Ranjit Singh Talwandi
Ranjit Singh Talwandi | |
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| ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਤਲਵੰਡੀ | |
 Talwandi in 2021 | |
| Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Punjab | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Constituency | Raikot |
| Secretary General of Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) | |
| Assumed office 26 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Chairman of Punjab Small Scale Industries and Exports Corporation (PSIEC) | |
| In office 1997–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1956 |
| Died | 5 December 2023 (aged 67) Chandigarh, India |
| Political party | Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) |
| Other political affiliations | Shiromani Akali Dal (till 2020) |
| Spouse | Sartaj Kaur |
| Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
| Parents |
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| Website | Ranjit Singh Talwandi on Facebook |
Ranjit Singh Talwandi (Punjabi: ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਤਲਵੰਡੀ; 3 July 1956 – 5 December 2023) was an Indian politician who was the Secretary General of Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt).[1][2] He served as Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Raikot (2002-2007).[3] He was son of Jagdev Singh Talwandi, former president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Shiromani Akali Dal.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Talwandi was born on 3 July 1956, to father Jagdev Singh Talwandi and mother Mohinder Kaur.[5] He had three siblings, including SGPC member Jagjit Singh Talwandi and Shiromai Akali Dal (Sanyukt) Women's Wing President Harjit Kaur Talwandi.[6][4] His son Jagteshwar Singh died in a car accident in 2015.[7]
Ranjit Singh Talwandi died on 5 December 2023 at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, where he had been being treated for a prolonged illness. He was 67.[8]
Political career
[edit]Talwandi contested his first election in 1997 from Raikot, and was elected in 2002 from same constituency.[9] He also served as Chairman of Punjab Small Industries and Exports Corporation (PSIEC). In 2017, during campaigning for assembly elections, former Deputy Minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal promised ministry to Talwandi at a rally in Khanna.[10] In July 2020, he joined Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic), which later merged into Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt). In September 2021, he was appointed secretary general of the party.[11][2] In October 2021, Talwandi was detained by UP Police, who left for Lakhimpur Kheri.[12]
Electoral performance
[edit]2002
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAD | Ranjit Singh Talwandi | 44,388 | 49.14% | ||
| INC | Harmohinder Singh Pardhan | 37989 | 42.06% | ||
| LBP | Avtar Singh Mullanpuri | 3087 | 3.42% | ||
| Turnout | 90323 | ||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Jathedar Ranjit Singh Talwandi becomes Secretary General SAD Sanyukat". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Ranjit Singh Talwandi appointed as SAD (S) Secretary General". uniindia.com. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Raikot Assembly Constituency Election Result - Legislative Assembly Constituency". resultuniversity.com. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Punjab CM mourns passing away of Jathedar Jagdev Singh Talwandi's wife Mohinder Kaur". www.punjabnewsexpress.com. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Ranjit Singh Talwandi(SAD):Constituency- KHANNA(LUDHIANA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "SAD (Sanyukt) expands set-up". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Former SAD MLA Talwandi's son, another youth killed in accident". The Indian Express. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ Former SAD MLA Ranjit Singh Talwandi passes away
- ^ "Raikot Election and Results 2018, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up, Current MLA and Previous MLAs". Elections in India. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Dy CM promises minister rank to Talwandi". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Ex-SAD chief Talwandi's son joins Dhindsa, says Sukhbir lacks vision". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Lakhimpur Kheri: SAD (Sanyukt) delegation detained in Uttar Pradesh | Chandigarh News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.