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{{short description|Indian Politician}}
{{Short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name             = Manpreet Badal
| name               = Manpreet Badal
| image             = [[File:Manpreet badal.jpg|200px]]  
| image               = [[File:Manpreet badal.jpg|200px]]
| caption           = Manpreet Singh Badal
| caption             =  
| birth_date       = {{birth date and age|df=y|1962|7|26}}
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=y|1962|7|26}}
| birth_place       = [[Badal, Punjab|Badal]] ([[Muktsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]])
| birth_place         = [[Badal, Punjab|Badal]], [[East Punjab|Punjab]], [[India]]
| residence         =  
| residence           =  
| office1           = [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|Minister for Finance & Planning]]<br>[[Government of Punjab (India)|Government of Punjab]]  
| office1             = [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|Minister for Finance & Planning]]<br>[[Government of Punjab (India)|Government of Punjab]]
| term_start1       = 16 March 2017
| term_start1         = 16 March 2017
| term_end1         =
| term_end1           = 10 March 2022
| 1blankname1       = [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]]
| 1blankname1         = [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]]
| 1namedata1         = [[Amarinder Singh|Captain Amarinder Singh]]
| 1namedata1         = [[Charanjit Singh Channi]]
| term_start2       = 2007
 
| term_end2         = 2010  
[[Amarinder Singh]]
| 1blankname2       = [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]]
| term_start2         = 2007
| 1namedata2         = [[Prakash Singh Badal]]
| term_end2           = 2010
| 2blankname2       = [[List of current Indian deputy chief ministers|Deputy Chief Minister]]
| 1blankname2         = [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]]
| 2namedata2         = [[Sukhbir Singh Badal]]
| 1namedata2         = [[Parkash Singh Badal]]
| office3           = [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly]]  
| 2blankname2         = [[List of current Indian deputy chief ministers|Deputy Chief Minister]]
| term_start3       = 11 March 2017  
| 2namedata2         = [[Sukhbir Singh Badal]]
| term_end3         =
| office3             = [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly]]
| 1blankname3       = [[List of current Indian legislative speakers and chairmen|Speaker]]
| term_start3         = 11 March 2017
| 1namedata3         = [[Rana KP Singh|Rana K.P. Singh]]
| term_end3           = 10 March 2022
| 2blankname3       = [[List of current Indian legislative speakers and chairmen|Deputy Speaker]]
| 1blankname3         = [[List of current Indian legislative speakers and chairmen|Speaker]]
| 2namedata3         = [[Ajaib Singh Bhatti]]
| 1namedata3         = [[Rana KP Singh|Rana K.P. Singh]]
| constituency3     = [[Bathinda Urban Assembly Constituency|Bathinda Urban]]  
| 2blankname3         = [[List of current Indian legislative speakers and chairmen|Deputy Speaker]]
| term_start4       = 1995
| 2namedata3         = [[Ajaib Singh Bhatti]]
| term_end4         = 2012  
| constituency3       = [[Bathinda Urban Assembly Constituency|Bathinda Urban]]
| constituency4     = [[Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency|Gidderbaha]]
| term_start4         = 1995
| party             = [[Indian National Congress]]
| term_end4           = 2012
| otherparty =
| constituency4       = [[Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency|Gidderbaha]]
*[[Peoples Party of Punjab]](2010-2015)  
| party               = [[Indian National Congress]]
*[[Shiromani Akali Dal]](till 2010)
| otherparty         = *[[Peoples Party of Punjab]] (2010-2015)  
| spouse             = Vinu Badal<ref>[http://punjabnews.org/punjab-news-manpreet-father-visit-cm%E2%80%99s-wife.html/ Manpreet-Father Visit CM’s Wife]</ref>
*[[Shiromani Akali Dal]] (till 2010)
| children          = 2
| spouse             = Vinu Badal<ref>[http://punjabnews.org/punjab-news-manpreet-father-visit-cm%E2%80%99s-wife.html/ Manpreet-Father Visit CM’s Wife]</ref>
| children           = 2
| father              = [[Gurdas Singh Badal]]
| relatives           = [[Parkash Singh Badal]] (uncle)<br/>[[Sukhbir Singh Badal]] (first cousin)
}}
}}
'''Manpreet Singh Badal''' (born 26 July 1962) is an [[India]]n politician and leader of the [[Indian National Congress]]. He is the current [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|Finance Minister of Punjab]].
'''Manpreet Singh Badal''' (born 26 July 1962) is an Indian politician and leader of the [[Indian National Congress]]. He is the former [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|Finance Minister of Punjab]].


