Balwant Singh Thind


Balwant Singh was a leader of Shiromani Akali Dal. He was deputy chief minister and finance minister of Punjab, India. He was killed by terrorists in July 1990.

Personal Life

Born in 1929,in the village of Saidpur is a Kamboj. He started his political career as a member of the congress party and after losing his first election succeeded in getting elected in 1962.He later joined the Akali Dal.He has been minister of finance.
His family lives in Chandigarh.