Amritpal Singh: Age, Height, Wife, Family, Biography

Amritpal Singh, who is famously referred to as “Bhindranwale 2.0” in Punjab’s religious and political circles. Being one of the most prominent figures known for his leadership of the organization ‘Waris Punjab De’. Check out this article to learn that the journey from a small village in Punjab to becoming a significant influencer in the state’s socio-political landscape is both intriguing and complex.​

Amritpal Singh’s Biography

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Who is Amritpal Singh?

Amritpal Singh Sandhu is a Sikh political activist and preacher. He was born on January 17, 1993 in Amritsar, Punjab. Sandhu is known to be a leading figure in the Khalistan movement which majorly runs in Punjab, India. 

In 2024, Amritpal Singh also got the opportunity to become the Member of Parliament in India’s Lok Sabha representing the constituency of Khadoor Sahib in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab.

Amritpal Singh Early Life and Education

Amritpal Singh was born on January 17, 1993, in Jallupur Khera village which is located in the Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district. Amritpal Singh grew up in a traditional Sikh family and  his father’s name is Tarsem Singh who is a farmer, while his mother, Balwinder Kaur, is a homemaker. He has an elder brother named Harpreet Singh and twin sisters. ​

Amritpal had completed his early education up to the 10th grade at a school in Pheruman, Amritsar, in 2008. He did a polytechnic course at Lord Krishna Polytechnic College in Kapurthala, Punjab. However, he did not complete the programme and later moved to Dubai to join his family’s transport business. ​

Amritpal Singh History

Amritpal Singh is from a small town in Amritsar, named Jallupur Khera. He moved to Dubai around 2012, working in his family’s transport business. In Dubai, he was active on social media especially Facebook where he used to discuss issues in Punjab.

Amritpal Singh got widely noticed in 2019, which was during farmer protests against India’s agricultural laws. He strongly supported the protests and also backed Deep Sidhu, a Punjabi actor‑turned‑activist, which helped his voice reach more people.

In August 2022, following Deep Sidhu’s death in a car accident, Amritpal had to return to India to take over the leadership of Waris Punjab De, an organization founded by Sidhu with the aim of fighting for social justice and preserving Punjab’s rights and culture. On September 29, 2022, during the first anniversary of the organization’s founding, Amritpal was officially appointed as its chief.

Khalistan and Bhindranwale styling

Amritpal publicly supports the Khalistan movement, a movement for a separate homeland/country for people of the Sikh religion. He has issued many statements in public in favour of Khalistan, stating, “Our dream of Khalistan shouldn’t be considered evil or taboo. It needs to be studied from an intellectual perspective to determine its geopolitical benefits. It’s an ideology, and ideologies never perish. We are not asking for it from Delhi.” In another comment, he declared the feeling of Khalistan will continue to exist among the people and no one could quell it. He even threatened Union Home Minister Amit Shah, declaring that he would suffer the same fate as Indira Gandhi, who was murdered by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984.

Who is Amritpal Singh Wife?

Amritpal Singh wife name is Kirandeep Kaur. As per the data available online, Amritpal Singh got married to a UK- based NRI girl named Kirandeep Kaur in the month of February 2023.

Kirandeep Kaur known to be an Indian physiotherapist, who lives in the UK. Amritpal Singh and his wife Kirandeep Kaur wedding took place in his ancestral place which is in Jallupar Khera, Amritsar. 

As per the information available online, wife of Amritpal Singh, Kirandeep Kaur has ancestral roots in Jalandhar.

Amritpal Singh Wife Controversy

Kirandeep Kaur was detained at Amritsar airport on April 20, 2023, because she attempted to depart for London. This detention was a preventive action, carried out under the same legal framework used for questioning associates of the fugitive suspect.

Lesser Known Facts on Amritpal Singh Sandhu

1. Amritpal Singh has just completed Class 10 and also he did not complete his polytechnic course in Kapurthala. 
2. After the demise of Deep Sidhu who was the founder of Waris Punjab De, Amritpal Singh was appointed as the leader of the organization. 
3. Amritpal Singh had launched the ‘Amrit Parchaar’ campaign, encouraging people to become Khalsa Sikhs. This campaign saw hundreds convert in Sri Ganganagar and Amritsar, including Sikhs and Hindus from across India. He also initiated the ‘Ghar Wapsi’ campaign, resulting in several hundred Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians becoming Khalsa Sikhs in Anandpur Sahib, with support from the Haryana Gurudwara Parbhandak Committee.
4. In July 2024, his elder brother, Harpreet Singh, was arrested by Jalandhar Rural police in Phillaur for possession of ICE (methamphetamine)

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