Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Vill. & P.O. Khudian, Gulab Singh, Tehsil-Muktsar, Punjab |
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Bio/Wiki
| Gurmeet Singh Khudian is an Indian politician and member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He is the son of former MP Jagdev Singh Khudian. Known as a 'giant-killer' in Punjab politics, he defeated five-time former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in the 2022 Lambi Assembly elections, a seat considered Badal's stronghold. He currently serves as the Punjab Agriculture Minister in the Bhagwant Mann cabinet. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 10th Standard |
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Personal Life
| Gurmeet Singh Khudian resides in the Lambi constituency of Punjab, where he has been actively serving for over two decades. He is known for his agricultural background, which aligns with his current role as the state's Agriculture Minister. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Jagdev Singh Khudian (former MP) |
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| Siblings | Brother: Harmeet Singh |
| Spouse | Bhupinder Kaur |
| Children | Son: Amit Singh |
Career
| Political Party | Aam Aadmi Party |
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| Political Journey | Joined Congress party in 2004. | Became the president of District Congress Committee, Muktsar for five years. | Covering candidate for Capt Amarinder Singh in 2017 from Lambi Assembly segment. | Joined Aam Aadmi Party in July 2021. | Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly from Lambi constituency of Punjab in 2022 Punjab assembly elections. | Sworn-in as Punjab agriculture minister on 31/05/2023 in the Bhagwant Mann cabinet. | Contested and came second in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Bathinda constituency as Aam Aadmi Party candidate. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gurmeet Singh Khudian secured victory in the 2022 Punjab assembly elections from the Lambi constituency on behalf of the Aam Aadmi Party. | |
| 2. He achieved a significant win by defeating the five-time former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. | |
| 3. Jagdev Singh Khudian, Gurmeet Singh Khudian's father, served as a Member of Parliament from the Faridkot Constituency in 1989. | |
| 4. In 2004, Gurmeet Singh Khudian joined the Congress party and later became the President of the District Congress Committee in Muktsar. | |
| 5. In July 2021, Gurmeet Singh Khudian made the decision to join the Aam Aadmi Party. | |
| 6. For over twenty years, Gurmeet Singh Khudian has been actively involved in serving the Lambi constituency. | |
| 7. Gurmeet Singh Khudian's success significantly contributed to the Aam Aadmi Party's historic victory in Punjab. | |
| 8. He defeated Shiromani Akali Dal chief Parkash Singh Badal in Lambi by a margin of 11,396 votes. |