Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ties the knot with Haryana doctor Gurpreet Kaur; pictures inside

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Chandigarh, July 7

The regular ‘band, bajaa, baraat’ were missing but the festivities seemed intact as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann tied the knot with Dr Gurpreet Kaur from Pehowa in Kurukshetra in Haryana, here on Thursday.

It was a private ceremony without the usual crowds, so much a part of the big, fat Punjabi wedding. Though few details were available, visuals on television and Twitter showed Mann and his bride at the Anand Karaj ceremony.

Aam Aadmi Party colleague Raghav Chadha also shared some images on Twitter showing Mann, in his yellow turban with ‘kalgi’ and a gold coloured kurta-pyjama while Kaur donned a red coloured dress.

There were also pictures of the groom at his festooned home, walking under a ‘phulkari dupatta’ held up by Chadha among others, and at the ceremony.

Both Mann and Kaur could be seen smiling in one of the pictures, while another showed them sitting together for lunch post the wedding rituals.

One of Chadha’s post showed Mann and himself on a sofa. He quoted a Punjabi song of celebration, “Saade veer da vyah, Saanu gode gode chah”, as the caption.   

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Chadha, AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other leaders were also present at the ceremony.

Kejriwal played the role of an elder from Mann’s family and actively participated in the wedding rituals.

Later in a tweet, Kejriwal congratulated the couple.

“Wishing Bhagwant Mann and Gurpreet Bhabhi for marriage,” said Kejriwal.

Mann (48), the first chief minister of the state to get married while in office, tied the knot with Dr Gurpreet Kaur from Pehowa in Kurukshetra in Haryana.

This is Mann’s second marriage. He separated from his first wife in 2015 -- they have two children, daughter Seerat Kaur (21) and son Dilshan (17).

The wedding menu consisted of Dal Makhni, Chana Masala, Karahi Paneer, Navratan Biryani, Jeera Onion Pulao, Kalonji Wale Aloo and Continental dishes for main course and Moong Dal Halwa, Fresh Fruit Trifle, and Ice Cream for dessert.

Tight security arrangements were in place at the chief minister’s home in Sector 2.

Gurpreet Kaur (30) shared a picture of herself on Twitter and wrote, “Din Shagna Da Chadya  (the day of marriage has arrived)”.

She also thanked AAP leaders for their congratulatory messages.

According to party insiders, the wedding, being solemnised according to Sikh rituals, was attended by Mann’s mother and sister and just a few guests, including  Kejriwal and his family.

Mann’s sister Manpreet Kaur was dressed in a magenta coloured dress.

Before the wedding, Kejriwal told reporters at the airport, “Today is a day of immense happiness that my younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ji is getting married and is making a new beginning.

“May God bless him with a happy married life and both (the couple) always remain happy.

Chadha said, “A new chapter in CM Bhagwant Mann’s life is going to start today. I congratulate Mann saab’s family, his mother and sister. It will be a small function. Only family members will attend.” “We all are happy that happiness has returned to Mann saab’s family after a long time. It was his mother’s dream to see her son getting settled again. Today, that dream is going to come true,” he told reporters.

Gurpreet Kaur completed her MBBS from a private university in Haryana in 2018. She has two elder sisters who are settled abroad.

AAP leader and minister Harjot Singh Bains in a tweet said, “God Bless the Sweet Couple. I am happy for @BhagwantMann ji and Dr Gurpreet ji.”    

BJP leader Tarun Chugh also congratulated Mann on this occasion.

“Congratulations to Punjab Chief minister @BhagwantMann Ji on the occasion of his wedding. May Waheguru shower his blessings on the couple.”

15:53 07 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal poses with Mann and wife Gurpreet

Arvind Kejriwal stands alongside Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur as they click a wedding picture together.

15:26 07 Jul

Raghav Chadha makes appearance with Mann and his wife

Raghav Chadha poses with Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur.

14:38 07 Jul

Bhagwant Mann's mother poses with the couple

Bhagwant Mann's mother makes an appearance as she poses with the newly weds.

14:36 07 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal wishes the couple a happy married life

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wished Bhagwant Mann and Gurpreet Kaur a happy married life.

भगवंत मान और गुरप्रीत भाभी को विवाह की ढेरों शुभकामनायें। आप दोनों को भगवान खूब खुश रखे और दुनिया की सारी ख़ुशियाँ दें। https://t.co/7WjPTjuMGp

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 7, 2022

He wished the couple happiness. 

14:04 07 Jul

AAP leader Sanjay Singh makes appearance

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh makes appearance with the newly wed couple post their wedding celebrations.

13:57 07 Jul

Bhagwant Mann and Gurpreet Kaur seek blessings of elders

After the conclusion of Anand Karaj ceremony, the couple takes blessings of those present at the wedding.

13:14 07 Jul

The newly wed couple takes lunch

Bhagwant Mann takes lunch with his newly-wed wife Gurpreet Kaur post the wedding rituals.

12:59 07 Jul

Here's a glimpse of Punjab's 'Mann and wife' from the ceremony

12:40 07 Jul

Punjabi kitchen, Biryani, Pulao and Continental among the various cuisines of the menu

The food menu for the festivities is out and it has a varied range of options.

From 'assorted green salads' to 'navratan biryani', Mann has opted for various cuisines for his guests.

12:26 07 Jul

Bhagwant Mann and Gurpreet Kaur sit in front of Guru Granth Sahib

The couple are all smiles as they sit in front of Guru Granth Sahib.

12:18 07 Jul

Anand Karaj ceremony begins

The Anand Karaj ceremony of CM Bhagwant Mann and Dr Gurpreet Kaur has begun. 

The wedding will be solemnised according to Sikh rituals.

12:11 07 Jul

Bhagwant Mann arrives for ribbon-cutting ceremony

Mann was seen at the ribbon-cutting ceremony with AAP MP Raghav Chadha and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal standing next to him.

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