Jagroop Singh Gill, is an Indian lawyer, agriculturist, social worker and politician. In 2022, he became the Member of the Legislative Assembly (as an Aam Aadmi Party candidate) from Bathinda Urban Assembly constituency by defeating Manpreet Singh Badal (five-time MLA) by a margin of 63,581 votes. He was once a close associate of Manpreet Singh Badal.
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Wiki/Biography
Jagroop Singh Gill was born in 1953 (age 69 years; as of 2022) in Bathinda, Punjab. He studied BA and LLB from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (formerly Agra University).
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: brown
Family
parents and siblings
Jagroop is the son of Pal Singh. There is not much information about his mother.
wife and children
He is married to Kuldeep Kaur, who is a farmer and landlady by profession. The couple has a son, Harvinder Singh.
Address
Jagroop Singh Gill resides at #Z-6, 17292, (House No. 30001 as per epic) Main Gurukul Road, Gopal Nagar, Bathinda-151001.
Signature
Signature of Jagroop Singh Gill
livelihood
Jagroop Singh Gill started his political career by joining the Indian National Congress in the 1970s. In 1979, he was elected councilor of Bathinda Municipal Corporation for the first time. Subsequently, he won the elections five consecutive times and served as a councilor of Bathinda Municipal Corporation in 1989, 1992, 1997, 2008 and 2015.
Jagroop Singh Gill in his office
In 2021, he continued his winning streak by winning the MC elections for the seventh time from ward no. In Bathinda by 48 414 votes. With a clear majority, Jagroop Gill was the frontrunner and main contender for the post of Mayor in Bathinda MC. However, he was ignored and this became the reason for Jagroop’s exit from the Indian National Congress in August 2021.
Jagroop Singh Gill with Bathinda Mayor Raman Goyal.
Earlier, he also held the positions of Chairman of Bathinda Improvement Trust, Chairman of Bathinda District Planning Board, Vice Chairman and President of the Civic Body and President of the District Bar Association.
Jagroop Singh Gill is being appointed Chairman of District Planning Board of Bathinda.
On 2 August 2021, Jagroop Singh Gill joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Harpal Singh Cheema, Jarnail Singh, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Baljinder Kaur and Rupinder Kaur Ruby at the party office in Chandigarh.
Jagroop Singh Gill is joining Aam Aadmi Party
During a press conference, Harpal Singh Cheema said that Jagroop’s entry into AAP is a big blow to the party in the Malwa region. He said,
Gill has also been the President of the District Bar Association as well as the Chairman of the Municipal Council.
In 2022, he contested the Legislative Assembly elections from Bathinda Urban Assembly constituency on Aam Aadmi Party ticket. Jagroop won the election by defeating Manpreet Singh Badal (Congress candidate) by a margin of 63,581 votes.
Jagroop Singh Gill is campaigning for Aam Aadmi Party
After the victory, he addressed the media and said that instead of doing politics, he would work to strengthen the party. He also talked about bringing change in the environment of the city. He said,
My priority is to make Bathinda free from hooliganism and drugs. After differences, now there is no place for hooliganism in Bathinda. If anyone commits hooliganism, he will be dealt with strictly.”
salary/income
Jagroop Singh earned an income of Rs. 2,46,762 for the financial year 2020-2021.
net worth
His net worth in 2022 was estimated to be Rs. 133747000 approx.
property/property
movable property
- Bank Deposit- Rs. 11,43,784
Immovable property
- Agricultural land- Rs. 5,21,00,000
- Residential Building- Rs. 70,00,000 (by 2022)
Facts/General Knowledge
- Jagroop Singh Gill defeated five-time Congress MLA Manpreet Singh Badal by a margin of 63,581 votes. Reportedly, this was the largest ever margin of victory from the Bathinda Urban seat according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- In an interview after winning the 2022 Legislative Assembly elections from Bathinda Urban constituency, Jagroop Singh said that it was his dream to build a park along the canal in Bathinda and it will now be fulfilled. He further said that the work of making the city green will start as soon as the government is formed.
- Jagroop once had a very good relationship with Captain Amarinder Singh’s family.
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