Manpreet Singh Badal
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Manpreet Singh Badal is the leader of the People's Party of Punjab
. He was first elected in 1995 an MLA for the Gidderbaha constitency.
Parkash Singh Badal During his college days, he was a keen basketball player. Manpreet graduated from The Doon School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
from St. Stephen's College, Delhi
. He later graduated from the University of London
with a LL.B
.
in a by-election
in May 1995 and re-elected in 1997, 2002 and 2007. He resigned as a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal
in March 2010 following differences over governance issues. In November 2010, Badal launched the People's Party of Punjab.. Remained Member of General Purposes Committee of Punjab Vidhan Sabha and Chief Whip of SAD Legislature Party in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha; working as Spokesman and Incharge, Media & Publicity Wing of SAD. Visited Iraq to see the system of agriculture farming as a Member of Punjab Delegation. Travels/ Countries – Most of the European countries, North America And south East Asia.
Manpreet Singh Badal neither has any security cover nor does he use red light. He said: “I am in public life on my own choice and feel no threat to my life from any body”. He had told the police authorities that he did not need static police guards at his residence. The police authorities said, the deployment of static guards there to protect the government property and not for his security. He often drive his own vehicle.
Permanent Address- VPO Badal, District – Muktsar
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People's Party of Punjab
The People's Party of Punjab, India was launched on March 27, 2011 at Khatkar Kalan in Punjab by Manpreet Singh Badal, an MLA from Gidderbaha since 1995 after he resigned from the post of Finance Minister, Punjab.-History:...
. He was first elected in 1995 an MLA for the Gidderbaha constitency.
Early life
Manpreet was born in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab on July 26, 1962. He was born to Gurdas Singh Badal, who was related to current Punjab Chief MinisterChief Ministers of Punjab (India)
The following is a list of all Chief Ministers of Punjab, India.The incumbent CM is Parkash Singh Badal.-External links:* http://punjabassembly.nic.in/members/showcm.asp...
Parkash Singh Badal During his college days, he was a keen basketball player. Manpreet graduated from The Doon School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from St. Stephen's College, Delhi
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
St. Stephen's College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi located in Delhi, India. The college admits both undergraduates and post-graduates, and awards degrees under the purview of the University. Famous for its rich history and many traditions, St...
. He later graduated from the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
with a LL.B
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
.
Political career
He was elected to the Punjab Legislative AssemblyPunjab Legislative Assembly
The Punjab Legislative Assembly or the Punjab Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the state of Punjab in northern India. At present, it consists of 117 members, directly elected from 117 single-seat constituencies. The tenure of the legislative assembly is five years, unless sooner...
in a by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
in May 1995 and re-elected in 1997, 2002 and 2007. He resigned as a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal
Shiromani Akali Dal
The Shiromani Akali Dal , translation: Supreme Akali Party) is a Sikh nationalist political parties based in Punjab. The current party to be recognized by the Election Commission of India is the one led by Parkash Singh Badal...
in March 2010 following differences over governance issues. In November 2010, Badal launched the People's Party of Punjab.. Remained Member of General Purposes Committee of Punjab Vidhan Sabha and Chief Whip of SAD Legislature Party in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha; working as Spokesman and Incharge, Media & Publicity Wing of SAD. Visited Iraq to see the system of agriculture farming as a Member of Punjab Delegation. Travels/ Countries – Most of the European countries, North America And south East Asia.
Manpreet Singh Badal neither has any security cover nor does he use red light. He said: “I am in public life on my own choice and feel no threat to my life from any body”. He had told the police authorities that he did not need static police guards at his residence. The police authorities said, the deployment of static guards there to protect the government property and not for his security. He often drive his own vehicle.
Permanent Address- VPO Badal, District – Muktsar
2012 Assembly Elections
Manpreet Badal's Led Sanjha Morcha constituent of Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) organized a massive rally at Dhidike Village of Moga District to launch Izzat Sambhal Yatra. Izzat Sambhal Yatra will cover all the districts of Punjab before 2012 assembly elections. According to the estimate about 2 Lakh people participated at Impressive rally at killi Chahalan Village. Prominent and famous Punjabi Comedian Bhagwant Maan who recently joined hands with People's Party of Punjab also spoke at this rally. Communist leaders spoke at this rally was CPI state secretary Nirmal Singh Dhaliwal, CPI National Secretary A B Bardhan, Prakash Karat secretary of the CPM. Former Chief Minister of Punjab Surjit Singh Barnala also spoke at this rally. Manpreet Badal is one of the clean and non corrupt leader in the recent history of Punjab Politics.| image =