Bhagwant Mann Birthday Special | A look at his journey from Punjab’s comedy king to his unwavering dedication in politics
Bhagwant Mann turns 50 | Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann also known as a dynamic and talented leader- a man behind transforming Punjab to ‘Rangla Punjab’ turns 50 today.
A comedian-turned-politician, Bhagwant Mann is an Indian politician who made a transition from being a stand-up comedian to entering politics. His unwavering dedication in serving Punjab and trying to make significant progress in almost every sector of Punjab.
But however, no notable change has been witnessed in the crime and drug sectors in Punjab as the crime and drug rate in Punjab is increasing with the each passing day and is also raising questions on the law-and-order situation in the state.
An uptick in criminal cases is a serious issue for society and as well as the people of Punjab. Every day such incidents are coming to the fore where unscrupulous miscreants are committing crimes openly
A look at Mann's journey from Punjab’s comedy king to his unwavering dedication in politics
Comedian-turned politician and current Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann has seen a meteoric rise in his career, debuting in 2011 and making it to the CM's post in the state in a span of 11 years.
Born at Satoj village of Sangrur in 1973, Bhagwant Mann has had an eventful journey from starting his career as a comedian to becoming the Punjab Chief Minister.
Mann graduated in 1992 from Shaheed Udham Singh Government College. His stint as a stand-up comic in the popular show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2006, when Congress leader and his now political rival Navjot Singh Sidhu was a judge of the reality show, garnered him popularity. His comedy shows revolved around social and political issues, and he used satire to comment on various aspects of society.
Bhagwant Mann's entry into politics can be traced back to his growing interest in social and political issues. He decided to use his platform and popularity as a comedian to address these issues more directly. He entered mainstream politics in 2011 by joining Manpreet Singh Badal-led Punjab People's Party. In 2012, he unsuccessfully contested the elections from the Lehragaga constituency.
Bhagwant Mann left Punjab People's Party and joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2014. For the first time in his political career then, he successfully contested the election from the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat. After the 2017 Assembly elections, Mann was made the party's state unit chief.
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Standup comedian-turned politician and a man with a golden heart, known for his humor and satire character, Bhagwant Mann became Chief Minister of Punjab in 2022, following the Aam Aadmi Party's landslide victory in the state assembly election.
Bhagwant Mann’s incumbent political establishment has made him a significant figure in Punjab's political landscape. It is to be noticed that Punjab scaled new heights of development under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann.
- With inputs from agencies
