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👁 Bhagwant Mann
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  • Born 17 October 1973
  • Age 51
  • Birth Place Satoj, Punjab India
  • Profession Politician, Social Worker, Comedian, Singer, Actor
  • Political Party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
  • In Office Convener Of Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab 31 January 2019 - 22 November 2024, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 16 May 2014 - 14 March 2022
  • Residence 7, Sector 2, Chandigarh

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Bhagwant Mann BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 10 Feb 2025
Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab, is one of the key leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)and the first from the AAP to ...become a CM of a full-fledged state. Born on October 17, 1973, in the village of Satauj, Sangrur district, Mann has risen through the ranks of Indian politics with his grassroots approach and dedication to the welfare of the people. Mann's early life was marked by his passion for performing arts, particularly comedy. He gained recognition as a talented comedian and actor in the Punjabi entertainment industry. Mann joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2011, drawn on its principles of anti-corruption and participatory governance. His ability to connect with the masses and his fiery speeches quickly earned him popularity and support. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he contested from the Sangrur constituency and emerged victorious, becoming a Member of Parliament. In 2022, Bhagwant Mann led the party to beat the incumbent Congress and was appointed as the Chief Minister of Punjab. From a celebrated comedian to a parliamentarian and now the CM, the 48-year-old has seen one success after the other. Mann was 38 when he joined the People’s Party of Punjab (PPP), an experiment to “cleanse politics” by Manpreet Badal, the estranged cousin of current Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal; and 41 when he won his maiden Lok Sabha election in 2014 with a record margin against Akali stalwart S S Dhindsa from Sangrur, a seat he bagged again in 2019. Born into a landed Jat Sikh family of Satoj village in Sangrur, with 15 acres and Akali leanings, Mann’s first brush with fame came in his late teens when he enrolled for B.Com at Shaheed Udham Singh Government College at Sunam in 1991. Soon, he was a star standup comic at youth festivals, when few knew about this genre. A year on, he dropped out to pursue a career in comedy, releasing his first cassette at 19. What followed was a dream run, with a host of successful television series and movies, till he switched to full-time politics. Even now, most people in India’s comedy scene steer clear of politics, and resultant controversies. Fewer still succeed in hitting home with those jokes across social groups. But not Mann. Around election time in the 1990s, Mann’s cassettes would be chartbusters, with bus drivers playing them on a loop. When he veered towards politics, he decided he couldn’t go with traditional parties as he wanted to change the system, Mann says. So when Manpreet Badal approached him after forming the PPP in 2011, he found Mann willing. His younger sister is a teacher at a private school in Patiala. Mother Harpal Kaur, now known throughout AAP circles as “Bebe”, stands in for him when he is away, attending to people, solving their problems, calling up officials. Kaur has never been to Parliament, but as Mann says, she once sent saag and makki di roti to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Bhagwant Mann PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Gurpreet Kaur ​(2022), ​Inderpreet Kaur ​(2015), ​

POSITIONS HELD BY Bhagwant Mann

Position Tenure
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha 16 May 2014 - 14 May 2019
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha 17 June 2019 - 14 March 2022
Chief Minister of Punjab 16 March 2022 - Present
Member of the 16th Punjab Legislative Assembly 11 March 2022 - Present

BHAGWANT MANN NEWS

Amid Akal Takht vs CM Bhagwant Mann, a look at Jathedar role in turbulent panthic politics

June 17, 2026 12:31 am

Akal Takht Jathedar Kuldeep Gargaj's edict against Bhagwant Mann draws support from Opposition parties including Congress, BJP and Akali Dal, with the row set to heat up Punjab politics before Assembly polls.

Opposition in Punjab intensifies pressure on Mann, demands his resignation

June 16, 2026 8:47 pm

Issue transcends politics, touches core dignity; BJP says entire cabinet must step down

After Akal Takht declares Bhagwant Mann ‘anti-Guru’, is AAP in trouble in Punjab?

June 16, 2026 5:35 pm

Controversy disrupts party's poll messaging as it comes days after Kejriwal declared Mann as the CM face, Opposition on the attack

'Neither my height nor my body build matches': Mann on viral video after Akal Takht rejects AI claim

June 16, 2026 1:51 pm

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has rejected Akal Takht's observations on the controversial video, alleging political motives behind the criticism and defending Punjab's anti-sacrilege law.

