Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Politician

Indian New Delhi

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/07/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Latest News about Harsimrat Kaur Badal

13/08/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Harsimrat Kaur Badal to enquire about her husband Sukhbir Singh Badal’s health after the attack on him in Nanded, Maharashtra. She publicly thanked him for the personal outreach and said the family was deeply moved by the gesture.

30/07/2026

Harsimrat Kaur Badal urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a central probe into 11 examination paper leaks in Punjab. She said the repeated leaks had harmed around five lakh students and called for accountability in what she described as a multi-crore scam.

27/07/2026

Harsimrat Kaur Badal alleged that a Pharmacy Officers examination paper in Punjab had been leaked and sought a probe by a High Court judge. She also demanded the resignation of state minister Harjot Bains over the incident.

06/06/2026

Harsimrat Kaur Badal wrote to the National Commission for Women seeking action against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over alleged derogatory remarks about women. The complaint asked for formal intervention after her claims that the remarks were demeaning during a speech in Ludhiana.

18/03/2026

In Parliament, Harsimrat Kaur Badal called for a judicial probe into missing flood relief funds in Punjab. She alleged that farmers affected by the 2025 floods had not received compensation and questioned the handling of the state disaster response fund.

17/03/2026

During the 2026 budget discussions, Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticized the Union government for excluding Punjab from successive budgets and for failing to address agricultural distress and flood relief. She argued that the state needed focused economic support and recovery measures.

09/02/2026

Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticized the India-US trade deal and said its implications were being misrepresented to the public. She warned that Indian farmers could be adversely affected if the agreement hurt agricultural interests.

01/02/2026

During the Demands for Grants session, Harsimrat Kaur Badal pressed for Minimum Support Price to be set using the Swaminathan Formula of C2 plus 50 percent. She said farmers deserved fair compensation for their produce and greater policy support.

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Bio/Wiki

PoliticsPolitical Party: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
Political Journey
  • Harsimrat began her political journey in 2009 when she was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the Bhatinda constituency after defeating Indian National Congress candidate Raninder Singh by 120960 votes.
  • Harsimrat has been re-elected as an MP from Bathinda in 2014 having defeated Manpreet Singh Badal, Indian National Congress-People's Party of Punjab joint candidate.
  • In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, she won the Bathinda seat by a margin of 21,772 votes.
  • On 30 May 2019, she took the oath as the Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industries.
  • On 17 September 2020, she resigned as the Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industrie from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
  • She won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Bathinda constituency by 49,656 votes.
  • On 17 September 2020, she resigned as the Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industries from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet to protest against farm-related ordinances and legislation.
  • In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she won the Bathinda constituency for the fourth time, securing 376,558 votes and defeating Gurmeet Singh Khuddian of Aam Aadmi Party.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

schoolLoreto Convent School, New Delhi
collegeDelhi University
qualification
  • Matriculation from Loreto Convent School, New Delhi in 1980
  • Diploma in Textile Designing From South Delhi Polytechnic, New Delhi in 1987

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandSukhbir Singh Badal
Children
  • Anantbir Singh
  • Gurleen Kaur, Harkirat Kaur
  • Gurleen Kaur
  • Harkirat Kaur
ReligionSikhism
AddressVillage Badal, Tehsil Malout Dist. Sri Mukatsar Sahib, Punjab

Family

FatherSatyajit Singh Majithia
MotherSukhmanjus Majithia
BrotherBikram Singh Majithia
SisterNot Known

Favourites

Bag BrandTan Tote

Style Quotient

Car/VehicleNil (as per her affidavit filed in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections)
Assets/Properties
Bank DepositsRs. 41.59 Lakh
Bonds & SharesRs. 60.47 Crore
JewelleryWorth Rs. 7 Crore
PaintingsWorth Rs. 3.4 Lakh
WeaponsWorth Rs. 1.25 Lakh
Agricultural LandWorth Rs. 50 Crore
Non-Agricultural LandWorth Rs. 18.20 Crore
Commercial BuildingsWorth Rs. 9.65 Crore
Residential BuildingsWorth Rs. 39.86 Crore
Money Factor
Salary (as a Member of Parliament)Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 217 Crore (as of 2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Attar Singh Majithia served as a renowned general in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army.
2. Harsimrat Kaur Badal is the current Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing for the Government of India.
3. She married Sukhbir Singh Badal on 21 November 1991, who is the deputy chief minister of Punjab and the president of Shiromani Akali Dal.
4. Harsimrat's brother Bikram Singh Majithia represents Majitha as an Akali MLA.
5. Her Father in Law, Parkash Singh Badal, is known for being one of the longest-serving Chief Ministers in India.
6. Harsimrat gave her first speech on 3 December 2009, addressing concerns about the victims of the 1984 Sikh riots.
7. In 2008, she launched the successful "Nanhi Chaan" campaign against female foeticide.
8. She is a former Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries for the Government of India.
9. She married Sukhbir Singh Badal on 21 November 1991, who is the former deputy chief minister of Punjab and the president of Shiromani Akali Dal.
10. Even without a ministerial portfolio, she remains a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the Lok Sabha.
11. Harsimrat Kaur Badal demanded the implementation of the Swaminathan Formula (C2 + 50%) for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers during the 2026 Demands for Grants session in Parliament.
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