Vinod Dhatterwal Elected President of Punjab and Haryana High Court Employees Association
In a decisive electoral outcome, Vinod Dhatterwal has been elected as the President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Employees Welfare Association. The elections, conducted on February 13, 2026, saw Dhatterwal contesting as part of Team Rising Sun and securing victory by a substantial margin of 700 votes.
Clean Sweep by Team Rising Sun
The elections witnessed a remarkable clean sweep by Team Rising Sun, which triumphed in all eight executive posts. The opposition panel, Team Cycle and Rose, was defeated by margins ranging from 461 to 700 votes, highlighting the overwhelming support for the winning team.
The newly elected office-bearers include:
- Harpreet Singh as Vice-President
- Sanjeev Verma as General Secretary
- Harpreet S. Kang as Secretary
- Neeraj Rathee as Joint Secretary
- Budhi Nath as Social Secretary
- Ritu Gupta as Sports Secretary
- Gursharan Singh Gill as Cashier
Detailed Vote Margins
According to the declared results, the vote margins for the elected officials are as follows:
- Harpreet Singh won by 502 votes
- Sanjeev Verma secured victory by 461 votes
- Harpreet S. Kang triumphed by 540 votes
- Neeraj Rathee was elected by 577 votes
- Budhi Nath won by 547 votes
- Ritu Gupta secured her position by 506 votes
- Gursharan Singh Gill was elected by 528 votes
Reaction from the President-Elect
Reacting to the election outcome, President-elect Vinod Dhatterwal expressed his gratitude to the employees for their unwavering support. He emphasized that the newly elected team is committed to working diligently towards the welfare and interests of all High Court employees, promising a focus on their needs and concerns.
This election marks a significant moment for the association, with Team Rising Sun's comprehensive victory setting the stage for new initiatives and enhanced employee welfare programs in the coming term.
