Randeep Surjewala is a well-known figure in Indian politics, currently affiliated with the Indian National Congress. This comprehensive biography delves into his life, career, and contributions to the political landscape.
Wiki/Biography
Randeep Singh Surjewala entered the world on Saturday, June 3, 1967, in Chandigarh. A Gemini, he completed his schooling at Adarsh Baal Mandir High School and Arya Senior Secondary School in Narwana, Haryana. His academic pursuits led him to earn a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from DAV College, Chandigarh in 1981, followed by a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1985. He furthered his education with a Post Graduation in Political Science from Panjab University in 1995.
He began his legal career in 1988 at the age of 21, initially working with Shroff & Company. By 1991, he was practicing at the High Court of Punjab & Haryana. His early involvement with the Congress party, assisting his father, a prominent party member, significantly shaped his political journey.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’10”
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste, and Wife
Randeep Surjewala hails from a Jat family. His father, Chaudhary Shamsher Singh Surjewala, was a respected Congress politician, serving multiple terms as an MLA in the Haryana Legislative Assembly and as an MP in 1993. His mother, Vidya Surjewala, is a homemaker. He has three elder sisters: Madhu Dalal, Poonam Chaudhary, and Neeru (deceased).
He married Gayatri (a homemaker) on December 26, 1991. The couple has two sons, Arjun (elder) and Aditya.
Career
Randeep’s political involvement began alongside his father’s work within the Congress party in Haryana. He became a key member, taking on the role of Joint Secretary of the Haryana Youth Congress in 1986—remarkably, as the youngest to hold the position. His rise continued, eventually becoming General Secretary of the Haryana Youth Congress. His first attempt at election in the 1993 Haryana Assembly by-elections was unsuccessful.
After dedicated work in his constituency, his 1996 Assembly election victory against the then Chief Minister, Om Prakash Chautala, marked a significant turning point. Re-elected in 2000, he was appointed National President of the Indian Youth Congress, a post he held until 2005, becoming its longest-serving president. Subsequent appointments included Secretary of the All Indian Congress Committee (AICC) and Working President of the Haryana Congress.
His political career has seen him serve as a Cabinet Minister in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government, holding various portfolios. While he faced electoral setbacks in 2019, his recent appointment as General Secretary In-charge of Madhya Pradesh (August 17, 2023) underscores his continued influence within the party.
Controversies
Surjewala’s career has not been without controversy. Incidents include his involvement in a case concerning a Dalit girl’s rape and his controversial remarks about Afzal Guru and the Pulwama terror attack.
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Assets/Properties
The following table summarizes Randeep Surjewala’s declared assets (as of 2019):
| Asset Type | Value (INR) |
|---|---|
| Cash | 76,000 |
| Bank Deposits | 66.95 Lacs |
| Agricultural Land (Narwana, Haryana) | 17.50 Lacs |
| Commercial Buildings | 1.63 Crores |
| Residential Building (Chandigarh) | 18 Lacs |
Salary & Net Worth
- Salary (as an MLA): 1 Lac INR + allowances
- Net Worth (as of 2019): 4.39 Crores INR
Facts/Trivia
Randeep Surjewala enjoys ghazals, poetry, trekking, and camping. He is a vegetarian and a close confidante and advisor to Rahul Gandhi.
