27 Mar 2023
Top 10 Female Politicians of Punjab
Here is a list of some of the most prominent female politicians from Punjab who have made significant contributions to the state’s political landscape:
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal (b. 1945) – A senior Congress leader, Bhattal was the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab, serving from 1996 to 1997. She has also held other significant positions in the state government.
Preneet Kaur (b. 1944) – A member of the Indian National Congress, Preneet Kaur has served as the Minister of State for External Affairs and has been elected multiple times as a Member of Parliament from Patiala.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal (b. 1966) – A member of the Shiromani Akali Dal and wife of Sukhbir Singh Badal, Harsimrat Kaur Badal has served as a Member of Parliament from Bathinda and as the Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries.
Kirron Kher (b. 1955) – A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a noted actress, Kirron Kher has been elected as a Member of Parliament from Chandigarh.
Dr. Daljit Kaur Cheema – A member of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Dr. Cheema has been actively involved in the party’s affairs and has served as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
Aruna Chaudhary (b. 1955) – A Congress leader, Chaudhary has served as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly and held various ministerial positions in the state government.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu – A member of the Indian National Congress and wife of Navjot Singh Sidhu, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has served as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Amritsar East.
Simarjeet Kaur Bains – A member of the Lok Insaaf Party, Simarjeet Kaur Bains has been elected as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Ludhiana North.
Gurpreet Kaur – A member of the Aam Aadmi Party, Gurpreet Kaur has been elected as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Bathinda Rural.
Neelam Sohal – A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Neelam Sohal has been actively involved in the party’s affairs in Punjab and held various positions at the local level.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may not cover every influential female politician in Punjab. Additionally, rankings and prominence can change over time.
