Amarinder Singh

Date of Birth: March 11, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Captain Amarinder Singh, born as Amarinder Singh, is an Indian politician, military historian, and former soldier who served as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2017 to 2021. He is a prominent member of the Indian National Congress (INC) but later formed his own party, Punjab Lok Congress, in 2021. Born into the royal family of Patiala, he is the son of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh and Maharani Mohinder Kaur of Patiala. Amarinder Singh was educated at the prestigious institutions of Welham Boys’ School and Lawrence School, Sanawar, before attending the National Defence Academy and subsequently the Indian Military Academy. He served in the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. His political career began in earnest when he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1980. Known for his dynamic leadership and strong stance on issues affecting Punjab, Amarinder Singh has also authored several books on war and Sikh history.

5 Interesting Facts about Amarinder Singh

1. Amarinder Singh is popularly known as Captain Amarinder Singh due to his military background.

2. He resigned from the Lok Sabha in protest against Operation Blue Star in 1984.

3. He has written multiple books, including “The Last Sunset: The Rise and Fall of the Lahore Durbar.”

4. Under his leadership, Punjab saw significant developments in infrastructure and industry.

5. He was instrumental in the creation of the Punjab Lok Congress after leaving the Indian National Congress in 2021.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Amarinder Singh

1. “I have always put the interests of Punjab above everything else.”

2. “Military discipline has shaped my approach to politics.”

3. “History should be a tool for learning, not for division.”

4. “I resigned from the Lok Sabha in 1984 because my conscience did not permit me to continue.”

5. “Development and progress are the cornerstones of my vision for Punjab.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of his highest recorded net worth, Amarinder Singh’s estimated net worth is around ₹60 crores (approximately $8 million USD).

Children

Amarinder Singh has two children: 1. Raninder Singh – He is actively involved in politics and has also served as the president of the National Rifle Association of India. 2. Jai Inder Kaur – She is not publicly involved in politics but is known to be engaged in various social and cultural activities.