Laljit Singh Bhullar

Politician

Indian Patti, Tarn Taran, Punjab, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/09/1981
Age44 years
BirthplacePatti, Tarn Taran, Punjab, India

Latest News about Laljit Singh Bhullar

29/03/2026

Former AAP minister Laljit Singh Bhullar was arrested from Mandi Gobindgarh in Fatehgarh Sahib district in connection with the suicide of warehousing official Gagandeep Singh Randhawa. Prior to his arrest, Bhullar issued a statement denying he was absconding and voluntarily surrendered, expressing faith in the justice system. The arrest followed an FIR and intense scrutiny over the allegations made by Randhawa before his death.

28/03/2026

Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned as Punjab Transport Minister after the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a Punjab State Warehousing Corporation district manager in Amritsar. Police registered an FIR against Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and personal assistant Dilbagh Singh on charges including abetment to suicide and criminal intimidation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accepted the resignation to allow an impartial investigation.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameUdta Mantri

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovternment Senior Secondary School, Gharyala, Tarn Taran
Qualification12th Pass
12th Pass Date02/11/1999

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
AddressH. No. 255, Ward No. 7 Patti, District Tarn Taran, Punjab

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseSuridarpal Kaur
Children
Parents
FatherSukhdev Singh Bhullar
MotherBhupidar Kaur

Career

Political PartyAam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Political Journey
  • 2010: Joined local politics in Punjab
  • 2011: Joined Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
  • 2015: Joined the Aam Aadmi Party
  • 2022: Won Patti seat in Punjab Legislative Assembly elections
  • 2022–2026: Served as Transport Minister in Punjab Cabinet
  • 2015: Left SAD and joined Congress, attracted by Congress leader Harminder Singh Gill
  • 2019: Joined the Aam Aadmi Party after being impressed by Arvind Kejriwal
  • February 2021: Campaigned for AAP candidates in Patti Municipal Council elections
Controversy
  • Arrested for Suicide case (March 2026)
  • 2024 Lok Sabha Election controversy
Controversy Details
  • Arrested in connection with an alleged case of abetment to suicide against a government officer, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa.
  • An FIR was lodged against Laljit, his father, and his personal assistant under serious charges.
  • Resigned from ministerial role and demanded a CBI inquiry into the case.
  • Arrested in connection with an alleged case of abetment to suicide against Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a district manager with the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation in Amritsar.
  • Randhawa recorded a video before his death alleging that Bhullar had caused him mental harassment and pressure.
  • An FIR was lodged against Laljit Singh Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his personal assistant Dilbagh Singh under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for abetment to suicide and criminal intimidation.
  • Resigned from ministerial role on March 28, 2026, to ensure an impartial probe. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accepted the resignation.
  • Arrested on March 29, 2026, from Mandi Gobindgarh in Fatehgarh Sahib district. Prior to arrest, Bhullar issued a statement denying he was absconding and claimed he voluntarily surrendered.
  • Bhullar has dismissed all allegations as baseless and expressed faith in the justice system.
  • In 2024 Lok Sabha elections, contested from Khadoor Sahib as AAP candidate and came into controversy for derogatory remarks targeting Ramgarhia and Suniyar communities. Lost to Amritpal Singh of SAD who received 404,430 votes compared to Bhullar's 194,836 votes.
2019 Incident
  • Launched a campaign in support of an AAP candidate for the municipal council of Patti.
  • Detained and tortured by the police on the day of polling.
2024 Lok Sabha Election
  • Contested for Lok Sabha seat from Khadoor Sahib as AAP candidate.
  • Came into controversy for derogatory remarks targeting Ramgarhia and Suniyar communities.

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Toyota Fortuner
  • Tata Manza
Money Factor
Assets/Properties
Movable AssetsRs 2 Crore approx (as of 2024)
Immovable AssetsRs 6 Crore approx (as of 2024)
Net WorthRs 9.1 Crore (as of 2024)
LiabilitiesRs 20.2 Lac (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Laljit Singh Bhullar was born and grew up in Patti, Tarn Taran.
2. He belongs to a family of farmers.
3. Before joining politics, Bhullar ran a commission shop at the grain market in Patti.
4. He has two criminal cases registered against him as per 2024 election disclosures.
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