Former Chief Minister
Gurnam Singh is an Indian political figure who served as Chief Minister of Punjab. This draft profile brings together the recorded tenure information, party association and historical context available in the state chief-minister chronology checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Full name | Gurnam Singh |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Office | Chief Minister |
| Profile status | Former Chief Minister |
| Political party / affiliation | Akali Dal – Sant Fateh Singh Group (PUF); Shiromani Akali Dal (UFP till 1970) (BJS 1970-71); Akali Dal Sant Fateh Singh Group; Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Recorded terms found | 3 |
| Recorded total time in office | 262 days 1 year, 300 |
| Research snapshot | 27 July 2026 |
Who was Gurnam Singh?
Gurnam Singh is part of the political and administrative history of Punjab. The office of Chief Minister is the state government’s principal executive leadership position and is normally held by the person able to command confidence in the legislative assembly.
Terms as Chief Minister
The chronology records the following term entries:
| Term | From | To | Party / alliance in source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 March 1967 | 25 November 1967 | Akali Dal – Sant Fateh Singh Group (PUF) |
| 2 | 17 February 1969 | 27 March 1970 | Shiromani Akali Dal (UFP till 1970) (BJS 1970-71) |
| 3 | 27 March 1970 | 14 June 1971 |
Political party and public career
The state chronology associates Gurnam Singh with Akali Dal – Sant Fateh Singh Group (PUF); Shiromani Akali Dal (UFP till 1970) (BJS 1970-71); Akali Dal Sant Fateh Singh Group; Shiromani Akali Dal. Party names and alliances sometimes changed across separate terms, so each individual tenure should be reviewed when the post is finalised.
As Chief Minister, Gurnam Singh would have led the council of ministers, coordinated state policy, represented the government in the legislature and advised the Governor on executive matters during the recorded tenure.
Place in the state’s political history
This profile is included in the complete Chief Minister archive for Punjab. Multiple non-consecutive terms belonging to the same person are kept in one profile rather than being published as duplicate posts. Acting or short-duration administrations are retained when they are identified in the source chronology.
Frequently asked questions
Was Gurnam Singh a Chief Minister of Punjab?
Yes. Gurnam Singh is listed in the state’s Chief Minister chronology.
Which political party was Gurnam Singh associated with?
Akali Dal – Sant Fateh Singh Group (PUF); Shiromani Akali Dal (UFP till 1970) (BJS 1970-71); Akali Dal Sant Fateh Singh Group; Shiromani Akali Dal
How many times did Gurnam Singh serve?
The extracted chronology contains 3 recorded term entries.
Sources and editorial note
State chronology: Chief Ministers of Punjab.
Biographical reference page: Gurnam Singh profile.
Draft status: political history, party labels, exact term dates and biographical details should be independently checked before publication. The featured image is an original state-themed editorial graphic, not a portrait of the politician.
