Dr. Ravjot Singh’s journey from medical practice to the Punjab Cabinet connects two important aspects of public life: healthcare and elected representation. An Aam Aadmi Party leader and MLA from Sham Chaurasi in Hoshiarpur district, he has progressed from practising medicine to handling responsibilities in the state government.
Photograph: Dr. Ravjot Singh. Photo source: Yugmarg.
Medical Background and Connection with Hoshiarpur
Before entering the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Dr. Singh established his professional identity as a doctor. His 2022 election affidavit records an MD in Medicine from PGI, Chandigarh, completed in 2002. His medical career has also been associated with Ravjot Hospital & Cardiac Centre in the Model Town area of Hoshiarpur.
His experience in medicine forms an important part of his public profile, alongside his subsequent work as a constituency representative and minister.
Political Entry and the 2022 Breakthrough
Dr. Singh joined the Aam Aadmi Party in September 2013. His electoral journey included contesting the Sham Chaurasi Assembly seat in 2017 and the Hoshiarpur parliamentary constituency in 2019, before securing victory in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections.
Contesting from Sham Chaurasi (SC), he received 60,730 votes, defeating Congress candidate and former MLA Pawan Kumar Adia by 21,356 votes. His share of the total votes polled was 48.97%. The result brought him into the 16th Punjab Legislative Assembly as a first-time MLA.
Following his election, he identified healthcare, road connectivity, internet access and basic amenities in the semi-hilly Kandi belt among his constituency priorities. These issues reflect the practical challenges faced by residents of Hoshiarpur’s more remote villages.
Cabinet Induction and Ministerial Responsibilities
Dr. Singh was inducted into Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Cabinet on September 23, 2024, initially receiving the Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs portfolios.
His responsibilities subsequently changed. As of October 2026, he holds the Jails, Parliamentary Affairs and NRI Affairs portfolios. He assumed charge as Jails Minister in March 2026, outlining priorities concerning prison facilities, rehabilitation and the correctional system.
Continuing Engagement with Sham Chaurasi
His constituency work remains part of his ministerial schedule. On October 19, 2026, he reviewed projects concerning Health and Wellness Centres, Aam Aadmi Clinics, playgrounds and civic development in Sham Chaurasi, directing officials to expedite pending work.
From medical practice in Hoshiarpur to legislative representation and Cabinet office, Dr. Ravjot Singh’s career forms part of the district’s contemporary political history. His public responsibilities now span local development, state administration and issues affecting Punjabis living overseas.
Sources
- PRS Legislative Research: MLA profile.
- ADR/MyNeta: 2022 election affidavit and educational qualifications.
- Ravjot Singh: medical career background.
- The Tribune, 18 March 2022: political journey, election victory and Kandi priorities.
- Sham Chaurasi Assembly election results, 2022.
- The Tribune, 23 September 2024: Cabinet induction.
- The Times of India, 27 March 2026: Jails portfolio.
- Yes Punjab, 19 October 2026: current portfolios and constituency development review.