When was Amarinder Singh born?

Amarinder Singh was born on 11 March 1942 in Patiala.

What positions has Amarinder Singh held?

Positions held by Amarinder Singh include: Chief Minister of Punjab (2017–2021); Member of the 15th Punjab Legislative Assembly (2017–2022); Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (2014–2016); Member of the 14th Punjab Legislative Assembly (2012–2017); Chief Minister of Punjab (2002–2007).

Where did Amarinder Singh study?

Amarinder Singh was educated at The Doon School, The Lawrence School, Sanawar.

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Amarinder Singh

अमरिंदर सिंह

Politician from Punjab, India

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Amarinder Singh (born 11 March 1942) is an Indian politician, military historian, former royal and Indian Army veteran who served as the 15th Chief Minister of Punjab. His father, Yadavindra Singh, was the last Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala and a member of the historical Phulkian dynasty. Before starting his political career, Singh was an officer in the Indian Army, where he served from 1963 to 1966.

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Born: 11 March 1942 wd
Place of birth: Patiala wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Indian National Congress, Punjab Lok Congress wd
Education: The Doon School, The Lawrence School, Sanawar wd
Spouse: Preneet Kaur wd
Official website: captainamarindersingh.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Chief Minister of Punjab (16 March 2017 – 18 September 2021)
Member of the 15th Punjab Legislative Assembly (12 March 2017 – 11 March 2022)
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (2014–2016)
Member of the 14th Punjab Legislative Assembly (19 March 2012 – 11 March 2017)
Chief Minister of Punjab (26 February 2002 – 1 March 2007)
Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
Member of the 7th Lok Sabha

About

In his long political career, Singh has served in numerous positions including as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Punjab and as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha. He also served as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee thrice. Singh served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007 and 2017 to 2021. As of November 2022, Singh also serves as the chairman of the Punjab Urdu Academy. On 19 September 2022, he merged his party, Punjab Lok Congress, which he formed after leaving the Indian National Congress, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and he joined the BJP on the same day.

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When was Amarinder Singh born?: Amarinder Singh was born on 11 March 1942 in Patiala.
What positions has Amarinder Singh held?: Positions held by Amarinder Singh include: Chief Minister of Punjab (2017–2021); Member of the 15th Punjab Legislative Assembly (2017–2022); Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (2014–2016); Member of the 14th Punjab Legislative Assembly (2012–2017); Chief Minister of Punjab (2002–2007).
Where did Amarinder Singh study?: Amarinder Singh was educated at The Doon School, The Lawrence School, Sanawar.

Sources

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