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Gurjeet Singh Aujla

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Indian National Congress (INC)
Member of Parliament, Amritsar Constituency
Punjab
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Gurjeet Singh Aujla is a prominent Indian politician and seasoned public administrator serving as the Member of Parliament for the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.
  • A heavyweight leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), he secured his third consecutive parliamentary term in the 2024 general elections.
  • He is nationally recognized for his sharp advocacy on border area drug mitigation frameworks, international trade corridors, and urban security networks.
  • He won his debut parliamentary campaign in a high-stakes 2017 by-election and successfully retained the holy city seat across 2019 and 2024.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad Command

About Gurjeet Singh Aujla

Gurjeet Singh Aujla’s public career is rooted in intense grassroots organization, civic welfare monitoring, and border security management across the Amritsar district of Punjab. Born on 10 May 1972 in Amritsar, he grew up in a family committed to public service and completed his graduation from Guru Nanak Dev University. He entered active public service through student youth movements and local municipal councils, building a reputation for absolute field availability during border flashpoints and urban infrastructure crises. Following his entry into the Lok Sabha via the 2017 by-election, he distinguished himself as an articulate and fierce debater, continuously driving central funding to expand the Integrated Check Post at Attari, modernizing municipal stormwater drainage blocks, and setting up tech-enabled anti-drug rehabilitation enclaves across the Majha belt.

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Education

1988
Secondary Schooling from Amritsar Government High School
1990
Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab Board
1993
Completed Graduation from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar

Political Journey

2005
Appointed Member of Congress District Core Committee
2017
Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in a high-stakes By-Election (Debut Term)
2019
Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Amritsar

Positions Held

  • 2017 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha - Three Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Amritsar 2017 Won 512587 52.17% 1,99,013
Lok Sabha Amritsar 2019 Won 542105 51.12% 99,625
Lok Sabha Amritsar 2024 Won 492410 44.28% 40,312

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 5.12 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 2.62 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.50 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 35 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Attari Trade Corridor Modernization: Driving central commerce allocations to expand warehouse capacity and automated scanners at the Attari international trade check-post
  • Anti-Drug Rehabilitation Networks: Launching state-backed, digitized youth counseling centers and vocational skill loops across high-vulnerability border blocks
  • Holy City Civic Overhauls: Coordinating with urban ministries to install high-capacity stormwater drainage and solid waste management plants in Amritsar
  • Border Safety Infrastructure: Directing constituency development grants to deploy comprehensive solar-powered street lighting near international border village lanes

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gurjeet Singh Aujla?

Gurjeet Singh Aujla is an Indian politician and a three-term Member of Parliament representing the Amritsar constituency in Punjab.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Indian National Congress (INC).

In which year did he make his parliamentary debut?

He won a high-profile parliamentary debut in the 2017 Amritsar by-election, succeeding Captain Amarinder Singh.

What specific security issue does he heavily champion in parliament?

He has been a primary and vocal national advocate for strict border drug tracking systems and advanced youth rehabilitation grids.

What is his educational background?

He completed his higher education, holding a Graduate degree from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar.