Punjab E News: The Achievers Group formally filed nominations for the upcoming Jullundur Gymkhana Club elections on Saturday, with all four candidates and the group’s executive members present at the club. The nomination process was attended by members of the media, while genuine interest and excitement around the upcoming elections were visible among Gymkhana members. A majority of the members who spoke to the True Scoop team on the ground expressed their support for the Achievers Group candidates.
The Achievers Group candidates contesting for various posts include Amit Kukreja for Secretary, Dheeraj Seth for Junior Vice President, Harpreet Singh “Goldy” for Joint Secretary, and Saurabh Khullar for Treasurer. The group’s Executive Members — Nitin Behl, Mohinder Singh, Shalini Kalra, Rajeev Bansal, Atul Talwar, Vinnie Dhawan, M B Bali, Jubin Shangari and Rishu Jhanji — were also present during the nomination filing.
The Achievers Group candidates also shared their vision for the club, with Treasurer candidate Saurabh Khullar emphasising the importance of greater transparency and accountability in financial management. Joint Secretary candidate Harpreet Singh “Goldy” said he wants the Gymkhana Club to become a “second home” for youngsters as well, with more opportunities and activities that encourage the younger generation to engage with the club. Meanwhile, Executive Member Nitin Behl expressed confidence in the entire Achievers Group panel, saying that the group stands firmly behind all its candidates and wishing them “all the very best” for the upcoming elections.
Speaking about their vision, the candidates said they were motivated and focused on making the Gymkhana Club an even better place for its members. They emphasised the need to create an environment where more families feel encouraged to spend time at the club and where youngsters have more opportunities to participate in sports, activities and other engagements.
The candidates also highlighted their focus on bringing more vibrancy to the club and making it a welcoming space for people across generations, with the aim of strengthening the club’s position as one of the city’s key social and sporting institutions.
The event saw a visible sense of anticipation among club members ahead of the elections. Speaking to the True Scoop team on the ground, members shared their personal experiences and emotions about the Gymkhana Club, with some describing it as their “second home” and highlighting the emotional connection they have developed with the institution over the years. Several members also openly expressed their support for the Achievers Group and its candidates.
The nomination filing ceremony of the Achievers Group witnessed the presence of several prominent members and well-known personalities from Jalandhar, who came forward to express their support for the group and its candidates. Among those present were Mandeep Gujral, Sanjeev Sharma, Harinder Nanda, Rupinder Nanda, Ramesh Sharma, Aditya Sharma, Sumit Sharma, Vikram Dhiman, Aman Khanna, Parika Khanna, Dhruv Bhandari, Karan Ratti, Nikhil Gupta, Neekita, Abhinav, Sumit Ralhan, Nakul Kapoor, Mrs. Parminder Kaur Channi (Chairperson, CT Group), Harpreet Singh (Vice Chairman, CT Group), Mrs. Dhiman, Mrs. Mahajan, Advocate Jaideep Singh (MD, The Grand Jalsa Hotel & Resort), Gurmeet Singh Makkar, Surinder Arora, Amarjit Singh Ahuja, Amarjit Singh, Vivek Vij, Rajesh Vij, Suman Suri, Jasbir Singh Bittu, Harsh Kalra, Nirmal Chandal, Sanjay Mehandiratta, Rajesh Mehandiratta, Sanjay Mohindru, Chander Mohindru, Parmod Sehgal, Sanjay Khanna, Deshdeep Ralhan, Suneet Aggarwal, Subash Sharma, Kapil Malhotra, Rohit Khosla, Monik Sehgal, Ankush Narang, Sumit Julka, Abhinn Dewan, Atul Chawla, Monu Puri, Arjun Behl, Karan Kohli, Salil Gupta, Prabhpal Singh Pannu, Satish Thakur, Pappu Kamboj, Tarun Sikka, Raju Virk, Happy Neelkanth, Raju Malhotra, Ashwani Seth Bagga, Rajnish Chugh, Honey Kapoor, Ashok Seth, Ashok Malhotra, Amrik Singh Ghai, Tarun Sharma, Aman Beri, Raju Magoo, Raj Kumar Magoo, Rajan Mago, Daddy Syal, Raghav Seth, Nitin Malhotra, Kanav Nanda, Arun Seth, Gourav Khanna, Happy Chopra, Vishal Sekhri, Ricky Chadda, Raman Arora, Advocate Sumandeep Singh Dhaliwal, Raja Bhala, Sunny Chaudhry, Varun Khanna, Kanav Mahendru, Anjali Chaudhry, Vijay Khullar, Surindar Khullar, Varinder Khullar, Nimit Soni, Jaskaran Singh, Anil Behl, Sachin Madan, Sachin Manik, Sanjay Chopra, Pripal Singh Pali, Binny Juneja, Joy Malik, Satbir Bhatia, Bhupinder Singh, Pinky, Kushal Sharma, Ramneek Nagpal, Davinder Singh Sapra, Rajeev Sharda, Shilpa Jhanji, Rajneesh Sharma, Karan Bajaj, Gurvinder Jolly, Rohit Mahajan, Dr. Pawen Gupta, Dr. Jaswinder, Mohit Jhanji, Kunal Jhanji, Saket Malhotra, Nishant Sehgal, Sourav Bharti, Bittu Chik Chik, Abhishek Gupta, Amit Anand, Happy Monga, Dinesh Malhotra, Gaurav Aggarwal, Shantu Sodhi, Rafi Ohri, Advocate PP Singh, Muneesh Chopra, Rajesh Mahajan, Winder Kakkar, Varun Seth, Beauty Sharma, Ajay Malhotra, Vishal Khanna, Arvind Abrol, S.K. Kukreja, Gaurav Kukreja, Rishabh Abrol, Harpreet Walia, Manmohan Singh, Shobhit Seth, Anoop Sareen, and UC Saroya.
Their presence and expressions of support added to the enthusiasm surrounding the upcoming Jullundur Gymkhana Club elections, with the gathering reflecting the support being extended to the Achievers Group and its candidates. The event brought together members and prominent personalities who expressed their confidence in the group’s vision and its approach towards the future of the club.
For many members, the Jullundur Gymkhana Club represents more than just a sporting and social club. Established in 1958, the club has become an important institution in Jalandhar’s social and sporting life and is regarded by its members as a matter of pride for the city.
With the nomination process now underway, attention will turn towards the upcoming election campaign, the competing panels and the issues that matter most to Gymkhana members. The enthusiasm visible on the ground indicates that the upcoming election is set to generate significant interest within the club community.
