Governor Shri Balramji Dass Tandon was born in Amritsar, Punjab on 1st November, 1927. He completed his graduation from Punjab University, Lahore. He was actively involve`d in various social activities and causes of public interest. His selflessness in social service and public welfare works made Shri Tandon popular among the masses.

Shri Balramji Dass Tandon was first elected as Corporator of Amritsar Municipal Corporation in 1953 and became member of Vidhan Sabha from Amritsar 4 times i.e. in year 1957, 1962, 1967 and 1977. In Vidhan Sabha elections of 1997, Shri Tandon was elected from Rajpura Vidhan Sabha constituency. He has served as Cabinet Minister in Punjab in various ministries like industry, health, labour and employment. From 1979 to 1980, Shri Tandon served as the Leader of Opposition in Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Shri Tandon has taken part in the International Conference of Labour Department in Geneva as deputy leader of Indian delegation. He has also represented Indian team in the conference of SAARC Nations in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. Nepal.