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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
Amit Shah rally in Kangra: ‘Virbhadra most corrupt CM in Himachal history’
September 23, 2017 1:19 am
“Above all, Virbhadra Singh has acquired yet another distinction of not quitting the post even after serious corruption charges," Amit Shah said.
Congress believes in 'balanced, uniform' development of Himachal Pradesh, says Virbhadra Singh
September 17, 2017 10:00 pm
Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh are slated to be held later this year. About drug menace, the chief minister said it is a problem not only in India but in other countries too.
Anti-incumbency, infighting Congress' worries ahead of Himachal Pradesh polls
September 10, 2017 6:56 pm
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has been demanding the removal of HPCC chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and a worried central leadership of Congress is busy placating its old warhorse who has steered the party in the hill state for several decades.
No internal democracy in Cong: Virbhadra Singh
September 10, 2017 12:29 am
Addressing a function at Ghannahati in his Assembly constituency of Shimla (Rural), Singh recalled how the Congress used to fill party positions through elections even to the posts of block and district bodies.
Himachal Pradesh: State Congress chief meets Rahul, Virbhadra ‘grounded’
September 08, 2017 3:14 am
Rahul Gandhi met HPCC president Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, who briefed him on the “crisis” faced by the state Congress owing to Virbhadra’s stand against him (Sukhu).
After Virbhadra Singh, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Sukhu and his supporters head for Delhi
September 07, 2017 4:51 am
Sources said AICC general secretary Sushil Kumar Shinde had also reached Delhi and had been keeping track of reports from the state and recent statements made by the CM.
Himachal Pradesh Education department honours 16 teachers on Teacher's Day
September 06, 2017 1:23 am
Governor also honoured four national award winners, including Bhupinder Gupta, principal GSSS Bhumti, Krishan Chand, principal GSSS, Paurakothi, Naresh Kumar Shastri, GSSS Shorshan and Shyam Lal CHT GCPS Sagirthin.
Himachal Cabinet decisions: Approval to free medicine scheme, PTA teachers get wage hike
September 06, 2017 1:12 am
The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. The Cabinet, however, dropped the controversial agenda of allowing sale/diversion of land under tea estates aimed to benefit some influential people settled in Palampur and Kangra.
Virbhadra Singh case: ED gets 2 months to file fresh charge sheet
September 04, 2017 7:48 pm
ED had claimed in the court that during Chauhan's interrogation, it was revealed that as an LIC agent, he had entered into a modus operandi to launder disproportionate assets by investing in LIC policies.
Days after meeting Sonia Gandhi, Virbhadra Singh attacks PCC chief
September 04, 2017 2:11 am
Last week, Virbhadra had met Sonia and informed her about the decision of not contesting elections if Sukhu stayed on as PCC president.
