Balwan Poonia is an Indian politician and farmer activist from Rajasthan. He is also a elected member of the 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing Bhadra constituency as a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

Political career
Poonia is the Joint Secretary of the Rajasthan unit of the All India Kisan Sabha and has been at the forefront of farmers agitations in the state. He has been involved in fights for lower electricity rates, fairer price for crops, debt relief, investments in irrigation, as well as insurance and pensions for farmers. In 2018, Poonia led a 58-day fight against excessive interest charged by State Bank of India to farmers in Hanumangarh district. The struggle culminated with Rs. 16,52,000 being refunded to farmers.