Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/07/1948 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Sunam, District Sangrur, Punjab |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Pawan Kumar Bansal
01/11/2026
Bansal, a former Chandigarh MP, publicly criticised a proposal to allow high-rise residential development in Chandigarh as the city marked its 60th anniversary. He argued that the move would push up property prices, make housing less affordable and strain the city's infrastructure.
30/10/2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while attacking Rahul Gandhi over the proposed IDBI Bank sale, named Bansal as a former UPA minister. She alleged that he pressured Canara Bank to extend loans to businesses linked to his family. These are political allegations made in a public debate, and no finding on them appears in the reports reviewed.
Do you like Pawan Kumar Bansal?
You can vote only once.
71% like · 29% dislike
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degrees |
|
|---|---|
| School | Yadavindra Public School, Patiala |
| College/University |
|
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Marriage Date | 12/03/1974 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | House No. 64, Sector 28-A, Chandigarh |
| Caste | Baniya |
Family
| Father | Piara Lal Aggarwal |
|---|---|
| Mother | Rukmani Devi |
| Siblings |
|
| Spouse | Madhu Bansal |
| Children |
|
Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
|---|---|
| Political Journey |
|
| Notable Achievements |
|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 1969, Bansal was appointed as the President and General Secretary of the Panjab University Youth Service Club. | |
| 2. He served as Secretary of the Panjab University Student Council from 1970 to 1971. | |
| 3. Elected as President of Chandigarh Territorial Youth Congress in 1982. | |
| 4. Was a member of several committees in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha focusing on legislative reforms. | |
| 5. Faced a political scandal in 2013 but was not charged after an investigation cleared him of wrongdoing. | |
| 6. A self-made, first-generation politician who rose through the ranks of the Indian National Congress. | |
| 7. Won the 1999 Lok Sabha election by a slender margin of about 5,000 votes against BJP heavyweight Krishan Lal Sharma. | |
| 8. Jointly runs and manages a school in Chandigarh with members of the Soni family. |
Social Media