Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh, on May 14, 2021 declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the State.
- The Chief Minister made these announcements during the State-level celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, held virtually in view of the second wave of COVID-19 infections.
- Initially, the sub-divisions of Malerkotla and Ahmedgarh, as well as the sub-tehsil of Amargarh, would be included in the newly created district.
