Fourth Badal ministry
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The Fourth Badal ministry was the Council of Ministers headed by Parkash Singh Badal in the state of Punjab, India.[1] It was formed after the victory of the alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2007 Punjab Legislative Assembly election. Parkash Singh Badal was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab on 1 March 2007.
Fourth Badal ministry | |
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 Ministry of Punjab | |
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| Date formed | 1 March 2007 |
| Date dissolved | 14 March 2012 |
| People and organisations | |
Head of government | Parkash Singh Badal |
Member parties | SAD BJP |
Status in legislature | Majority coalition government |
| History | |
| Election | 2007 |
Outgoing election | 2007 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | First Amarinder Singh ministry |
| Successor | Fifth Badal ministry |
The ministry consisted of members from the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2009, Sukhbir Singh Badal was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister.
The ministry remained in office until the completion of its term in 2012, after which the Fifth Badal ministry headed by Parkash Singh Badal assumed office.
Tenure
The Fourth Badal ministry came to power after the SAD–BJP alliance won the 2007 Punjab Legislative Assembly election. Parkash Singh Badal returned as Chief Minister of Punjab for his fourth term.
The government was a coalition administration consisting of ministers from both alliance partners. During the tenure of the ministry, Sukhbir Singh Badal was appointed Deputy Chief Minister in 2009.
The ministry continued in office until 14 March 2012, when the Fifth Badal ministry assumed office after the 2012 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.
Council of Ministers
| S.No | Name | Constituency | Department | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Parkash Singh Badal Chief Minister of Punjab |
|
SAD | ||
| Deputy Chief Minister | |||||
| 2. | Sukhbir Singh Badal Deputy Chief Minister |
|
SAD | ||
| Cabinet Ministers | |||||
| 3. | Parminder Singh Dhindsa |
|
SAD | ||
| 4. | Bikram Singh Majithia |
|
SAD | ||
| 5. | Ajit Singh Kohar |
|
SAD | ||
| 6. | Gulzar Singh Ranike |
|
SAD | ||
| 7. | Bhagat Chunni Lal |
|
BJP | ||
| 8. | Sucha Singh Langah |
|
SAD | ||
Major decisions
Coalition administration
The Fourth Badal ministry was formed as a coalition government between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party following the 2007 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.
Appointment of Deputy Chief Minister
In 2009, Sukhbir Singh Badal was appointed Deputy Chief Minister during the tenure of the government.