He has been member of [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] five times (1995, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2017), and has been finance minister twice. His first stint as Finance Minister was in the government led by [[Parkash Singh Badal]] from 2007-2010.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/badal-allocates-portfolios/article1807528.ece Badal allocates portfolios]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/punjab-finance-minister-sacked/article829435.ece Punjab Finance Minister sacked]</ref> This is his second stint as Finance Minister. He has presented the Punjab budget a record eight times — the maximum for any minister in Punjab.
He has been member of [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] five times (1995, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2017), and has been finance minister twice. His first stint as Finance Minister was in the government led by [[Parkash Singh Badal]] from 2007 to 2010.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/badal-allocates-portfolios/article1807528.ece Badal allocates portfolios]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/punjab-finance-minister-sacked/article829435.ece Punjab Finance Minister sacked]</ref> This was his second stint as Finance Minister. He has presented the Punjab budget a record nine times — the maximum for any minister in Punjab. He is credited to have stabilized the state finances, and his stint saw an increase in Punjab <ref>[https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/from-empty-coffers-to-zero-pending-bills-376167 From empty coffers to zero pending bills]</ref>GDP from Rs 1.28 lakh per annum in 2016 to Rs 1.67 lakh in 2020, a 30 per cent increase.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Manpreet Singh Badal was born on 26 July 1962 in Muktsar. He is the son of [[Gurdas Singh Badal]], the brother of former [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] [[List of Chief Ministers of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]] [[Parkash Singh Badal]],<ref>[http://www.nriinternet.com/INDIA/States/Punjab/A_Z/B/Manpreet_Badal/BIO/index.htm Manpreet Profile]</ref> and Harmandir Kaur Badal, who passed away on 19 March 2020 at the age of 84.<ref>{{cite news |title=Punjab FM Manpreet Badal's mother passes away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-fm-manpreet-badal-bereaved-mother-passes-away/articleshow/74703846.cms |accessdate=20 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=19 March 2019}}</ref> Manpreet Singh Badal attended [[The Doon School]] and [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen's College]], [[University of Delhi]]. He is fluent in Urdu besides Punjabi and English. He was subsequently awarded a law degree by the [[University of London]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Badal-vs-Badal/697446/ |title=Badal vs Badal |first=Vipin |last=Pubby |date=14 October 2010 |publisher=Express India |accessdate=12 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730012554/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Badal-vs-Badal/697446/ |archive-date=30 July 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Manpreet Singh Badal was born on 26 July 1962 in Muktsar. He is the son of [[Gurdas Singh Badal]], the brother of former [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] [[List of Chief Ministers of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]] [[Parkash Singh Badal]],<ref>[http://www.nriinternet.com/INDIA/States/Punjab/A_Z/B/Manpreet_Badal/BIO/index.htm Manpreet Profile]</ref> and Harmandir Kaur Badal, who died on 19 March 2020 at the age of 84.<ref>{{cite news |title=Punjab FM Manpreet Badal's mother passes away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-fm-manpreet-badal-bereaved-mother-passes-away/articleshow/74703846.cms |accessdate=20 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=19 March 2019}}</ref> Manpreet Singh Badal attended [[The Doon School]] and [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen's College]], [[University of Delhi]]. He is fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. He was subsequently awarded a law degree by the [[University of London]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Badal-vs-Badal/697446/ |title=Badal vs Badal |first=Vipin |last=Pubby |date=14 October 2010 |publisher=Express India |accessdate=12 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730012554/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Badal-vs-Badal/697446/ |archive-date=30 July 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Shiromani Akali Dal==
==Shiromani Akali Dal==
He was elected to the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] in May 1995 on an [[Akali Dal]] ticket from [[Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency|Gidderbaha]].<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/to-take-on-badals-in-gidderbaha-among-congress-contenders-amarinder-singh/878313 To take on Badals in Gidderbaha, among Congress contenders: Amarinder Singh]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20101013/punjab.htm#1 Knives were out for Manpreet after Sukhbir cancelled trip]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130308021223/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-26/india/29192110_1_new-party-resignation-letter-manpreet-badal Manpreet Badal resigns as MLA; likely to float new party]</ref> He was re-elected from Gidderbaha constituency in 1997, 2002 and 2007.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/manpreet-badal-resigns-as-mla;-likely-to-float-new-party/767723/ |title=Manpreet Badal resigns as MLA; likely to float new party |publisher= Indian Express.com |date=26 March 2011 |accessdate=15 May 2011}}</ref><ref name='expel'/> In 2007 he was made finance minister in [[Parkash Singh Badal]] government. He was removed from this post following differences about debt waiver offer from the Centre with the rest of party. Subsequently, he was expelled from the [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] (SAD) in October 2010.<ref name='expel'>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/shiromani-akali-dal-expels-rebel-leader/article839817.ece Shiromani Akali Dal expels rebel leader]</ref><ref name=ET20110327 /><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1452747/report-manpreet-badal-s-ouster-breaks-bond-of-badals Manpreet Badal's ouster breaks bond of Badals]</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20130629123116/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-13/chandigarh/28248300_1_manpreet-singh-badal-debt-waiver-offer-debt-trap Manpreet sacked as Punjab Finance Minister]</ref>
He was elected to the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] in May 1995 on an [[Akali Dal]] ticket from [[Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency|Gidderbaha]].<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/to-take-on-badals-in-gidderbaha-among-congress-contenders-amarinder-singh/878313 To take on Badals in Gidderbaha, among Congress contenders: Amarinder Singh]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20101013/punjab.htm#1 Knives were out for Manpreet after Sukhbir cancelled trip]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130308021223/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-26/india/29192110_1_new-party-resignation-letter-manpreet-badal Manpreet Badal resigns as MLA; likely to float new party]</ref> He was re-elected from Gidderbaha constituency in 1997, 2002 and 2007.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/manpreet-badal-resigns-as-mla;-likely-to-float-new-party/767723/ |title=Manpreet Badal resigns as MLA; likely to float new party |publisher= Indian Express.com |date=26 March 2011 |accessdate=15 May 2011}}</ref><ref name='expel'/> In 2007 he was made finance minister in [[Parkash Singh Badal]] government. He was removed from this post following differences about debt waiver offer from the Centre with the rest of party. Subsequently, he was expelled from the [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] (SAD) in October 2010.<ref name='expel'>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/shiromani-akali-dal-expels-rebel-leader/article839817.ece Shiromani Akali Dal expels rebel leader]</ref><ref name=ET20110327 /><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1452747/report-manpreet-badal-s-ouster-breaks-bond-of-badals Manpreet Badal's ouster breaks bond of Badals]</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Manpreet Singh Badal sacked as Punjab finance minister |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/manpreet-singh-badal-sacked-as-punjab-finance-minister-435832 |access-date=25 March 2022 |work=NDTV.com |date=2010}}</ref>


