Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/03/1942 |
| Age | 84 years |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Captain Amarinder Singh
Reports speculated about a possible return of Captain Amarinder Singh to Congress, but Punjab Congress leaders publicly dismissed the idea and said no formal discussions had taken place. The renewed chatter highlighted ongoing political uncertainty around the veteran leader ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
Amarinder Singh said his personal and family ties with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi would remain intact, but he reiterated that he remains politically committed to the Bharatiya Janata Party. The statement came after Rahul Gandhi referred to him as a favorite BJP politician, drawing renewed attention to Singh's cross-party relationships.
Captain Amarinder Singh publicly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister J. P. Nadda in New Delhi and discussed issues concerning Punjab. The meetings were reported as politically significant amid speculation about his future role and relations within the BJP in Punjab.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5’ 7” ) |
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| Weight | 84 kg (185 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Qualifications | Graduated from National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Aroosa Alam (Pakistani journalist) |
| Wife | Preneet Kaur, Politician (married 1964) |
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Family
| Father | Yadavindra Singh (Maharaja of Patiala from 1938 to 1974) |
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| Mother | Rajmata Mohinder Kaur of Patiala |
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Career
| Net Worth | 82.5 crores INR |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. From a young age, a strong desire to be part of the army was evident. | |
| 2. Joined and left the Indian Army in 1965, only to reenlist after the Indo-Pak War. | |
| 3. Served as ADC to Lt Gen Harbaksh Singh during the 1965 conflict, a role of great honor. | |
| 4. Active in the Jat Maha Sabha, supporting Jat Reservation under OBC classification. | |
| 5. Author of books delving into Sikh History and various wars. | |
| 6. Engaged in a romantic relationship with Pakistani journalist Aroosa Alam. | |
| 7. His daughter Jai Inder Kaur tied the knot with businessman Gurpal Singh, residing in Delhi. |
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