Sukhbir Singh Badal

Politician

Indian Faridkot, Punjab, India Cancer 173 cm (5' 8")

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/07/1962
Age64 years
BirthplaceFaridkot, Punjab, India
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Sukhbir Singh Badal

25/10/2026

Former Punjab MLA Raminder Singh Awla left the Congress and joined the Shiromani Akali Dal in the presence of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The move is seen as a setback for Congress ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Badal also said the party is open to alliances with like-minded parties.

13/08/2026

Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked during a visit to a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, and suffered an injury to his right hand. Police detained the attacker, and Badal was discharged from the hospital the next day after receiving treatment. The incident led to a police investigation and renewed public appearances by Badal later in August.

08/08/2026

Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, which fueled speculation about a possible renewed SAD-BJP understanding ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Around the same time, SAD also backed the Women's Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise, framing these positions as part of its broader political strategy.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSukhbir Singh Badal
PartyShiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
Current PositionPresident of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5' 8")
Weight76 kg (168 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Lawrence School, Sanawar, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
College/University
  • Panjab University Chandigarh, India
  • California State University, Los Angeles, United States
Degrees
  • M.A. Hons School in Economics from Panjab University Chandigarh
  • M.B.A from California State University, Los Angeles, the United States

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
AddressKothi No. 256, Sector-9 C, Chandigarh
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Doing Yoga

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeHarsimrat Kaur Badal
Children
  • Anantbir Singh
  • Harleen Kaur
  • Gurleen Kaur

Family

FatherParkash Singh Badal (politician)
MotherLate Surinder Kaur
SisterPreneet Kaur

Career

Political Journey
  • Member of Parliament of the 11th Lok Sabha from Faridkot constituency
  • Member of Parliament of the 12th Lok Sabha from Faridkot constituency
  • Union Minister of State for Industry in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government
  • Member of Rajya Sabha
  • Member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Faridkot constituency
  • Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab
  • Elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Ferozpur, Punjab
  • Resigned as SAD president on 16/11/2024 after being declared 'tankhaiya' by the Akal Takht
  • Re-elected president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) after the party's organisational poll

Favourites

Favourite PoliticianParkash Singh Badal

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhbirsinghbadal/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in Faridkot district of Punjab to Parkash Singh Badal and Surinder Kaur.
2. His father, Parkash Singh Badal, is a prominent politician in Punjab and has been the Chief Minister of the state five times.
3. In January 2008, he became the youngest President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
4. January 2009 marked the year when he was appointed the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab.
5. In 2013, he launched the 'Progressive Punjab Investors Summit' to attract investors and foster economic development in the state.
6. He has significant influence over Sikh organisations, particularly the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
7. He and his family have ownership stakes in various businesses including real estate, transport, and other commercial activities.

Also born on 9 July

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