Amritpal Singh
Amritpal Singh Sandhu is an Indian politician, Sikh preacher, and pro-Khalistan separatist from Punjab.
Amritpal Singh Sandhu is an Indian politician, Sikh preacher, and pro-Khalistan separatist from Punjab. He has been a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha for Khadoor Sahib since 2024 and has led Waris Punjab De and its political successor, Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De).
Early life
Amritpal Singh was born on 17 January 1993 and is from Jallupur Khera in Punjab's Amritsar district. Sources report that he lived in Dubai for a period before entering politics and religious activism.
Rise to prominence
He came to wider attention in 2022 after becoming head of Waris Punjab De, an organisation founded by Deep Sidhu. Media reports describe him as a self-styled preacher who gained support through speeches on Sikh identity and social issues.
Political views and activism
Singh is widely described as a pro-Khalistan separatist and has called for a separate Sikh homeland. His public statements and gatherings drew major attention from Indian authorities and national media.
Arrest and legal proceedings
Indian police arrested Singh in April 2023 after a five-week manhunt. He was later detained under the National Security Act, and reports in 2024 noted that he contested and won a parliamentary seat while in custody.
Parliamentary career
In 2024, Singh won election to the Lok Sabha from Khadoor Sahib as an independent candidate. By January 2025, he was reported as leader of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De).
Key facts
- Amritpal Singh is a Sikh preacher and political figure from Punjab, India.
- He became head of Waris Punjab De in 2022 after the death of Deep Sidhu.
- He has publicly supported the Khalistan movement, which seeks a separate Sikh homeland.
- He was arrested by Indian police in April 2023 after a weeks-long manhunt.
- He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Khadoor Sahib in 2024.
Amritpal Singh has drawn attention in Canada because Khalistan-related politics are followed closely by parts of the Canadian Sikh diaspora, and Canadian media and Sikh organisations have reported on his activism and legal case.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amritpal_SinghSupports: Birth date, full name, political office, and leadership roles.
- BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64781830Supports: Background, move to Dubai, and appointment as head of Waris Punjab De.
- Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/amritpal-singh-who-is-he-and-why-was-he-arrestedSupports: Arrest details and description as a Sikh separatist.
- The News Minute — https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/explained-who-amritpal-singh-controversial-khalistan-ideologue-174867Supports: Birthplace, move to Dubai, and leadership of Waris Punjab De.
- NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amritpal-singh-khalistani-leader-amritpal-singh-explained-who-is-amritpal-singh-and-why-is-he-punjabs-most-wanted-3877395Supports: Background, Khalistan views, and prominence in Punjab politics.
- TIME — https://www.time.com/6265630/india-amritpal-singh-sikh-punjab-khalistan/Supports: Rise to prominence, leadership of Waris Punjab De, and separatist stance.
- Sky News — https://www.sky.com/story/sikh-separatist-leader-amritpal-singh-arrested-by-indian-police-after-weeks-on-the-run-12864867Supports: Arrest after weeks on the run and role as leader of Waris Punjab De.