Laljit Singh Bhullar is an Indian politician from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) serving in the Punjab state government. He represents the interests of people from Punjab, particularly in areas such as prisons reform, transportation, and social welfare.

Political Career

     Member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Bhullar is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India focused on anti-corruption, governance reform, and social welfare.

2024 Lok Sabha Election

              He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab.

According to election data, he was 42 years old at the time, with educational qualification listed as 12th pass.

               His professions include agriculture and commission agent/shop & salary.

He had two criminal cases registered against him in the affidavit, total assets around ₹9.1 crore, and liabilities about ₹20.2 lakh.

Role in Punjab Government

    Cabinet Minister — Jails Department

Bhullar assumed office as the Jails Minister of Punjab in a cabinet reshuffle under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

As Jails Minister, his stated goal is to transform prisons into rehabilitation centers (“Sudhaar Ghar”) focusing on training inmates for self-employment and social integration.

Initiatives and Work

               Under his leadership in the Punjab Jails department:

    Prison Reforms & Admin Actions

Suspended 26 jail officers and staffers for dereliction of duty to enforce discipline.

Distributed appointment letters to newly recruited prison officials (teachers, clerks, warders, Group-D staff) to strengthen institutional capacity.

Promoted senior officials (e.g., AIGs/Superintendents) to improve prison management.

Development & Rehabilitation Efforts

Advocated for vocational training initiatives in prisons, including new Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for skills like plumbing and electrical work.

               Overseen release of life-term convicts showing good conduct to aid reintegration.

 Pushed for infrastructure improvements and plans for a modern central headquarters for the jail  department.

Other Public Duties

        Road Safety & Hit-and-Run Scheme

In November 2025, as Transport Minister, he launched an action plan for the “Hit-and-Run Compensation Scheme” aimed at addressing long-pending compensation cases and improving road safety outcomes.

     Public Engagement

Participated in Independence Day celebrations as a chief guest, highlighted government support for freedom fighters’ families and disaster response assistance