Sukhbir Singh Badal (Politician) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Wife: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Net Worth: Rs. 217 Crore
Age: 62 Years
Bio | |
Real Name | Sukhbir Singh Badal |
Profession | Indian Politician |
Party | Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) |
Political Journey | • In 1996, he became Member of Parliament of the 11th Lok Sabha from Faridkot constituency. • In 1998, he became Member of Parliament of the 12th Lok Sabha from Faridkot constituency. • During 1998-99, remained Union Minister of State for Industry in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government. • From 2011 to 2004, he was a Member of Rajya Sabha. • In 2004, he was elected to 14th Lok Sabha from Faridkot constituency. • In January 2008, became President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). • In January 2009, became Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab. • In 2019, elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Ferozpur, Punjab. |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8” |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 76 kg in Pounds- 168 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | White |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 9 July 1962 (Monday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 62 Years |
Birthplace | Faridkot, Punjab, India |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Badal Village, Lambi Tehsil, Muktsar District, Punjab, India |
School | The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India |
College/University | Panjab University Chandigarh, India California State University, Los Angeles, United States |
Educational Qualifications | M.A. Hons School in Economics from Panjab University Chandigarh M.B.A from California State University, Los Angeles, the United States |
Family | Father- Parkash Singh badal (politician) Mother- Late Surinder Kaur Brother- N/A Sister- Preneet Kaur |
Religion | Sikhism |
Address | Kothi No. 256, Sector-9 C, Chandigarh |
Hobbies | Reading, Doing Yoga |
Controversies | • In April 2015, a teenage girl was injured and died and her mother was seriously injured when they were thrown out from a running bus after being molested. The bus was owned by Sukhbir Badal's company Orbit Aviation. • In 2003, corruption charges were filed against him and his family. However, they were acquitted of charges in 2010. |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Politician | Parkash Singh Badal |
Girls, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Wife | Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Politician (m.1991) |
Children | Son- Anantbir Singh Daughters- Harleen Kaur, Gurleen Kaur |
Money Factor | |
Salary | Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances |
Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 217 Crore (as in 2019) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sukhbir Singh Badal
- Does Sukhbir Singh Badal smoke:? Not Known
- Does Sukhbir Singh Badal drink alcohol:? Not Known
- He was born to Parkash Singh Badal and Surinder Kaur in the Faridkot district of Punjab.
- His father, Parkash Singh Badal, is a veteran politician of Punjab and has served 5 times as the Chief Minister of Punjab.
- He entered politics in 1996 and was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from the Faridkot constituency.
- In January 2008, he became the youngest President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
- In January 2009, he became the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab.
- In 2013, he envisioned ‘Progressive Punjab Investors Summit’ to promote the favourable environment for the investors in Punjab.