Sahibee Anand to Lead Indian Diaspora Engagement in North East England  

The Voice of Chandigarh

Reflecting the growing global engagement of the Indian diaspora, Punjab-born community leader Sahibee Anand has been appointed as the North East England Regional Convenor of the Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party UK (OFBJP UK), a voluntary organisation focused on diaspora outreach, cultural engagement, and people-to-people connections.

Anand, who hails from Mohali, Punjab, brings extensive grassroots experience in public service and community organisation. In his new role, he will work to strengthen coordination, civic awareness, and structured engagement among the Indian diaspora in North East England, a region witnessing steady growth in its Indian-origin population.

The appointment was announced by Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, President of OFBJP UK, as part of the organisation’s efforts to empower regional leadership and deepen engagement among overseas Indians in the United Kingdom. OFBJP UK functions as a voluntary diaspora platform and does not participate in electoral politics in the UK.

Before relocating to the UK, Anand served as an elected Municipal Corporator in Mohali and later as a National Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), gaining significant experience in grassroots governance and organisational work.

Announcing the appointment, Shekhawat said Anand’s background makes him well suited for diaspora engagement, noting that leaders with grassroots experience bring valuable perspective to overseas community work.

Responding to his appointment, Anand said his focus would be on inclusive engagement, promoting dialogue, and strengthening people-to-people ties between India and the United Kingdom.

The appointment is being seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen overseas Indian networks and reinforce cultural and social connections globally.