Sukhpal Singh Khaira | |
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| Leader of the Opposition Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 20 July 2017[1] – 26 July 2018[2] | |
| Preceded by | H. S. Phoolka[1] |
| Succeeded by | Harpal Singh Cheema[3] |
| Constituency | Bholath, Kapurthala district |
| Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly for Bholath | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| In office 24 March 2017 – 3 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bibi Jagir Kaur |
| In office 1 March 2007 – 6 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bibi Jagir Kaur |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1965 Kapurthala, Punjab, India |
| Political party | INC (Until 2015; 2021-) |
| Other political affiliations | PEP (2019-21) AAP (2015-18) |
Sukhpal Singh Khaira (born 13 January 1965) is an Indian politician serving as Indian National Congress MLA from Bholath constituency as his third term. He was the leader of opposition in Punjab Legislative Assembly during July 2017 to July 2018. He is the chairman of All India Kisan Congress since July 2022.
He started his political career with Youth Congress. In 1997, He became the vice-president of Punjab Youth Congress. He got political legacy from his father Sukhjinder Singh Khaira, a stalwart Akali leader. He is the national chairman of Kisan and Khet Mazdoor Congress.
- ^ a b PTI (20 July 2017). "AAP's Sukhpal Khaira new leader of opposition in Pb Assembly". Business Standard India. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Tikku, Aloke (26 July 2018). "AAP In Turmoil In Punjab, Top Leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira Sacked". NDTV. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "AAP removes Khaira, appoints Harpal Cheema as leader of opposition". Tribune. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2022.