CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister  Parkash Singh Badal Monday greeted Justice Anoop Singh Chowdary for his elevation as High Court Judge in Uganda.

In a congratulatory message, Badal said that it was a great honour and elation for Punjabis that a Sikh had been sworn in as a Judge of High Court for the first time in any East African Country.

Meanwhile, Badal also congratulated  Karpal Singh and his son Gobind Singh Deo for being elected as members of the Parliament of Malaysia and said, “It is a matter of great pride and honour for each one of us back at home in Punjab".

Badal said that the Punjabis were known for their unique qualities of hard work, entrepreneurship and adaptability all over the world.

"Wherever they go, they contribute immensely for the development & prosperity of the place of their adoption, besides carving out a niche for themselves due to sheer sincerity, devotion and zeal" said Badal.