Former Chief Minister
Surjit Singh Barnala 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 | Surjit Singh Barnala |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Office | Chief Minister |
| Profile status | Former Chief Minister |
| Political party / affiliation | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Recorded terms found | 1 |
| Recorded total time in office | 1 year, 255 days |
| Research snapshot | 27 July 2026 |
Who was Surjit Singh Barnala?
Surjit Singh Barnala 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 | 29 September 1985 | 11 June 1987 | Shiromani Akali Dal |
Political party and public career
The state chronology associates Surjit Singh Barnala with 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, Surjit Singh Barnala 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 Surjit Singh Barnala a Chief Minister of Punjab?
Yes. Surjit Singh Barnala is listed in the state’s Chief Minister chronology.
Which political party was Surjit Singh Barnala associated with?
Shiromani Akali Dal
How many times did Surjit Singh Barnala serve?
The extracted chronology contains 1 recorded term entry.
Sources and editorial note
State chronology: Chief Ministers of Punjab.
Biographical reference page: Surjit Singh Barnala 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.
