Gobind Singh Deo

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Yang Berhormat Puchong Tuan
 Gobind Singh Deo

Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Puchong
Incumbent
Assumed office 
March 8, 2008
Preceded by Lau Yeng Peng (BN - MCA)
Majority 19,972

Political party Flag of Malaysia Democratic Action Party (DAP) - Pakatan Rakyat
Spouse Sangeeta Kaur Sidhu
Relations son of Karpal Singh
Children Jaydn Singh Deo and identical twins Keeshan and Kayden
Occupation Flag of MalaysiaMember of Parliament
Lawyer
Religion Sikh

Gobind Singh Deo is a prominent Malaysian lawyer and politician and is the current Member of Parliament representing Puchong. He is also the national legal bureau secretary of the Democratic Action Party.

Admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1996, a year after returning from Lincoln's Inn, Gobind is more known for being the son and protege of Karpal Singh, the National Chairman of the Democratic Action Party. His brother, Jagdeep Singh Deo, is a state assemblyman for Datuk Keramat state seat in Penang.

Since winning the constituency in the 2008 general elections, Gobind has already been making his rounds in Puchong, Bandar Kinrara and Seri Serdang townships under his constituency. He is currently expand his free legal aid and community services and is recruiting additional assistants to get the job done.[citation needed]

[edit] Election Results

Year Parliamentary seat Votes Obtained Majority Ballots Cast Opponent Turnout
2008 P103 Puchong 35,079 won by 19,972 59,317 Lau Yeng Peng (BN - MCA) 78.44%

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