Bhagat Chunni Lal

Indian politician

Indian Sialkot, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/12/1932
Age93 years (died on 10, Sep, 2026)
BirthplaceSialkot, British India
Date of Death10/09/2026

Latest News about Bhagat Chunni Lal

10/09/2026

Bhagat Chunni Lal died in Jalandhar at the age of 94 after being unwell for more than seven years and spending multiple periods in hospital. His final rites were scheduled for the same day in Jalandhar, and the Punjab government declared a half-day holiday in his memory.

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Bio/Wiki

known_forFormer Punjab minister and BJP leader
political_affiliationBharatiya Janata Party
notable_offices
  • Cabinet Minister in Punjab Government
  • Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly
  • Leader of the BJP legislature party in Punjab

Educational Qualification(s)

educationMatriculation

Personal Life

spouseSheela Devi
childrenFour sons and four daughters

Relationships & More

fatherMehnga Ram
motherRukmani Devi

Family

fatherMehnga Ram
motherRukmani Devi
spouseSheela Devi
children
  • Four sons
  • Four daughters

Career

summaryServed in Punjab politics for decades and held ministerial roles in the SAD-BJP government.
elections
  • Won Jalandhar South in 1997
  • Won Jalandhar West in 2012
portfolios
  • Local Government
  • Medical Education and Research
  • Forest and Wildlife
  • Labour
other_roles
  • Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly in 2011
  • BJP legislature party leader in Punjab

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in Sialkot, now in Pakistan.
2. His family settled in Jalandhar after Partition.
3. He was also involved in the sports goods business.
4. He was among the early members of the Bhagat community to join Jan Sangh/BJP.
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