Malwinder Singh Kang
Malvinder Singh Kang | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Manish Tewari |
| Constituency | Anandpur Sahib |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Aam Aadmi Party |
Malvinder Singh Kang is an Indian Politician, currently representing as the Member of Parliament for the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.[1][2]
Kang is a member and chief spokesperson of Aam Aadmi Party for Punjab.
Early life and education
Kang was born in Rayatpura Distt. Bhind in Madhya Pradesh. He completed his higher education at Panjab University, Chandigarh and earned a Master of Arts in History in 2002 and LLB.
Originally active in Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab (including as state general secretary and spokesperson), he resigned in 2020 in protest against the farm laws and joined AAP in 2021.[3]
As an MP and party spokesperson, Kang has been involved in political and public issues, including, Advocating for infrastructure improvements and civic issues in towns like Kharar., Voicing concerns on educational governance and local university matters, Opposing policies seen as adverse to Punjab’s interests, Commenting on national legislation and policy debates in Parliament. Professionally, he is trained as an advocate (lawyer).[3]
Political career
Malvinder Singh Kang contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election as a candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party and elected as a Member of Parliament from Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.
Raised concerns related to farmers’ income security, MSP framework, and post–farm-law agrarian reforms. He Also Spoke on issues affecting Punjab’s agrarian economy, including debt relief and crop diversification.[4]
Kang Voiced strong positions on Centre–State relations, particularly matters impacting Punjab’s administrative and financial rights and Raised objections to policies perceived as encroaching on state autonomy.[5]
He Highlighted issues related to universities, students, and youth employment. Also Spoke on governance and funding challenges in higher education institutions.[6]
Kang Raised questions on road, rail, and civic infrastructure in Punjab, especially in semi-urban and border areas. He Advocated for faster execution of central projects in his constituency.[7]
Kang Participated in debates on legislative bills, emphasizing constitutional values, transparency, and public accountability.[8]
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAP | Malwinder Singh Kang | 313,217 | 29.08 | ||
| INC | Vijay Inder Singla | 302,371 | 28.07 | ||
| BJP | Subhash Sharma | 186,578 | 17.32 | ||
| SAD | Prem Singh Chandumajra | 117,936 | 10.95 | ||
| BSP | Jasvir Singh Garhi | 90,157 | 8.37 | ||
| SAD(A) | Khushalpal Singh Mann | 24,831 | 2.31 | New | |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 6,402 | 0.59 | ||
| Majority | 10,846 | 1.01 | |||
| Turnout | 1,077,123 | ||||
| AAP gain from INC | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Punjab Lok Sabha Election Results Winners Full List 2024: Gurjeet Singh Aujla leads in Amritsar, Amrinder Singh Raja ahead in Ludhiana". Zee Business. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Party changers | Shifting hues". India Today. 13 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Punjab: Malvinder Singh Kang, who quit BJP over farm laws, joins AAP". The Times of India. TNN. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "MP Malvinder Kang writes to Amit Shah, opposes Haryana's proposed assembly in Chandigarh". www.punjabnewsexpress.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Political Profile of Malvinder Singh Kang, Aap Party, Anandpur Sahib, and Net Worth". India TV News. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "AAP MP Malvinder Kang raises important issues related to education in Parliament". Babushahi.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Kang reviews civic issues in Kharar". The Times of India. 28 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Malvinder Singh Kang | PRSIndia". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 16 February 2026.