Lesser Known Facts of Parkash Singh Badal’s Life
Parkash Singh Badal born on December 8, 1927, in a village named Abul Khurana (now in Pakistan), he hailed from a Jat Sikh family.
Parkash Singh Badal received his education at the Christian College in Lahore. Badal began his political career in 1947.
Prakash Singh Badal and his wife Surinder Kaur have two children Sukhbir Singh Badal and Preneet Kaur.
Parkash Singh Badal’s friend & then Deputy PM Devilal performed Kanyadan at his daughter’s marriage as he was lodged in jail at that time.
In 1998 when Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Govt was facing trust vote he ensured last minute support of 5 INLD MPs.
Parkash Singh Badal was not ready to include Bikram Majithia in cabinet as he feared allegations of dynasty but after one call from OP Chautala’s close associate he agreed.
In 2019 when Haryana gave hung verdict Parkash Singh Badal was requested by BJP to make contact with JJP leadership.
PM Modi agreed to have Akali Dal Minister in his cabinet after Parkash Singh Badal made personal call to him.
Parkash Singh Badal was Youngest Sarpanch, Youngest CM & Oldest CM.
Parkash Singh Badal sent his Modified Toyota for CM Modi’s Rathyatra in 2002 Gujarat Elections and another one was provided by Gopinath Munde.