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Virbhadra Singh
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- Born 23 June 1934
- Birth Place Sarahan, Bushahr, Simla Hill States, Punjab States Agency, British India (now In Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India)
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Indian National Congress
- In Office 4th Chief Minister Of Himachal Pradesh 25 December 2012 - 27 December 2017, MLA, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly 2017-2021, Minister Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises 19 January 2011 - 26 June 2012, Minister Of Steel 28 May 2009 - 18 January 2011, Minister Of State For Industries September 1982 - April 1983, Minister Of State For Tourism, Civil Aviation December 1976 - March 1977, President Of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee 23 August 2012 - 1 January 2013
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Virbhadra Singh BIOGRAPHY
Virbhadra Singh (June 23, 1934 - July 8, 2021): A Legacy in Himachal Pradesh Politics Virbhadra Singh, a prominent figure in Indian National Congress, served as Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister for six terms spanning over two decades. His political career, marked by an enduring presence, included n...
Virbhadra Singh PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Ratna Kumari (1954; died 1983), Pratibha Singh (1985), |
| Children | 6 (including Vikramaditya and Abhilasha) |
| Education | Colonel Brown Cambridge School, St. Edward's School, Bishop Cotton School, St. Stephen's College, Delhi University |
POSITIONS HELD BY Virbhadra Singh
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Member of the 15th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 7th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh | 8 April 1983 - 5 March 1990 |
| Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh | 3 December 1993 - 24 March 1998 |
VIRBHADRA SINGH NEWS
Development, not corruption, will be the poll issue in Himachal Pradesh, says Anand Sharma
October 12, 2017 8:53 pm
Congress's Anand Sharma said the BJP had not yet ordered a probe into the corruption charges against BJP president Amit Shah's son Jay
Congress veteran Vidya Stokes to retire, wants Virbhadra Singh to contest from Theog
October 12, 2017 7:47 pm
In the 2012 Himachal Pradesh polls, Virbhadra Singh had fought from the Shimla (Rural) constituency, which will now be contested by his son
Himachal polls: Vikramaditya Singh seeks Congress ticket from Virbhadra's seat
October 11, 2017 3:48 am
The move comes after Vikramaditya called a meeting a fortnight ago of panchayat representatives and other constituents of Shimla (Rural), addressed by the Chief Minister proposing his son’s name to step into his shoes.
Himachal Pradesh polls: Virbhadra Singh dares BJP to name their candidate
October 10, 2017 2:13 am
“Congress will win 45 seats or even more .We will be forming the government. Our slogan is Mission Repeat 2017. The party is fully united and ready for the polls," Virbhadra Singh said.
Rahul Gandhi names Virbhadra Singh as Congress CM face in Himachal
October 08, 2017 7:55 am
Rahul Gandhi's announcement came at the Congress rally, Vikas se Vijay ki Aur, at Mandi's Paddal ground, which was held amid the party's factional fight between Chief Minister Virbhadra and PCC president Sukhwinder Sukhu.
Virbhadra Singh will be CM face in Himachal Pradesh, says Rahul Gandhi
October 07, 2017 2:53 pm
Rahul Gandhi's announcement comes in the backdrop of infighting in the party between Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh and PCC president Sukhwinder Sukhu.
Rahul Gandhi kicks off Congress campaign in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh
October 07, 2017 12:38 pm
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will kick off the party’s campaign in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh on Saturday by addressing a rally in Mandi district.
Income tax case: Before poll, Virbhadra Singh gets HC jolt
October 06, 2017 6:36 am
Virbhadra Singh is also facing a CBI chargesheet, filed at the CBI court in New Delhi in disproportionate assets case and another case registered by the ED on charges of money laundering.
Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh battles corruption charges and a confident BJP
October 06, 2017 6:03 am
The BJP, for its part, has to contend with resentment in the traders’ community — its main vote-bank — especially against GST.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS in Bilaspur
October 04, 2017 12:07 am
The AIIMS in Bilaspur is proposed to be constructed in 205 acres provided by the state government.
