Parkash Singh Badal: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More

Parkash Singh Badal

Parkash Singh Badal was the 8th Chief Minister of Punjab.

Parkash Singh Badal Biography

Parkash Singh Badal, original name Parkash Singh Dhillon, was an Indian politician and government official who rose to become president from 1996–2008 of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a Sikh-focused regional political party in Punjab state. Badal was born into a family of landowning farmers in what is now western Punjab state and earned a B.A. degree from Forman Christian College in Lahore which is now in Pakistan. Parkash Singh Badal was also the patron of Akali Dal. He served as the president of the party from 1995 to 2008, only to be replaced by his son Sukhbir Singh Badal.
It is saddened to inform that the veteran politician took his last breath on April 25, 2023 after suffering from multiple health issues. Parkash Singh was admitted at Mohali hospital and died at the age of 95.

By Moumi Majumdar Updated: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 12:53:19 PM [IST]

Parkash Singh Badal Personal Life

Full Name	Parkash Singh Badal
Date of Birth	08 Dec 1927
Date of Death	25 Apr 2023 (Age 95)
Place of Birth	Abul Khurana, Malout
Party Name	Shiromani Akali Dal
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician/Agricultural
Father's Name	S. Raghuraj Singh
Mother's Name	Sundri Kaur
Religion	Sikh
Social Handles	Social Handles:

Parkash Singh Badal Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹12.37 CRORE

ASSETS:₹15.12 CRORE

Liabilities: ₹2.75 CRORE

Education Qualification of Parkash Singh Badal

Studied Bachelor of Arts degree from F.C. College, Lahore in 1947.

Interesting Facts about Parkash Singh Badal

Parkash Singh Badal’s first foray into politics was in 1947 when he was elected the leader of his village.

Parkash Singh Badal was first elected to the Punjab state assembly in 1957 and has been elected an MLA nine times since then.

Badal launched many schemes such as free ambulance service, Talwandi Sabo thermal plant, etc.

As the patron of SAD Parkash Singh Badal exercises a great influence on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

Political Timeline of Parkash Singh Badal

2012

Badal again defeated Congress candidate Maheshinder Singh. This time margin was 24,739. Retained his chief ministerial post.

2007

Badal retain his Lambi seat. He defeated Congeres candidate Mahesh Inder Singh. Badal retained as chief minister of Punjab.

2007

Again elected and continue as Chief Minister of Punjab for fourth time. He held 10 portfolios, which mainly included Home, Housing & Urban Development, Excise & Taxation, Power, Legal & Legislative Affairs and NRIs Affairs.

2002

Parkash Singh Badal defeated independent candidate Maheshinder Singh with the margin of 23,929 votes. Badal continue as chief minister.

1997

Again elected from Lambi and again became Chief Minister of Punjab.

1977

Badal won assembly election and re-elected as Chief Minister of Punjab.

1970

Badal elected as Chief Minister of Punjab for the first time when he became the youngest chief minister of an Indian state. During this period he headed a coalition government of Akali Dal (Sant) and Jana Sangh.

1969

He was re-elected to the Assembly and became the Chief Minister of Punjab.

1957

In 1957 Parkash Singh Badal was elected to the Punjab legislative assembly as a member of the Indian National Congress. This was his first term in Punjab Assembly.

1947

He was elected as Sarpanch of the Village Badal and later appointed as Chairman of Block Samiti, Lambi.

Parkash Singh Badal Achievements

Parkash Singh Badal has served as Chief Minister of Punjab state from 1970 to 1971, from 1977 to 1980, from 1997 to 2002, and from 2007 to 2017.

In December 2011, Badal was bestowed upon the title of Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Qaum (literally "Jewel of the religion, pride of the community") by the Akal Takht.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Parkash Singh Badal)

From which party Parkash Singh Badal belonged?

Parkash Singh Badal belonged to Shiromani Akali Dal political party.
Who was the 8th Chief Minister of Punjab?

Parkash Singh Badal was the 8th Chief Minister of Punjab.
At what age Parkash Singh Badal died?

Parkash Singh Badal died at the age of 95 after prolonged illness.
Date of death of Parkash Singh Badal?

Parkash Singh Badal died on April 25, 2023.
Date of birth of Parkash Singh Badal?

Parkash Singh Badal was born on 8th December, 1927.

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