DALVIR SINGH GOLDY (CONG), 35 DHURI

He had his first taste of politics when he was studying in SD College at Chandigarh. It’s been a long journey from Panjab University to the Vidhan Sabha for this fiery student leader. Born into an ordinary middleclass family with no roots in politics, he banked on Aashirwad, his NGO, to do what he liked most: social work. His name in the first list of Congress candidates was his first reward, the second was the poll victory.

SECRET SAUCE

Sheer hard work. He managed to get votes because of his social work, which included an alternative road to beat the hefty toll fee from Dhuri to Sangrur, a bus shelter at Dhuri, sewerage system at Dugni village, and repair of defective RO systems in villages. He accomplished all this by mobilising the locals.

LOOKING AHEAD

Goldy says it’s vital to harness the energy and idealism of the Punjabi youth. “Dhuri has so many unemployed engineers and educated youth. I want to help them set up agri-related ventures.” He also plans to upgrade the civil hospital with a modern diagnostic lab. And he will crack the whip on government schools to ensure they deliver.

BY THE WAY

Loves holidaying in Gulmarg with wife Simrat, his partner in life and politics.

We must harness the energy and idealism of youngsters