Ajaib Singh Bhatti
Ajaib Singh Bhatti | |
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Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly | |
In office 16 June 2017 – 10 March 2022 | |
Preceded by | Dinesh Singh |
Succeeded by | Jai Krishan Singh |
Constituency | Malout |
Personal details | |
Born | Bilaspur, Punjab, India | 28 March 1951
Political party | INC[1] |
Other political affiliations | BJP |
Spouse | Manjit Kaur |
Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
Parent(s) | Arjan Singh and Sant Kaur |
Residence(s) | Malout, Punjab |
Ajaib Singh Bhatti was deputy speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022.
Early life
[edit]A. S. Bhatti started his career as a teacher in rural areas of Bathinda besides working as a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) for nearly a year. He joined Punjab Civil Services (executive branch) in 1984 and served in various magisterial and civilian assignments in different parts of the State.[2] He also served as Additional Deputy Commissioner in Muktsar and Bathinda districts. In 2007 he joined Indian National Congress.[3]
Political career
[edit]First time he contested in 2007 from Nathana Assembly constituency (now called Bhucho Mandi) and won by a small margin from Gura Singh Tungwali Sitting MLA. Second time contested from Bhucho Mandi in 2012 and won. Now, he is the MLA from Malout Assembly constituency.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ ThePrint (29 November 2023). "Ex-deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly Bhatti rejoins Congress". Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Ajaib Singh Bhatti elected as deputy speaker of Punjab assembly". Hindustan Times. 16 June 2017.
- ^ Ajaib Singh Bhatti chosen deputy speaker. 16 June 2017, The Tribune. Retrieved 16 June 2017
- ^ "Ajaib Singh Bhatti's Profile". Government of Punjab, India.