==People's Party of Punjab==
==People's Party of Punjab==
In 2011, he formed a new political party called [[People's Party of Punjab]].<ref name=ET20110327>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-03-27/news/29194794_1_new-party-political-party-party-agenda |title=Manpreet Singh Badal floats new party |publisher=Economic Times |date=27 March 2011 |accessdate=12 July 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140123095005/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-25/chandigarh/30440789_1_sukhbir-badal-manpreet-badal-parkash-singh-badal Another Badal rises on Punjab's political horizon]</ref> In the [[2012 elections in India#Punjab|2012 Punjab elections]], his party formed political alliance with [[Communist Party of India|CPI]], [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM]] and [[Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal)]] with Badal as their candidate for the office of chief minister.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sanjha-morcha-blows-poll-bugle-says-manpreet-is-cm-candidate/861321/ Sanjha Morcha blows poll bugle]</ref> He contested the elections from the [[Gidderbaha]] and [[Maur Assembly constituency)|Maur]] constituencies,<ref>[https://archive.today/20130629105821/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Punjab/Manpreet-plays-safe-picks-Maur-as-second-seat/Article1-793350.aspx Manpreet plays safe, picks Maur as second seat]</ref> losing from both seats.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/assembly-polls/punjab-elections-manpreet-badal-finds-himself-a-rebel-without-a-cause-183301 Punjab elections: Manpreet Badal finds himself a rebel without a cause]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120307/punjab.htm#11 Manpreet loses both seats, father Gurdas his deposit]</ref>
In 2011, he formed a new political party called [[People's Party of Punjab]].<ref name=ET20110327>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-03-27/news/29194794_1_new-party-political-party-party-agenda |title=Manpreet Singh Badal floats new party |publisher=Economic Times |date=27 March 2011 |accessdate=12 July 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140123095005/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-25/chandigarh/30440789_1_sukhbir-badal-manpreet-badal-parkash-singh-badal Another Badal rises on Punjab's political horizon]</ref> In the [[2012 elections in India#Punjab|2012 Punjab elections]], his party formed political alliance with [[Communist Party of India|CPI]], [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPM]] and [[Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal)]] with Badal as their candidate for the office of chief minister.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sanjha-morcha-blows-poll-bugle-says-manpreet-is-cm-candidate/861321/ Sanjha Morcha blows poll bugle]</ref> He contested the elections from the [[Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency|Gidderbaha]] and [[Maur Assembly Constituency|Maur]] constituencies,<ref>[https://archive.today/20130629105821/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Punjab/Manpreet-plays-safe-picks-Maur-as-second-seat/Article1-793350.aspx Manpreet plays safe, picks Maur as second seat]</ref> losing from both seats.<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/article/assembly-polls/punjab-elections-manpreet-badal-finds-himself-a-rebel-without-a-cause-183301 Punjab elections: Manpreet Badal finds himself a rebel without a cause]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120307/punjab.htm#11 Manpreet loses both seats, father Gurdas his deposit]</ref>


