Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Scarborough, Metropolitan Toronto, Canada |
Latest News about Jagmeet Singh
28/04/2025
In the 2025 Canadian federal election, Jagmeet Singh led the New Democratic Party to its worst performance in history, with the party losing official status in the House of Commons by dropping below 12 seats. Singh himself was defeated in the Burnaby Central riding after switching from Burnaby South. On election night, he announced his immediate resignation as NDP leader, paving the way for an interim replacement and a new leadership election in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jagmeet Singh Jimmy Dhaliwal |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Jimmy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|
| College/University | University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Ontario |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. (Biology) LL.B. |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1979 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Scarborough, Metropolitan Toronto, Canada |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Hometown | Windsor, Ontario |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Wife/Spouse | Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu (a fashion designer and co-founder of the Punjabi clothing line Jangiiro) |
| Children | Anhad Kaur |
Family
| Father | Jagtaran Singh (Psychiatrist) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Harmeet Kaur (Banker) |
| Brother | Gurratan Singh Dhaliwal (Lawyer) |
| Sister | Manjot Dhaliwal |
Career
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
|---|---|
| Political Party | New Democratic Party |
| Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jagmeet Singh is the Leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017, previously serving as a Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament. | |
| 2. He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, with his first name, Jagmeet, meaning 'friend of the Earth.' | |
| 3. Jagmeet's parents sent him to Punjab, India, at age one, before reuniting in St. John’s and Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador. | |
| 4. Facing racism growing up, he decided to stop cutting his hair and embrace his cultural heritage as a Sikh. | |
| 5. Despite being bullied, Jagmeet's parents taught him martial arts for self-defense, including Taekwondo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. | |
| 6. At age 10, Jagmeet was sexually abused by his Taekwondo coach, disclosed years later in his book. | |
| 7. Relocating to Windsor, Ontario, Jagmeet faced severe bullying and attended school in Michigan. | |
| 8. Before politics, he practiced law, providing free legal counsel and advice to various groups in need. | |
| 9. Jagmeet entered politics at his brother’s encouragement, aiming to represent equality and justice. | |
| 10. In 2011, he became the first turbaned Sikh to sit in Queen’s Park, representing the Peel region. | |
| 11. In 2023, Jagmeet committed to pursuing justice in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, expressing accountability concerns for Narendra Modi. | |
| 12. He was the first non-white politician to lead a major federal political party in Canada. |