Jamshedpur: As Jamshedpur prepares for the upcoming civic body elections, political activity has begun to intensify across the city, with particular attention on the Jugsalai Municipal Council. Amid discussions on potential candidates and leadership, the name of Balbir Kaur has emerged prominently as a candidate for chairperson of the civic body, drawing interest from both political circles and residents.
Balbir Kaur is widely known for her long association with public service, having worked actively alongside her husband, Sardar Shailendra Singh, for over four decades. Sardar Shailendra Singh is regarded as a popular social worker in Jamshedpur and a respected figure who has consistently stood with people from all communities and religions in their times of joy and sorrow. He is also considered the patriarch of the Sikh community in Jharkhand, with deep-rooted influence in Jugsalai and adjoining areas.
With a strong background in social engagement, Balbir Kaur is seen as someone who understands grassroots issues and community needs. Observers believe that her potential candidature would directly benefit from the extensive public service work carried out by her husband in Jugsalai over the past 40 years, which has earned widespread goodwill among residents.
Balbir Kaur also comes from a family with a notable public and political legacy. Her maternal uncle, the late Gyan Singh Sohan Pal, served as a Congress MLA from Kharagpur for an uninterrupted period of 25 years, while she is the niece of Dr Kirpal Singh Sidhu, a well-known social worker in Jamshedpur who is often described as a messiah of the poor.
Fluent in Hindi, Bengali, English and Punjabi, Balbir Kaur is considered well-equipped to connect with Jugsalai’s diverse population. As the civic bodies election draws closer, her name is expected to remain at the centre of discussions, particularly in Jugsalai, where voters are keenly watching developments and weighing leadership options for the next municipal council.
