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Amritpal Singh
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Amritpal Singh

Current (Detained under NSA)

Independent
Member of Parliament, Khadoor Sahib Constituency
Punjab
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Amritpal Singh is a highly controversial Indian radical activist and separatist politician who serves as the Member of Parliament for the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab.
  • Contesting as an Independent candidate from prison, he secured a historic victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with a massive mandate.
  • He is the head of the radical organization "Waris Punjab De" and is currently detained under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
  • His platform emphasizes radical Sikh identity, regional autonomy frameworks, anti-drug community networks, and prisoner release legal links.
Source: ECI, Ministry of Home Affairs Records, Punjab Police Intelligence Dossiers

About Amritpal Singh

Amritpal Singh’s rapid transformation from a digital activist into an elected Member of Parliament represents one of the most polarizing events in modern Punjab politics. Born on 17 January 1993 in Jallupur Khera, Amritsar, he completed his early schooling locally and pursued a diploma in mechanical engineering before relocating to Dubai to work in his family’s transport enterprise. In 2022, following the passing of activist-actor Deep Sidhu, Amritpal returned to India to assume the leadership of “Waris Punjab De,” launching a highly synchronized campaign that blended intense anti-drug de-addiction drives with radical separatist rhetoric advocating for an independent Sikh state. Following a major multi-state security crackdown in early 2023, he was arrested and detained under the National Security Act at Dibrugarh Central Jail. Running his debut election campaign entirely from his cell in 2024, his grassroots network executed a successful digital strategy that defeated major established parties by over 1.97 lakh votes. Under strict judicial parole, he took his parliamentary oath, remaining a primary point of observation for federal security agencies.

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Education

2009
Secondary Schooling from Sant Avtar Singh Ji Senior Secondary School, Seechewal
2011
Pursued Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Lord Krishna Polytechnic College, Kapurthala

Political Journey

2022
Returned to India; Appointed Chief of Waris Punjab De organization
2023
Arrested under National Security Act (NSA); Detained in Assam
2024
Contested from prison; Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Khadoor Sahib

Positions Held

  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Khadoor Sahib 2024 Won 404342 38.44% 1,97,120

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 1.65 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 95 Lakhs
Immovable Assets ₹ 70 Lakhs
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Community De-addiction Networks: Organizing traditional community-led religious de-addiction bootcamps across rural Majha blocks
  • Bandi Singhs Legal Advocacy: Spearheading high-profile legal coordination demanding the immediate release of long-detained Sikh political prisoners
  • Khadoor Sahib Rural Drainage: Directing local area allocations via proxy boards to repair dilapidated drainage structures across border villages
  • Sikh Identity Education: Promoting traditional Gurmat scriptural literacy and cultural preservation hubs among rural youth

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Amritpal Singh?

Amritpal Singh is a radical activist and politician serving as the Member of Parliament representing the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab.

Which political party does he represent?

He contested and won the 2024 Lok Sabha general elections as an Independent candidate.

What unique legal status does he hold while serving as an MP?

He is currently detained under the National Security Act (Act) at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, having contested and won his seat from prison.

What organization does he head?

He is the leader of "Waris Punjab De," a radical socio-religious group established by the late actor-activist Deep Sidhu.

What is his educational background?

He completed his higher school education and pursued a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Kapurthala, Punjab.