Milpitas, California, USA: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has congratulated the 15 Punjabi-origin candidates elected in British Columbia’s provincial election, describing their success as a proud moment for the Punjabi diaspora and an encouraging sign of the community’s growing participation in Canadian public life.
Satnam Singh Chahal, Executive Director of NAPA, extended congratulations to all the successful candidates and acknowledged the dedication, hard work and public service that brought them electoral success.
According to preliminary election results reported on October 25–26, 2026, 15 Punjabi-origin candidates won seats in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly. Twelve were elected as Conservatives and three as members of the New Democratic Party (NDP). The Conservatives secured a projected majority, winning 64 of the Assembly’s 93 seats, while the NDP won 27 and the Green Party two. Final counting remains pending.
Chahal said the achievement reflected the growing contribution of Punjabi Canadians to the political, economic and social life of Canada. He said the elected representatives now had an important responsibility to serve all their constituents fairly, regardless of their ethnic background, religion or political affiliation.
He also emphasized that political representation should translate into meaningful public service, with attention to employment, education, healthcare, public safety, small businesses and the welfare of immigrant communities.
NAPA expressed hope that the newly elected representatives would strengthen community relations, promote mutual respect and help address the concerns of Punjabi-speaking residents and other immigrant communities across British Columbia.
Chahal said the success of Punjabi-origin candidates should inspire younger generations to participate actively in democratic institutions and public service while remaining connected to their cultural heritage.
The North American Punjabi Association reiterated its commitment to promoting the interests of Punjabis in North America and encouraging constructive engagement between diaspora communities and elected representatives.