Ajaib Singh Bhatti Explained

Ajaib Singh Bhatti
Birth Date:28 March 1951
Birth Place:Bilaspur, Punjab, India
Residence:Malout, Punjab
Office:Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly
Term Start:16 June 2017
Term End:10 March 2022
Successor:Jai Krishan Singh
Party:INC[1]
Otherparty:BJP
Spouse:Manjit Kaur
Children:2 sons and 1 daughter
Parents:Arjan Singh and Sant Kaur
Constituency:Malout

Ajaib Singh Bhatti was deputy speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022.

Early life

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

First time he contested in 2007 from Nathana Assembly constituency (now called Bhucho Mandi) and won. Second time contested from Bhucho Mandi in 2012 and won. Now, he is the MLA from Malout Assembly constituency.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: ThePrint . Ex-deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly Bhatti rejoins Congress . 10 May 2024 . 29 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510132019/https://theprint.in/india/ex-deputy-speaker-of-punjab-assembly-bhatti-rejoins-congress/1864606/ . 10 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Ajaib Singh Bhatti elected as deputy speaker of Punjab assembly. 16 June 2017. Hindustan Times.
  3. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/ajaib-singh-bhatti-chosen-deputy-speaker-of-punjab-assembly-423283 Ajaib Singh Bhatti chosen deputy speaker
  4. Web site: Ajaib Singh Bhatti's Profile. Government of Punjab, India.