DW BUREAU / Chandigarh In a major development in Punjab politics just before the assembly elections, a grouping of the Hindu community has been announced in the presence of PPCC president Navjot S Sidhu. The organisation of Hindus has been named Sanyukt Hindu Mahasabha, Punjab, who is chairman is Ashwani Sekhri, a senior Punjab congress leader who has been a cabinet minister of Punjab and also MLA of Batala three times. A meeting under the aegis of Sanyukta Hindu Mahasabha with prominent leaders of different Hindu organisations was held as part of a 'Diwali Milan' programme at Punjab Bhawan here. PPCC President Navjot Singh Sidhu was also present at the function. Later Sidhu and Sekhri held a press conference. Ashwani Sekhri said: "Sanyukt Hindu Mahasabha is a non-political organization. The idea behind this initiative is to create a platform for Punjab's Hindu community so that their voice is heard. Their issues should be taken to the government." Sekhri added, "CM Channi is surrounded by the same coterie which used to be around Capt Amarinder Singh as a result Punjab is being neglected. Our aim is to break the coterie's ring around the CM." Appreciating the formation of Sanyukt Hindu Mahasabha, Punjab, Sidhu said that he will take the voice of all Hindus to the government and that he will work towards maintaining unity of all religions at any cost. All divisive forces will be shunned, he added. Sidhu attacked the government & said that hollow promises which are not supported by facts and truth will not help the Congress party and if those in power try to mislead people through falsehoods no one will stand by the party. (editor@dailyworld.in)