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Bhagwant Mann

Bhagwant Singh Mann is an Indian politician and former comedian who has served as the 17th Chief Minister of Punjab since 16 March 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bhagwant Singh Mann is an Indian politician and former comedian who has served as the 17th Chief Minister of Punjab since 16 March 2022. He represents the Dhuri Assembly constituency and has been the Aam Aadmi Party’s state convener in Punjab since 2019. Before becoming chief minister, he was a member of the Lok Sabha from Sangrur.

Early life and background

Bhagwant Singh Mann was born on 17 October 1973 in Satauj, in Punjab’s Sangrur district. Public sources describe him as having worked in entertainment before entering politics.

Political career

Mann entered active politics in Punjab in the early 2010s and later joined the Aam Aadmi Party. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Sangrur and later won the Dhuri seat in the 2022 Punjab Assembly election.

Chief Minister of Punjab

After Aam Aadmi Party’s victory in the 2022 Punjab Assembly election, Mann was sworn in as chief minister on 16 March 2022. He became the party’s first chief minister in Punjab.

Public image and earlier career

Before his political career, Mann was known to the public as a comedian and performer. His entertainment background remained part of his public identity after entering politics.

Key facts

  • Bhagwant Mann became Chief Minister of Punjab on 16 March 2022.
  • He has represented Dhuri in the Punjab Legislative Assembly since 2022.
  • He served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Sangrur from 2014 to 2022.
  • He has been the Aam Aadmi Party’s state convener in Punjab since 2019.
  • Before entering full-time politics, he was known as a comedian, actor, and singer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bhagwant Mann?
He is an Indian politician and former entertainer who has served as Chief Minister of Punjab since 2022.
When was Bhagwant Mann born?
He was born on 17 October 1973.
Which party does Bhagwant Mann belong to?
He is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party.
What constituency does Bhagwant Mann represent?
He represents the Dhuri Assembly constituency in the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
Did Bhagwant Mann serve in the Indian Parliament?
Yes. He was a Member of the Lok Sabha from Sangrur before becoming chief minister.
What was Bhagwant Mann’s career before politics?
He worked as a comedian, actor, and singer before becoming a full-time politician.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagwant_Mann
    Supports: Birth date, political offices, party affiliation, Dhuri constituency, and role as Chief Minister of Punjab.
  2. The Indian Express — https://indianexpress.com/about/bhagwant-mann/
    Supports: Lok Sabha membership dates, chief minister term, and Punjab Legislative Assembly membership.
  3. Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/politics/bhagwant-mann/articleshow/56872597.cms
    Supports: Political background, Aam Aadmi Party association, and earlier career as comedian and actor.
  4. Aam Aadmi Party — https://aamaadmiparty.org/bhagwant-mann/
    Supports: Party roles, chief ministerial position, and election-related biographical claims.