Harpreet Kaur Babla Age, Wiki and Bio

Harpreet Kaur Babla

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/01/1965
Age60 years

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionPolitician
Political Party
  • Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Indian National Congress
Political Journey
  • Elected as a councillor in Chandigarh mayoral election on a Congress ticket (2001)
  • Elected as a councillor in Chandigarh mayoral election on a Congress ticket (2021)
  • Joined BJP (2021)
  • Elected as the Mayor of Chandigarh (2024)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolConvent of Jesus & Mary School, Dehradun
College/University
  • Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Post Graduate Government College for Girls – Sector-11, Chandigarh
Degrees
  • M.A. in English from Panjab University
  • B.A Hons in History from Post Graduate Government College for Girls

Personal Life

Zodiac SignAquarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date15/02/1987

Family

FatherMakhan Singh (retired army colonel) (deceased)
SpouseDevinder Singh Babla (politician)
ChildrenSon - 2: Yudhveer Singh, Paramveer Singh Babla

Career

OverviewHarpreet Kaur Babla has had a significant impact in local politics, notably serving as a councillor and being elected as the Mayor of Chandigarh. Her political career includes a strategic switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party after initially being elected under the Indian National Congress. She played a crucial role in the BJP's recent mayoral victory, showcasing her influence in the city’s political landscape.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Her husband, Devinder Singh Babla, serves as vice president of the Chandigarh BJP.
Harpreet made a notable political transition by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party after her election in 2021.
In 2025, she won the mayoral election by a narrow margin, illustrating her political acumen.