Rattan Singh Ajnala

Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2009–2014
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byRanjit Singh Brahmpura
ConstituencyKhadoor Sahib
In office
2004–2009
Preceded byTarlochan Singh Tur
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
ConstituencyTarn Taran
Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly
In office
1994-2005
Preceded byHarcharan Singh Ajnala
Succeeded byHarpartap Singh
ConstituencyAjnala
In office
1985-1987
Preceded byHarcharan Singh Ajnala
Succeeded byHarcharan Singh Ajnala
ConstituencyAjnala
Personal details
Born (1944-01-16) 16 January 1944
Tanda, Punjab, India
PartyUnaffiliated
Other political
affiliations
SpouseDr. Avtar Kaur
Children2 sons
As of 22 September, 2009
Source:

Rattan Singh Ajnala (born 16 January 1944) is a former member of the 15th Lok Sabha who represented the Khadoor Sahib constituency of Punjab. He represented the Tarn Taran constituency of Punjab in the 14th Lok Sabha and is a former member of Shiromani Akali Dal.[1]

Political career

Ajnala is a four time member of Punjab Legislative Assembly from Ajnala Assembly Constituency.[2] His entrance into politics was marked by his election as MLA in 1985 as a candidate of Shiromani Akali Dal.[3] He was elected from this constituency again in 1994 in a by-election as an Independent politician, although affiliated with Akali Dal – Parkash Singh Badal Group. Ajnala was victorious again in 1997 as a candidate of Shiromani Akali Dal, as well as 2002.[4] He was elected as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha in 2004 from Tarn Taran, and in 2009 from newly formed Khadoor Sahib.[5][6] His son Amarpal Singh Ajnala was elected from Ajnala Assembly Constituency in 2012.

Ajnala was expelled from Shiromani Akali Dal on 12 November 2018, after which he formed Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) with Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, Sewa Singh Sekhwan, Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, and his son Amarpal Singh Ajnala.[7] Him and Amarpal Singh Ajnala left Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) and re-joined Shiromani Akali Dal on 13 February 2020 in Rajasansi in the presence of Sukhbir Singh Badal.[8] However, Ajnala rejoined Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) shortly afterwards again.

Electoral performance

2009 Indian general election: Khadoor Sahib
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
SAD Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala 467,980 49.43
INC Rana Gurjeet Singh 4,35,720 46.03
BSP Surinder Singh Shahi 13,333 1.41
Margin of victory 32,260 1.41
Turnout 9,46,645 70.64
SAD win (new seat)

References

  1. ↑ "Profile – Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala". Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "I ndia Elections – Ajnala". Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ajnala, Vidhan Sabha 1985". India Votes. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ajnala constituency 1997 Result". Result University. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Tarn Taran Sabha Results 2004". IDRS Consulting. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Khadoor Sahib Sabha Results 2009". IDRS Consulting. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Akali Dal expels MP Brahmpura, Ajnala, their sons from party". Tribune India. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Former MP Rattan Ajnala, Son Amarpal Bony rejoin SAD". Trubune India. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
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