Beant Singh’s Grandson Set to Become Union MoS in Modi Govt: Meet Ravneet Singh Bittu

Beant Singh’s Grandson Set to Become Union MoS in Modi Govt: Meet Ravneet Singh Bittu

Keywords: Ravneet Singh Bittu, Beant Singh, Union Minister of State, Congress, Punjab

New Delhi: Ravneet Singh Bittu, the grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, is set to become a Union Minister of State (MoS) in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Who is Ravneet Singh Bittu?

Ravneet Singh Bittu is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC).
He is currently the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), the state unit of the party.
He is a two-time Lok Sabha member, representing the Ludhiana constituency.

Political Career:

Bittu began his political career in 2007 when he was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
He served as the Minister of Transport and Aviation in the Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government.
In 2009, he was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time.
He was re-elected in 2014 but lost in 2019.

Family Legacy:

Ravneet Singh Bittu is the grandson of Beant Singh, who was the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995.
Beant Singh was assassinated by terrorists in 1995.
Bittu’s father, Tej Prakash Singh, was also a prominent Congress leader and served as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare in the Punjab government.

Recognition:

Bittu is known for his strong political leadership and commitment to public service.
He is considered a rising star within the Congress party.

Expected Role in Modi Government:

As an MoS, Bittu is expected to be assigned a portfolio related to his expertise or the interests of his constituency.
His appointment is seen as a strategic move by the Modi government to strengthen its ties with Punjab, a state crucial for its political fortunes.