Karamjit Singh Rintu
Chairman Amritsar Improvement Trust || AAP ,Punjab
About
Karamjit Singh Rintu is an experienced politician who has served in various significant capacities, contributing to the growth and administration of Amritsar city. Originally associated with the Indian National Congress, he was elected as the Mayor of Amritsar Municipal Corporation in January 2018, becoming the eighth Mayor of the holy city and earning praise for his leadership in urban management. In a notable political shift ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) — inducted into the party by national leaders — marking a new chapter focused on development and governance reforms.
In 2025, Rintu was appointed Chairman of the Amritsar Improvement Trust (AIT), where he now oversees and directs strategic development projects aimed at infrastructure enhancement, sustainability, and civic improvements across the city
Personal Life
| Full Name | S. Karamjit Singh Rintu |
| Designation | Chairman Amritsar Improvement Trust |
| Date of Birth | 25 August |
| Place of Birth | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Party Name | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) |
| Education | B.A. from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in 2002 |
| Father's Name | Sh. Jaswant Singh |
| Mother’s Name | Onkar Kaur |
| Spouse’s Name | Not available |
| Current Address | 39, Green Field, Majitha Road, Amritsar |
| Contact Number | 94170-41363 |
| | rintusandhu@gmail.com |
| Social Handles | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RintuKaramjit Twitter: https://x.com/karamjitrintu |
Interesting Facts
Key Achievements & Work
- Infrastructure & Development: Under his leadership as AIT Chairman, major civic works have been launched, including wide road renovations, premix surface work, road repairs in key localities, and park and parking area upgrades.
- Electricity & Utilities: He presided over expansion and modernization of power infrastructure in key Amritsar areas as part of broader state initiatives.
- Education & Civic Amenities: Rintu has been actively involved in enhancing government school infrastructure and other public facilities in Amritsar North.
- Sanitation & Public Spaces: AIT under his guidance also started cleanup drives for vacant plots and prioritised sanitation service coordination with municipal bodies.
Interests & Focus Areas
- Urban Development: Strong emphasis on improving roads, street lighting, sanitation, and basic amenities for residents.
- Public Welfare: Initiatives include upgrading public parks, enhancing parking facilities, and ensuring high-quality civic infrastructure.
- Education Support: Involved in boosting government school infrastructure and supporting educational reforms at a local level.
Community Engagement: Recognised for regular field visits and addressing local grievances personally to prioritise on-ground development.
Political Timeline
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2018: Karamjit Singh Rintu served as the 8th Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Amritsar, becoming the city’s first Sikh Mayor and a prominent civic leader in the holy city.
- 2022: He was originally with the Congress Party, under whose banner he was elected as mayor. Later, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) before the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, signalling a key political shift.
- 2025: In 2025, he was appointed Chairman of the Amritsar Improvement Trust, a body responsible for urban planning, infrastructure, housing, and civic development in Amritsar. In this role, he has overseen major development works including road construction, sanitation improvements, school infrastructure and power infrastructure upgrades across the city.
- AAP In-Charge, Amritsar North: Appointed as the Aam Aadmi Party’s in-charge for the Amritsar North Assembly Constituency on July 9, 2025, he is leading local development initiatives.
