NRI Ramesh Singh Arora
Ramesh Arora Bio :-
Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, born on October 11, 1974, in Nankana Sahib, is the son of Mr. R.L. Arora. A proud graduate of the University of the Punjab, Lahore, he is a distinguished Entrepreneur and a prominent Sikh Leader hailing from Kartarpur, Narowal. Serving as a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, he secured re-election for the second consecutive term in 2020, representing one of the seats reserved for non-Muslims, which became vacant due to the passing of a Member.
In his initial tenure from 2013 to 2018, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora made history as the first Parliamentarian in the Punjab Assembly from the Sikh Community since the independence of Pakistan in 1947. His impactful contributions include serving as the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Commerce & Investment from 2014 to 2017 and later as the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Human Rights & Minorities Affairs in 2017-18.
A distinguished Human Rights Activist and Social Worker, Arora played a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of the Sikh Community in Pakistan. His efforts led to the passage of "The Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act 2018," making Pakistan the first country to enforce Sikh Marriages Registration Act. Arora's extensive involvement includes positions as a Member of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Govt. of Punjab, Member of the National Commission for Minorities (2011-13), and General Secretary of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (2009-13).
Arora represented Pakistan in the "Citizen Equal Rights Forums" during a three-week exchange visit to the USA in July 2011, sponsored by the United States State Department. His dedication and impactful contributions were recognized with the National Human Rights Award in 2016, presented by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Arora's commitment to continuous growth is evident in his recent participation in a leadership course at Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. His extensive international travels further highlight his dedication to fostering global understanding and collaboration.
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