PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi, October 17, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, wishing him a long and healthy life.

In a post on social media platform X, Modi wrote, “Birthday greetings to Punjab Chief Minister Shri Bhagwant Mann Ji. Praying for his long and healthy life.”

From Comedy to Politics

Bhagwant Mann was born on October 17, 1973, in Satoj village in Punjab’s Sangrur district. He gained recognition as a comedian and actor before entering politics. He studied commerce at Shaheed Udham Singh Government College and became known for television programmes such as Jugnu Kehnda Hai and Jugnu Mast Mast. His participation in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2008 brought him wider recognition.

Political Journey

Mann initially joined the People’s Party of Punjab before becoming associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he won the Sangrur parliamentary constituency. He retained the seat in the 2019 general elections.

In the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, Mann led the AAP campaign, which secured a majority in the state. He contested from the Dhuri constituency and won. He took oath as Punjab Chief Minister on March 16, 2022.

Mann’s journey from entertainment to public office has made him a prominent figure in Punjab politics. Modi’s birthday message marked the occasion with wishes for the chief minister’s health and long life.