On 15 January 2016 Manpreet merged his party with the [[Indian National Congress|Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagran.com/news/state-cm-badals-nephew-manpreet-joined-congress-with-his-party-13448358.html?src=p2|title=पंजाबः सीएम बादल के भतीजे मनप्रीत अपनी पार्टी सहित कांग्रेस में शामिल|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]|date=15 January 2016}}</ref>
On 15 January 2016 Manpreet merged his party with the [[Indian National Congress|Congress]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagran.com/news/state-cm-badals-nephew-manpreet-joined-congress-with-his-party-13448358.html?src=p2|title=पंजाबः सीएम बादल के भतीजे मनप्रीत अपनी पार्टी सहित कांग्रेस में शामिल|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]|date=15 January 2016}}</ref>


==Indian National Congress==
==Indian National Congress==
After merging his party with the Indian National Congress,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/manpreet-singh-badal-s-ppp-merges-with-congress-116011500370_1.html|title=Manpreet Singh Badal's PPP merges with Congress|date=15 January 2016|work=Business Standard|access-date=18 February 2020}}</ref> he was awarded the party ticket to contest from [[Bathinda Urban Assembly Constituency|Bathinda Urban constituency]]. He won the seat defeating his rival from the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] by 18,480 votes in the Punjab assembly elections held in March 2017.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/elections/punjab-assembly-elections-2017/bhatinda-urban-constituency-assembly-election-winner-2017/578364/ Bhatinda Urban constituency Assembly election winner 2017]</ref> The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate came third. He currently holds the office of Minister of Finance, Planning and Programme Implementation in the [[Government of Punjab, India]].<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/politics/manpreet-back-in-business/377195.html Manpreet back in business]</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://punjab.gov.in/council-of-ministers|title=Government of Punjab, India|website=punjab.gov.in|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref> This is his second stint as Punjab Finance Minister.
After merging his party with the Indian National Congress,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/manpreet-singh-badal-s-ppp-merges-with-congress-116011500370_1.html|title=Manpreet Singh Badal's PPP merges with Congress|date=15 January 2016|work=Business Standard|access-date=18 February 2020}}</ref> he was awarded the party ticket to contest from [[Bathinda Urban Assembly Constituency|Bathinda Urban constituency]]. He won the seat defeating his rival from the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] by 18,480 votes in the Punjab assembly elections held in March 2017.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/elections/punjab-assembly-elections-2017/bhatinda-urban-constituency-assembly-election-winner-2017/578364/ Bhatinda Urban constituency Assembly election winner 2017]</ref> The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate came third. In [[2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election|2022 elections]] he lost the seat to [[Aam Aadmi Party|Aam Aadmi party]] by 63,581 votes which is the highest margin lost by any candidate in entire [[2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election|Punjab elections of 2022]].[https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/punjab-election-results-2022-check-out-biggest-winners-and-losers <nowiki>[23]</nowiki>] 
 
==Family==
==Family==
He is married to Vinu Badal, and he has a son and a daughter.
He is married to Vinu Badal, and he has a son and a daughter.

Latest revision as of 17:08, 30 June 2022


Manpreet Singh Badal (born 26 July 1962) is an Indian politician and leader of the Indian National Congress. He is the former Finance Minister of Punjab.

