| 1. Tota Singh was a former Indian minister and senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal. |
| 2. He served as the Minister for Agriculture & NRI Affairs in the Punjab Government under the Shiromani Akali Dal in 2012. |
| 3. In 1969, Tota Singh became the party’s district president in Ferozepur district. |
| 4. He was appointed as the Chairman of the Punjab Mandi Board in 1985 under Surjit Singh Barnala’s ministry. |
| 5. Tota Singh was known as 'Jathedar' for his seniority in the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab. |
| 6. He was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly from the Moga constituency in 1997. |
| 7. In 2020, Tota Singh authored a book called 'Gatha Purkeyan di.' |
| 8. When drug abuse was a concern in Punjab, he proposed that all politicians undergo a dope test. |
| 9. Tota Singh passed away on 21 May 2022, and his cremation took place on 24 May 2022. |
| 10. His granddaughters actively participated in his final rites, highlighting gender equality within the family. |