From Mohali to the UK: Sahibee Anand Named OFBJP UK regional convenor for North East England

Sahibee Anand said, “Having worked at the grassroots level in Mohali, my focus will be on inclusive engagement and strengthening people-to-people ties between India and the UK.”

Sahibee Anand with Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, President, OFBJP UK. (Express photo)Sahibee Anand with Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, President, OFBJP UK. (Express photo)
2 min readMohaliJan 9, 2026 12:01 PM IST First published on: Jan 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM IST

Mohali-born former municipal councillor Sahibee Anand has been appointed the North East England’s regional convenor of the Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party UK (OFBJP UK), reflecting the growing global engagement of the Indian diaspora. The appointment was announced by Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat, president, OFBJP UK, as part of strengthening regional leadership and grassroots outreach.

North East England has a rapidly growing Indian-origin population comprising professionals, students, and entrepreneurs. Anand was a former Mohali Municipal Corporation councillor and national executive member of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM).

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Shekhawat said, “Anand’s understanding of governance and community organisation will strengthen diaspora participation.”

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