By IANS,
New Delhi: A British minister is to attend a Punjabi wedding in Chandigarh, seemingly to woo voters in his constituency.
Business, Innovation and Skills Minister Pat McFadden is looking forward to Monday’s marriage of his friend’s son.
With many voters back home having roots in Punjab, he would like to see a Punjabi wedding in its real setting.
“I am too excited. Waiting for the wedding to enjoy the experience,” McFadden, now in India on an official tour, told IANS on the sidelines of a science event here.
Over 10 percent of the voters in his constituency, Wolverhampton South Eastback, are from the Punjabi community.
“You know, I am going to enjoy a lot. There have been so many invitations but this is the first time I am attending it,” he said, not ruling out the possibility of shaking a leg during the wedding.
“Let’s see. I am waiting for it. I know they celebrate a wedding in grand ways. Thus, it will be fun. I am attending the marriage of the son of one of my Punjabi friends living outside my constituency,” he said.
The marriage will take place in a hotel in Chandigarh, and the minister is eager to make new friends.
With most of his voters being Punjabis, Mc Fadden has attended Indian weddings in Britain. But this one is up his agenda as it will be a “unique experience” in the land of Punjabis.
While in Punjab, McFadden will also visit the new Indian Institute of Technology-Ropar, which is getting support from some British educational institutions.
“I want to see the growth of the new IIT. How it is rising,” he said.