expected between the BC Conservatives and the BC NDP in several Surrey ridings ahead of British Columbia’s October 24 provincial election. Both major parties have fielded prominent candidates from the Punjabi community.

In Surrey-Fleetwood, former minister Jagrup Brar is running for the BC NDP against BC Conservative candidate Gary Purewal.

In Surrey-Serpentine River, Conservative candidate Jessie Sahota will face BC NDP candidate Sikander Kang, a physiotherapist by profession.

In Surrey-Newton, BC NDP candidate Jessie Sunner is contesting against Conservative candidate Dr. Harj Dhalaiwal.

In Surrey North, Mandeep Dhaliwal will compete against BC NDP candidate Sahib Thind.

Meanwhile, Jinny Sims is running for the BC NDP in Surrey-Panorama.