Quick Info
| Profession | Engineer, Human Rights Defender |
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| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Navkiran Kaur Khalra
11/07/2026
Navkiran Kaur Khalra was interviewed about the renewed attention on Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life and legacy, including discussion of the Satluj controversy and custodial abuse in Punjab. She described how her father’s work continues to resonate and why his case still matters to Sikh human rights advocacy.
18/09/2025
Navkiran Kaur Khalra spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing focused on her father Jaswant Singh Khalra’s legacy and the issue of transnational repression affecting the Sikh community. The event highlighted ongoing concerns about intimidation and surveillance across borders, framing her family’s story within a wider human rights context.
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Bio/Wiki
| Navkiran Kaur Khalra is a human rights defender known for advocating for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.[1] | |
| She is the daughter of Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.[1][5] | |
| She has also spoken publicly about Sikh rights and her father's legacy.[3][5] | |
| She is an Electrical Engineer by profession and has spoken publicly about Sikh rights and her father's legacy[2][4]. | |
| Navkiran migrated to the United States approximately 10–13 years ago for graduate school[2][4]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) (formerly Punjab Technical University (PTU)), Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
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| California State University, Fresno (also called Fresno State) California, US |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/2018 |
Family
| Father | Jaswant Singh Khalra (deceased) |
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| Mother | Paramjit Kaur (politician, human rights activist) |
| Siblings | Janmeet Singh |
| Spouse | Dalbir Singh |
| Children | She has a son. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Navkiran Kaur Khalra is renowned for advocating for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. | |
| 2. She is the daughter of Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. | |
| 3. Her family comes from Khalra village in Punjab. | |
| 4. Navkiran's mother worked at Bhai Gurdas Library at Guru Nanak University, while her father was a bank director. | |
| 5. Following key events in Sikh history, Navkiran's father became a human rights advocate. | |
| 6. Navkiran, alongside her mother and brother, continues Jaswant Singh's work through the Khalra Mission Organization. | |
| 7. She is a vocal advocate for Sikh rights. | |
| 8. The City Council of Fresno honored Jaswant Singh Khalra by renaming Victoria Park after him in 2017. | |
| 9. Navkiran actively supports the Khalistan movement. | |
| 10. She used Twitter to express support for the assassination of CM Beant Singh and credited Dilawar Singh Babbar for ending the Sikh massacre in Punjab. | |
| 11. Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh will play Jaswant Singh Khalra in a biopic announced in 2022. | |
| 12. Navkiran migrated to the United States approximately 13 years ago for graduate school. | |
| 13. She has collaborated with various human rights organizations to research and document human rights abuses in Punjab. |
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