Harmeet Singh Sandhu addressing supporters during the Tarn Taran by-election campaign (Photo: File)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu is leading from the Tarn Taran seat in the Lok Sabha by-elections 2025, results of which will be declared by the evening as the Election Commission of India counts votes.
AAP leader Harmeet Singh Sandhu led by over 11,500 votes against Sukhwinder Kaur of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), according to Election Commission of India (ECI) data at around 12:30 am.
Harmeet Singh Sandhu is a veteran Indian politician associated with the AAP. Before switching to national-level politics, he served multiple terms in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, representing Tarn Taran.
Harmeet Singh Sandhu Age is 54 years, who brings decades of political experience into this campaign and combining the energy of seasoned grassroots leadership with mature statesmanship.
He is married to Kawaljit Kaur, who has remained his partner through his long political journey, though she stays largely out of the electoral spotlight.
Harmeet Singh Sandhu currently represents the Aam Aadmi Party having shifted allegiance over time. His association with AAP underlines an embrace of the reformist and populist ethos.
He is contesting and leading, according to early Trends from Tats Tarn Taran is a constituency in Punjab which has known him well since his days in the state assembly.
Sandhu obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and completed his studies in the year 1990. This foundation supports his political style, rather well-grounded.
His official residential address is House No. 102, Sandhu Enclave, Amritsar Road, Tarn Taran.
In his affidavit, Sandhu declares assets worth around Rs. 6.24 cr. and liabilities at approximately ₹1.24 cr. These figures provide an idea of his material standing.
Sandhu's election affidavit gives an honest account of his financial and legal record. This is a common requirement, and his form is in the public domain to be scrutinized by the voters and the media.
Sandhu has consistently attracted debate and scrutiny throughout his career. There are those who point to potential contradictions between his populist persona and the significant declared assets, arguing that his political rhetoric should be further deconstructed.
His affidavit further reveals that several pending legal charges include mischief, wrongful restraint, obstruction of public ways, rioting with deadly weapons and unlawful assembly as per various sections of the IPC.
In the last few years, Sandhu has reported an annual income ranging from Rs. 16.8 lakh to Rs. 21.8 lakh in his Income Tax Returns. These are declared openly in his statutory filings, reflecting steady earnings.
Disclaimer: All details are based on publicly available records, election affidavits, and official statements. Information is accurate as of October 2025.