Manpreet Badal
Manpreet badal.jpg
Minister for Finance & Planning
Government of Punjab
In office
16 March 2017 – 10 March 2022
Chief MinisterCharanjit Singh Channi Amarinder Singh
In office
2007–2010
Chief MinisterParkash Singh Badal
Deputy Chief MinisterSukhbir Singh Badal
Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
In office
11 March 2017 – 10 March 2022
SpeakerRana K.P. Singh
Deputy SpeakerAjaib Singh Bhatti
ConstituencyBathinda Urban
In office
1995–2012
ConstituencyGidderbaha
Personal details
Born (1962-07-26) 26 July 1962 (age 62)
Badal, Punjab, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
Other political
affiliations
Spouse(s)Vinu Badal[1]
Children2
Parent(s)
RelativesParkash Singh Badal (uncle)
Sukhbir Singh Badal (first cousin)

He has been member of Punjab Legislative Assembly five times (1995, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2017), and has been finance minister twice. His first stint as Finance Minister was in the government led by Parkash Singh Badal from 2007 to 2010.[2][3] This was his second stint as Finance Minister. He has presented the Punjab budget a record nine times — the maximum for any minister in Punjab. He is credited to have stabilized the state finances, and his stint saw an increase in Punjab [4]GDP from Rs 1.28 lakh per annum in 2016 to Rs 1.67 lakh in 2020, a 30 per cent increase.

Early lifeEdit

Manpreet Singh Badal was born on 26 July 1962 in Muktsar. He is the son of Gurdas Singh Badal, the brother of former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal,[5] and Harmandir Kaur Badal, who died on 19 March 2020 at the age of 84.[6] Manpreet Singh Badal attended The Doon School and St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi. He is fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. He was subsequently awarded a law degree by the University of London.[7]

Shiromani Akali DalEdit

He was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly in May 1995 on an Akali Dal ticket from Gidderbaha.[8][9][10] He was re-elected from Gidderbaha constituency in 1997, 2002 and 2007.[11][12] In 2007 he was made finance minister in Parkash Singh Badal government. He was removed from this post following differences about debt waiver offer from the Centre with the rest of party. Subsequently, he was expelled from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in October 2010.[12][13][14][15]

People's Party of PunjabEdit

In 2011, he formed a new political party called People's Party of Punjab.[13][16] In the 2012 Punjab elections, his party formed political alliance with CPI, CPM and Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) with Badal as their candidate for the office of chief minister.[17] He contested the elections from the Gidderbaha and Maur constituencies,[18] losing from both seats.[19][20]

On 15 January 2016 Manpreet merged his party with the Congress.[21]

Indian National CongressEdit

After merging his party with the Indian National Congress,[22] he was awarded the party ticket to contest from Bathinda Urban constituency. He won the seat defeating his rival from the Aam Aadmi Party by 18,480 votes in the Punjab assembly elections held in March 2017.[23] The Shiromani Akali Dal candidate came third. In 2022 elections he lost the seat to Aam Aadmi party by 63,581 votes which is the highest margin lost by any candidate in entire Punjab elections of 2022.[23]

FamilyEdit

He is married to Vinu Badal, and he has a son and a daughter.

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ Manpreet-Father Visit CM’s Wife
  2. ↑ Badal allocates portfolios
  3. ↑ Punjab Finance Minister sacked
  4. ↑ From empty coffers to zero pending bills
  5. ↑ Manpreet Profile
  6. ↑ "Punjab FM Manpreet Badal's mother passes away". The Times of India. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  7. ↑ Pubby, Vipin (14 October 2010). "Badal vs Badal". Express India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  8. ↑ To take on Badals in Gidderbaha, among Congress contenders: Amarinder Singh
  9. ↑ Knives were out for Manpreet after Sukhbir cancelled trip
  10. ↑ Manpreet Badal resigns as MLA; likely to float new party
  11. ↑ "Manpreet Badal resigns as MLA; likely to float new party". Indian Express.com. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Shiromani Akali Dal expels rebel leader
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Manpreet Singh Badal floats new party". Economic Times. 27 March 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  14. ↑ Manpreet Badal's ouster breaks bond of Badals
  15. ↑ "Manpreet Singh Badal sacked as Punjab finance minister". NDTV.com. 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  16. ↑ Another Badal rises on Punjab's political horizon
  17. ↑ Sanjha Morcha blows poll bugle
  18. ↑ Manpreet plays safe, picks Maur as second seat
  19. ↑ Punjab elections: Manpreet Badal finds himself a rebel without a cause
  20. ↑ Manpreet loses both seats, father Gurdas his deposit
  21. ↑ "पंजाबः सीएम बादल के भतीजे मनप्रीत अपनी पार्टी सहित कांग्रेस में शामिल". Dainik Jagran. 15 January 2016.
  22. ↑ "Manpreet Singh Badal's PPP merges with Congress". Business Standard. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  23. ↑ Bhatinda Urban constituency Assembly election winner 2017

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