| Other Name(s) |
Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, Dr. Daljit S Cheema |
| Profession |
Politician, Doctor |
| Physical Stats |
| Height (approx.) |
5′ 8″ (172 cm) |
| Eye Colour |
Brown |
| Hair Colour |
Salt & Pepper |
| Politics |
| Political Party |
Shiromani Akali Dal
 |
| Political Journey |
• 1993: Joined Shiromani Akali Dal
• 2009: Contested the Lok Sabha elections from Anandpur Sahib constituency on a ticket of the Shiromani Akali Dal and lost
• 2012: Elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly from Rupnagar constituency
• 2012-2017: Appointed as Education Minister of Punjab
• 2017: Contested the Legislative Assembly from Rupnagar constituency on a ticket from the Shiromani Akali Dal and lost
• 2022: Contested the Legislative Assembly from Rupnagar constituency on a ticket from the Shiromani Akali Dal and lost
• 2024: Contested the Indian General Elections from Gurdaspur Constituency on a ticket from the Shiromani Akali Dal and lost |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
2 March 1962 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) |
62 Years |
| Birthplace |
Mari Bhuchian village in Sri Hargobindpur, District. Gurdaspur, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Pisces |
| Signature |
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| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Gurdaspur, Punjab |
| School |
GHS Mari Buchian, Gurdaspur (1978) |
| College/University |
• SCD Government College, Ludhiana (1981)
• Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab (1985)
• Rajindra Medical College & Hospital Patiala (1991) |
| Educational Qualification(s) |
• M.B.B.S. from Guru Gobind Singh Medical College
• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) from Rajindra Medical College & Hospital |
| Religion |
Sikhism |
| Caste |
Jat |
| Address |
911 , Baba Isher Singh Nagar , Dheena , Dhin , Jalandhar Cantt |
| Controversy |
Fake affidavit Case
In December 2019, a case was registered against Daljit Singh Cheema in the court of Additional District Judge Sandeep Kumar for allegedly filing false affidavit before the Gurdwara Election Commission and the ECI. |
| Social Media |
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
Harwinder Kaur Cheema (Gynecologist; Working as Prof. & Head Deptt. Of Obs. And Gyane, PIMS Jalandhar) |
| Children |
Son– Aasdeep Singh
Daughter– Amandeep Kaur |
| Parents |
Father– Sher Singh |
| Siblings |
Brother(s)– Parminderpal Singh, Purshotam Singh, Kulwant Singh
Sister– Jasbeer Kaur |
| Money Factor |
| Salary/Income (approx.) |
Rs 9,49,275 (as of 2023) |
| Assets/Properties (as of 2023) |
Movable Assets
• Cash: Rs. 70,000
• Bank Deposits: Rs. 9,39,422
• Jewellery: Rs. 18,63,400
Immovable Assets
• Commercial Buildings: Rs. 31,82,000
• Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,78,94,625
|
| Net Worth (approx.) |
Rs. 2,05,20,967 |
