Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed Rantej Singh Powar, the great-grandson of revered Shiromani Akali Dal leader Giani Shankar Singh and grandson of Bir Singh, to the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday.
Mann said Powar’s entry would strengthen AAP’s organisational presence in the Doaba region. He noted that Powar’s family legacy of public service aligns with the party’s values and that his involvement would help the party build a stronger grassroots network.
The chief minister emphasized the need for young, energetic, and committed individuals to enter politics for public service rather than personal gain. He highlighted that the AAP government’s focus on ordinary citizens, transparent governance and pro‑people policies has sparked a new political culture in Punjab, encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to join the movement.
Powar thanked Mann and the AAP leadership for the warm welcome. He pledged to work wholeheartedly for the welfare of the Doaba region, particularly the Jalandhar Cantonment, and to contribute to the party’s growth at the grassroots level.
