Actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood on Monday joined the Congress in poll bound Punjab. Malvika, joined by his brother Sonu, was welcomed into the party by its state unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
Sidhu described the development as a "game-changer" ahead of the February 14 assembly polls.
"It is very rare that a party chief and the chief minister both have gone to someone's home to grant the honour, and she deserves it," Sidhu said.
The joining in was held at the Sood residence in Punjab's Moga district and the actor had last year in November said that his sister would join politics.
Asked if Malvika Sood will fight the election from the Moga assembly constituency, Channi indicated that she would be the party's choice.
"It is a matter of great happiness for us that a young woman who has earned a name for herself by running an NGO and dedicated herself to the people's service is joining our party," Sidhu said while welcoming her into the Congress.
Joining of Ms Malvika Sood in Congress party assisted by his brother @SonuSood, an exemplary social worker will inspire millions in social service!#SonuSoodWithCongress pic.twitter.com/OpppxK5Igg
— Punjab Youth Congress (@IYCPunjab) January 10, 2022
Sonu Sood, who hails from Moga, had earlier also said that his sister has done a lot of "amazing" work in the past.
The actor is known for his humanitarian works, both Sidhu and Channi said while talking to reporters.
Referring to Malvika Sood's joining the Congress, Sidhu said, "In the cricketing world, it is called a game-changer."
"She is an young and educated woman, and her education as software engineer will help her in her life ahead," Sidhu said.
Speaking on the occasion, Malvika Sood said she has taken the political plunge to dedicate herself to serve the people.
