In Punjab, there is one teacher for every 24 students, and on average, 9 teachers teach in each school, with the average number of students per school being around 222. (Figures as per Government of India.)
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In your opinion, can this teacher-to-student ratio be considered sufficient to improve the quality of education?
Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria’s political journey reflects persistence turning into dominance, from early defeats in Raja Sansi to winning the seat for four consecutive terms starting from 2007 and building a strong, reliable base in the region. A senior leader of Indian National Congress, he has also held key organisational roles and remained an important face in Majha politics. Yet, despite consistent electoral success, his presence in top state-level leadership conversations often seems limited. As Punjab heads towards 2027, the sharper question is: Can Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria convert his strong winning streak into a bigger leadership role at the state level, or will his influence remain largely confined to Raja Sansi and regional politics ?
सुखबिंदर सिंह सरकारीया ने राजा सांसी से 2007 से लगातार चार बार जीत दर्ज करते हुए एक मजबूत और भरोसेमंद आधार बनाया है। भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता के रूप में, उन्होंने संगठनात्मक स्तर पर भी अहम भूमिकाएं निभाई हैं और माझा क्षेत्र में एक महत्वपूर्ण चेहरा बने हुए हैं। इसके बावजूद, लगातार जीत के बाद भी उनकी मौजूदगी राज्य स्तर के शीर्ष नेतृत्व की चर्चाओं में सीमित नजर आती है। जैसे-जैसे पंजाब 2027 की ओर बढ़ रहा है, सवाल यह है: क्या सुखबिंदर सिंह सरकारीया अपनी लगातार जीत को राज्य स्तर के बड़े नेतृत्व में बदल पाएंगे, या उनका प्रभाव राजा सांसी और क्षेत्रीय राजनीति तक ही सीमित रहेगा ?
Pargat Singh has had a unique political journey, moving from being an international hockey player and Olympian to becoming a prominent face in Punjab politics. He has won from Jalandhar Cantt and served as a minister, and is known for taking clear and outspoken positions on key issues, often questioning his own party as well. With his clean image and direct style, he has built a reputation as a vocal and active leader. However, in a political space driven by strong ground networks and mass mobilisation, the question is whether that voice can translate into a larger leadership role. As Punjab politics evolves, could Pargat Singh position himself for roles like Leader of Opposition in the future, or does his influence remain limited despite his strong voice ?
