Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
Latest News about Harsimrat Kaur Badal
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Politics | Political Party: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| school | Loreto Convent School, New Delhi |
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| college | Delhi University |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Sukhbir Singh Badal |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
| Address | Village Badal, Tehsil Malout Dist. Sri Mukatsar Sahib, Punjab |
Family
| Father | Satyajit Singh Majithia |
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| Mother | Sukhmanjus Majithia |
| Brother | Bikram Singh Majithia |
| Sister | Not Known |
Favourites
| Bag Brand | Tan Tote |
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Style Quotient
| Car/Vehicle | Nil (as per her affidavit filed in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Social Media
| https://x.com/HarsimratBadal_ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsimratkaurbadal |
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. |