Dr. Ashok Mittal, Chancellor of Lovely Professional University to take an Oath as the New Rajya Sabha Member at New Delhi on Monday

Jalandhar, May 1, 2022: The recently elected Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Dr. Ashok Mittal, the Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU) will be taking an oath on May 2, 2022 at 11:00am. The oath swearing ceremony will be administered in the Parliament by Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu.

Ahead of this prestigious ceremony, seeking almighty’s blessings, he visited Durgiana Mandir and the Golden Temple with his family today. With a vision to work towards the betterment of Punjab and improve the education scenario, his journey from being the Chancellor of one of India’s most prestigious universities, to a member of parliament, speaks volumes of persistent work, tenacious spirit, and clear understanding of dedication to his principles and aims.

On Sunday, he also seeked blessings from his late parents by visiting their memorial (samadhi) in the Lovely Professional University. Tomorrow, before taking oath Dr. Mittal will also seek blessings at Gurudwara Shri Bangla Sahib and Hanuman Mandir at Delhi.

At the oath ceremony he will be accompanied by his wife, son, and his brother and Lovely Group Chairman Mr. Ramesh Mittal.

Delighted with the opportunity endowed upon him, Ashok Mittal, Chancellor, Lovely Professional University and Member of Parliament, said, “It’s an honor to be conferred upon the responsibilities at the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. I will strive to fulfill the duties entrusted to me to the best of my abilities, and  will make every possible effort towards progress and development of my people.”

The oath ceremony will be held on Monday May 2, 2022 at 11:00 am and will be telecasted live on the DD SANSAD TV (Rajya Sabha Channel) and Sansad TV.