Sarkaria to be chief parliamentary secy with Punjab CM

The Capt Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government on Friday appointed Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria as the chief parliamentary secretary.

Senior Congress leader and three-time MLA from Rajasansi segment, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria will be appointed as chief parliamentary secretary attached with chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh in the new government of Punjab.

Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria (HT File)

Talking to HT over phone, Sarkaria said, “I have been informed about this telephonically and the oath-taking will take place on Monday.”

Expressing happiness over the development, Sarkaria said, “Whatever the government thought for me, I appreciate that. I will do my best.”