Ajaib Singh Bhatti

Ajaib Singh Bhatti was deputy speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022.

Ajaib Singh Bhatti
Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly
In office 16 June 2017 – 10 March 2022
Preceded by	Dinesh Singh
Succeeded by	Jai Krishan Singh
Constituency	Malout
Personal details
Born	(1951-03-28) 28 March 1951 (age 74) Bilaspur, Punjab, India
Political party	INC[1]
Other political affiliations	BJP
Spouse	Manjit Kaur
Children	2 sons and 1 daughter
Parent(s)	Arjan Singh and Sant Kaur
Residence(s)	Malout, Punjab

Early life

A. S. Bhatti started his career as a teacher in rural areas of Bathinda besides working as a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) for nearly a year. He joined Punjab Civil Services (executive branch) in 1984 and served in various magisterial and civilian assignments in different parts of the State.^[2] He also served as Additional Deputy Commissioner in Muktsar and Bathinda districts. In 2007 he joined Indian National Congress.^[3]

Political career

First time he contested in 2007 from Nathana Assembly constituency (now called Bhucho Mandi) and won by a small margin from Gura Singh Tungwali Sitting MLA. Second time contested from Bhucho Mandi in 2012 and won. Now, he is the MLA from Malout Assembly constituency.^[4]