Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Gulzar Chahal Appointed Vice-Chairperson of Punjab Planning Board
Gulzar Chahal, a close associate of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the Punjab Planning Board.
He replaces Rajinder Gupta, who resigned to join the Rajya Sabha.
Chahal previously served as the treasurer of the Punjab Congress Committee and has also been involved in cricket administration and the entertainment industry.
His new role comes with a cabinet rank, an office, a bungalow, and a vehicle, although the specific terms of his appointment are yet to be announced.
Gulzar Chahal appointed as Vice-Chairperson of Punjab Planning Board with cabinet rank.
Chahal is known for his close ties with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu.
He replaces Rajinder Gupta, who resigned to join the Rajya Sabha.
Chahal previously served as the treasurer of the Punjab Congress Committee and was president of the Punjab Cricket Association.
His new role includes an office, official bungalow, vehicle, and other perks, but the terms of reference are not yet issued.
- Who
- Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal
- What
- Appointed as Vice-Chairperson of Punjab Planning Board
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by Rajinder Gupta's resignation
- Appointee
- Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal
- Position
- Vice-Chairperson of Punjab Planning Board
- Cabinet Rank
- Yes
- Previous Role
- PCC Treasurer
- Replaced
- Rajinder Gupta
- Associated with
- Navjot Singh Sidhu, Bhagwant Mann
- Previous Positions
- President of Punjab Cricket Association, Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur
