Gurmeet Singh Khuddian

Gurmeet Singh Khuddian is an Indian politician and member of Aam Aadmi Party. He is currently serving as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Lambi.[1] He defeated SAD Veteran and Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal Parkash Singh Badal from Lambi in 2022 Punjab Assembly Elections.He is the Son of Former Member of Parliament Jagdev Singh Khuddian.

Gurmeet Singh Khuddian
Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2022
Preceded byParkash Singh Badal
ConstituencyLambi
President of District Congress Committee Muktsar
In office
2014-2019
Personal details
Born1962 (age 59–60)
Political partyAam Aadmi Party
Other political
affiliations		Indian National Congress (till 2021)
Spouse(s)Bhupinder Kaur
Children2
Parent(s)
Residence(s)VPO KHUDIAN GULAB SINGH, DISTT. Sri Muktsar Sahib
ProfessionAgriculture
WebsiteGurmeet Singh Khuddian on Facebook

Personal life

Gurmeet's father Jagdev Singh Khuddian was elected Member Of Parliament from Faridkot Constituency in 1989.[2] Gurmeet is 59 years old.[3] His father went missing under mysterious circumstances after being elected to the lower house of the Parliament in 1989. Six days later the body of Jagdev Singh Khuddian was found from Rajasthan Feeder Canal.[4][5]He is agriculturist by profession.[6]

Political career

Gurmeet Khuddian was associated with the Indian National Congress from 2004 before joining the Aam Aadmi Party.[7] He was the covering candidate for Capt.Amarinder Singh during the 2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly Elections.[8] He was a strong Contender for Chairman's post during the Congress Government in Punjab.[9]

Gurmeet remained President of District Congress Committee, Muktsar for Five years.[10] After Feeling ignored by the Congress Party,he quit the party and joined the Aam Aadmi Party in July, 2021.[11]

Soon after joining the Aam Aadmi Party Gurmeet was declared the Candidate for Aam Aadmi Party from Lambi against the Patron of Shiromani Akali Dal Parkash Singh Badal.[12] Gurmeet Khuddian defeated the SAD veteran Parkash Singh Badal who was a 11 time MLA, 5 time Former Chief Minister from his home turf Lambi by a margin of more than 11000 votes.[13][14][15] After winning the election Khuddian stated,"It is people's victory. Youth has brought a new Inquilab."[16]

References
  1. "It is people's victory, says AAP's Gurmeet Singh Khudian who defeated SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal". ANI News. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  2. "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  3. "The 59-year-old who wrested the fort of Lambi". The Indian Express. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  4. Sandhu, Kanwar (May 15, 1990). "Jagdev Singh Khudian killed, proves probe". India Today. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  5. "Death of Jagdev Singh Khudian, Akali Dal MP from Faridkot, sets alarm bells ringing". India Today. February 15, 1990. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  6. "Meet AAP's giant-slayers who defeated Channi, Sidhu, Captain, Parkash Singh Badal". Hindustan Times. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  7. "'Ignored', Cong's Lambi leader Gurmeet Singh Khudian quits, may join another party". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  8. "Will cook Badal's goose in his backyard, says Capt Amarinder". Hindustan Times. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  9. "Gurmeet Khudian from Muktsar front runner for chairman's post". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  10. "Senior Congress leader from Lambi Gurmeet Khudian quits party". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  11. "Post change of guard, two big losses for Congress in Malwa; AAP gains". The Indian Express. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  12. "Punjab polls Former state police officer among 30 candidates announced by AAP". The Week. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  13. "The 59-year-old who wrested the fort of Lambi". The Indian Express. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  14. "Punjab poll results: AAP's Gurmeet Singh Khudian defeats SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal". ANI News. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  15. "Meet AAP's giant-slayers who defeated Channi, Sidhu, Captain, Parkash Singh Badal". Hindustan Times. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  16. "It is people's victory, says AAP's Gurmeet Singh Khudian who defeated SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal". ANI News. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
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