Malwinder Singh Kang
Indian politician
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Malvinder Singh Kang is an Indian Politician, currently representing as the Member of Parliament for the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency.[1][2]
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 |
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. He is also a National Level Basketball Player.
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 | ||||