Pratibha Singh

Congress

DOB 16 Sep 1956

Age 69 years

birth palce Shimla

profession Politician

Pratibha Singh biography

Pratibha Singh, the Member of Parliament from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, embodies a complex story of political lineage, personal loss, and the ongoing pursuit of influence. As the widow of the six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, her political journey is intertwined with his legacy and the challenges of carving her own path. Currently, she is also the president of the HP Congress Committee (HPCC).

Born in 1956, Pratibha Singh hails from the Keonthal royal family, adding an element of dynastic influence to her political background. She married Virbhadra Singh in 1985, entering a world deeply rooted in Himachal's political landscape. While she remained largely outside the public sphere during her husband's career, her support and influence within the family were undeniable.

Pratibha was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 2004 from the Mandi constituency, which was also represented by Virbhadra earlier. She defeated the BJP’s Jairam Thakur from the same seat in the 2013 poll, which was vacated after Virbhadra took charge as the CM. She again won from Mandi in a by-poll in 2021 after the seat was vacated following the death of the sitting BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma.

However, before 2024, she announced that she would not contest the Lok Sabha elections.

Pratibha Singh personal life

Spouse

Late Virbhadra Singh

News

PRATIBHA SINGH NEWS

Pratibha Singh Himachal Pradesh Congress

Congress dissolves Himachal unit, Pratibha Singh says told to continue as state chief

November 07, 2024 7:19 am

Move comes months after party failed to wrest any of the four Lok Sabha seats in the state from the BJP

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Anger against Independents joining BJP helped Congress win Dehra, Nalagarh bypolls: Pratibha Singh

July 13, 2024 4:41 pm

The Congress won the Dehra assembly seat for the first time on Saturday with its candidate Kamlesh Thakur, the wife of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, defeating BJP candidate Hoshiyar Singh by a margin of 9,399 votes.

Modi disappointed Himachal, Gadkari resolved issues of highways: Congress's Pratibha Singh

April 05, 2024 3:27 pm

Himachal faced the worst ever natural disaster during the monsoons but no special financial assistance was given by the Centre.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Congress leader Rajeev Shukla in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

Congress high command to decide on Pratibha Singh’s LS poll candidature: Rajeev Shukla

March 28, 2024 10:22 am

Six-member Himachal Pradesh Congresss Coordination Committee holds its first meeting in Chandigarh

‘BJP’s work in Himachal better than ours’: Congress MP Pratibha Singh amid turmoil in state

March 03, 2024 10:57 am

This comes days after Pratibha Singh’s son state PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh offered his resignation from the Sukhu Cabinet while accusing the latter of humiliating his father. However, sources had said that he had later “withdrawn his resignation”.

Himachal results: Long in Virbhadra shadow, wife Pratibha sees a chance in the sun

December 09, 2022 3:05 pm

First to stake claim, in subtle hit to Congress leadership, says can't neglect family of the late doyen

Pratibha Singh throws hints, old dilemma for Congress: too many CM aspirants in Himachal

December 09, 2022 9:52 am

Although they have claimed that the CM face will eventually be picked by the newly elected MLAs with the consent of party high command, the three leaders, separately, have staked claim to the top post, directly or indirectly.

HP’s Pratibha, Vikramaditya join Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in MP

November 28, 2022 7:27 am

Along with her son Vikramaditya Singh, she joined Rahul Gandhi in his yatra which has covered more than 1,300 km since it began more than two months ago.

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Pratibha Singh: When Virbhadraji there, no one would even aspire to replace him as CM... Now all hopeful

November 09, 2022 7:04 am

“Jai Ram Thakur had Modiji's blessings and could have done something about the state's debt. Lekin inhone maanga hee nahin... If you won't ask for help, how will the PM know?”

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Under BJP rule, debt burden reached Rs 70K cr, unemployment crossed 10-lakh mark: Pratibha

October 28, 2022 3:50 am

Pratibha, the Mandi MP, also reiterated her party's poll promises of restoring the old pension scheme for state government employees, providing Rs 1,500 per month to every woman and free 300 units of electricity to domestic consumers.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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