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[Photograph of Patty Sahota addressing the audience at the Ghadri Babe Mela in Surrey]
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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2000-08-07
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Photograph of Patty Sahota addressing the audience at the Ghadri Babe Mela organised by Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada) in Bear Creek, Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Patty Sahota is a former Canadian politician who served as the Minister of State for Resort Development in British Columbia from 2005. She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2001, representing Burnaby-Edmonds. During her tenure, she played a key role in securing the 2009 World Police and Fire Games for Burnaby and contributed to various legislative committees on Aboriginal affairs, finance, health, and policing. Before politics, she worked in the forestry industry and commercial real estate. Sahota holds a BA in political science from the University of Victoria and has been actively involved with the B.C. Liberal Party. Born in India, she grew up in Merritt, B.C.
Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da is an annual cultural and commemorative event held in both Punjab, India, and Surrey, Canada, to honor the legacy of the Ghadar Party and the Punjabi revolutionaries who contributed to India's struggle for independence. The event highlights the historical significance of the Ghadar movement through educational talks, literature, and cultural performances that reflect the spirit of resistance, justice, and community pride. The mela serves as a platform to inform and engage the public—especially younger generations—about the sacrifices of Ghadri Babey (revolutionary elders), the global scope of the movement, and its roots in Punjab. It also emphasizes Punjabi language, culture, and political awareness, encouraging ongoing dialogue about identity, activism, and heritage in the diaspora.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation is a cultural organization dedicated to promoting Punjabi literature, history, and heritage. Named after renowned Punjabi poet Professor Mohan Singh, the foundation operates in both Punjab (India) and Canada, organizing events such as poetry festivals and historical commemorations. It aims to preserve the legacy of Punjabi thinkers and revolutionaries while engaging communities, especially youth, in cultural and educational initiatives.
Patty Sahota is a former Canadian politician who served as the Minister of State for Resort Development in British Columbia from 2005. She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2001, representing Burnaby-Edmonds. During her tenure, she played a key role in securing the 2009 World Police and Fire Games for Burnaby and contributed to various legislative committees on Aboriginal affairs, finance, health, and policing. Before politics, she worked in the forestry industry and commercial real estate. Sahota holds a BA in political science from the University of Victoria and has been actively involved with the B.C. Liberal Party. Born in India, she grew up in Merritt, B.C.
Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da is an annual cultural and commemorative event held in both Punjab, India, and Surrey, Canada, to honor the legacy of the Ghadar Party and the Punjabi revolutionaries who contributed to India's struggle for independence. The event highlights the historical significance of the Ghadar movement through educational talks, literature, and cultural performances that reflect the spirit of resistance, justice, and community pride. The mela serves as a platform to inform and engage the public—especially younger generations—about the sacrifices of Ghadri Babey (revolutionary elders), the global scope of the movement, and its roots in Punjab. It also emphasizes Punjabi language, culture, and political awareness, encouraging ongoing dialogue about identity, activism, and heritage in the diaspora.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation is a cultural organization dedicated to promoting Punjabi literature, history, and heritage. Named after renowned Punjabi poet Professor Mohan Singh, the foundation operates in both Punjab (India) and Canada, organizing events such as poetry festivals and historical commemorations. It aims to preserve the legacy of Punjabi thinkers and revolutionaries while engaging communities, especially youth, in cultural and educational initiatives.
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https://www.leg.bc.ca/members/37th-Parliament/Sahota-Patty
https://www.profmohansinghmemorialfoundation.ca/
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