Surrey, BC- Conservative candidate for Surrey-Newton, Tegjot Bal, has urged residents to join the “Blue Wave” to transform Surrey into a crime-free and dream city. Bal, who is running for office in one of Surrey’s heavily Punjabi-populated ridings, claims that despite electing an NDP candidate five times and sending them to Victoria as a minister, the community has received little in return. According to Bal, Surrey-Newton has lagged behind in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Furthermore, due to misguided government policies, the area has become a hub for crime and drug trade. He criticized the government’s policy of decriminalizing drugs, stating that it has left local streets unsafe due to the rise of drug users and dealers.
Originally from Shekhupura, a village on the border of Amritsar and Gurdaspur in Punjab, Tegjot Bal completed his early education in Batala, earned a degree in hotel management from Switzerland, and later completed a diploma in the corporate sector from London University. He moved to Canada in 2008, working initially as a manager at various stores, gaining valuable experience in the process. His perspective on Canadian life and laws shifted drastically when he was attacked by a drug-addicted customer while working at a liquor store. This incident made him realize the need for stricter laws to ensure the safety of ordinary citizens.
In an interview with SURREY NEWS Bal, a longtime Surrey-Newton resident, highlighted the concerning state of healthcare, education, and rising crime in the area. He blamed the NDP’s policies for the current condition of both the province and the city, calling on residents to unite against these issues by supporting the BC Conservatives. He criticized the lack of progress on the much-needed Surrey hospital, pointing out that while the government claims construction is underway, no building permits have been issued beyond basic land excavation. He also raised concerns about the city’s traffic problems, with constant gridlock on the roads and no adequate response to the demand for SkyTrain expansion in Surrey, as plans focus on extending it to Langley instead.
Bal concluded by calling on Surrey residents to embrace the “Blue Wave” of the BC Conservatives, stressing that he has no political family ties and no relatives in government. As a concerned resident, he is determined to work for the rights and interests of the people of Surrey. He urged voters to elect the BC Conservatives in order to make Surrey a crime-free, prosperous city that fulfills the dreams of its Punjabi community.
Advance voting for the provincial election will continue until Wednesday, Oct. 16. The final voting date is Saturday, Oct. 19.