Akal Takht panel declares Punjab CM Mann ‘anti-Guru’, AAP rejects charge

June 16, 2026 2:15 am

Forensic reports cited by Akal Takht term viral sacrilege video authentic and not AI-generated; AAP says reports do not establish identity of person seen in clip.

Mann again: Kejriwal announces CM face, hints at early elections

June 13, 2026 1:11 pm

Praising Mann’s tenure, Kejriwal described him as an honest leader whose integrity remained unquestioned throughout his term.

Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal declares Bhagwant Mann as CM face, hints at early elections

June 13, 2026 6:31 am

Kejriwal also highlighted the AAP government’s welfare initiatives, including 300 units of free electricity for domestic consumers and the recently launched Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, under which health treatment worth up to Rs 10 lakh has been made available free of cost.

‘Desperate bid to regain power’: Why Bhagwant Mann is talking about an SAD-BJP reunion

June 10, 2026 11:35 pm

While BJP and SAD leaders have largely avoided making definitive public statements on a possible alliance, rival parties have repeatedly raised the issue, as have BJP leaders like Capt Amarinder Singh and former Punjab chief Sunil Jakhar

Early warning bells for AAP in Punjab? Why groups that powered its 2022 win are protesting

June 07, 2026 6:21 pm

From apprentices and Sewa Kendra workers to job aspirants and government staff, agitations by multiple groups pose a challenge for the Bhagwant Mann-led government months before elections.

Corridors of power: Mann’s 32 gospel, AAP’s 'checkmate' of Khuddian and privilege of being Capt Amarinder

June 07, 2026 12:29 pm

Punjab's political scene is buzzing with discussions over Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s accurate prediction, the AAP’s handling of internal dissent, Capt Amarinder Singh’s continued influence and the debate surrounding a key regulatory appointment.

👁 Ajith's remuneration demands
‘There’s almost no one to offer it’: Tiruppur Subramaniam on Ajith’s big fee demand
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Tamil film financier Tiruppur Subramaniam sheds light on the ongoing delay in Ajith Kumar's next project, attributing it to the actor's high salary demands and the shortage of big-investment studios in the industry. He suggests that Ajith consider profit-sharing models with production houses to continue making films.

BHAGWANT MANN PHOTOS

Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu, seeks cancellation of 6 Rajya Sabha MPs’ membership

May 05, 2026 2:36 pm

Mann also presented papers to the President, signed by all AAP MLAs from Punjab, demanding the cancellation of the six MPs' memberships

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team enthrals spectators on day 2 of air show in Chandigarh

March 28, 2026 7:14 pm

The event, spread over two days, had a daily cap of 10,000 spectators. Shuttle buses were arranged from seven designated points, and entry was allowed only through passes

Punjab CM Inaugurates Harmanpreet Kaur and Yuvraj Singh Stands at new PCA stadium in Chandigarh

December 11, 2025 7:46 pm

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and top cricket officials inaugurated stadium stands named after Harmanpreet Kaur and Yuvraj Singh, honouring their contributions as the venue prepares to host its first men’s international match

Strong winds from stubble-burning areas deteriorate Delhi's AQI; AAP govt reacts

November 04, 2022 7:09 pm

Data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) Friday showed that air quality has deteriorated significantly due to strong upper level (700-1000 m) wind blowing towards Delhi from stubble-burning areas.

UP, Tamil Nadu, to Tripura: How state chief ministers marked Independence Day

August 15, 2022 6:25 pm

India@75: How chief ministers across country celebrated marked Independence Day

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ties the knot with Gurpreet Kaur

July 07, 2022 3:50 pm

In a low-key ceremony with only a few invited guests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will marry Gurpreet Kaur, a doctor, at his home on Thursday.

AAP's Bhagwant Mann takes oath as Punjab CM

March 16, 2022 5:15 pm

Chanting 'Jo Bole So Nihal' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', Bhagwant Mann thanked the people who attended the swearing-in ceremony.

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