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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
Government will complete its full term: Virbhadra Singh
September 03, 2017 9:12 pm
The chief minister told reporters in Sujanpurtira, around 25 km from Hamirpur, that the Congress will return to power as his government had ensured balanced and uniform development in the entire the state.
Himachal CM changes stance of not contesting polls after meeting Sonia Gandhi: ‘I may or may not be in poll fray’
September 02, 2017 5:46 am
The opposition BJP, however, said his presence in the polls would not make any difference to the party’s prospects as the Congress graph had already taken a dip.
Will ensure Cong wins Himachal polls: Virbhadra Singh after meeting Sonia Gandhi
September 01, 2017 11:32 pm
The Himachal Congress strongman, who had earlier announced that he would not contest the polls, said yesterday's meeting with Gandhi was fruitful and the party chief listened to the issues raised by him "seriously".
Sonia Gandhi meets Virbhadra and Bihar leaders to quell trouble
September 01, 2017 5:11 am
Virbhadra, sources said, wants somebody who is amenable to him to be at the helm ahead of the elections. The six-time CM wants a free hand in the polls. He has told MLAs loyal to him that he will neither contest the elections nor lead the party into the elections.
In Delhi for Sukhwinder Sukhu’s ouster, Virbhadra Singh gets a big blow with arrest of IG, other cops
August 30, 2017 12:22 am
The policemen were arrested Tuesday by the CBI in connection with the custodial death of one of the accused in the gruesome rape-murder case, which had sparked off widespread protests and outcry in the hilly state.
Himachal polls: CM Virbhadra Singh says he will not contest, alarmed MLAs seek AICC intervention
August 29, 2017 2:34 pm
Virbhadra Singh, who has been demanding state Congress chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's ouster, has now conveyed to the party high command that he will not contest the elections in a move being seen as muscle-flexing on his part.
Won’t attend meets if Sukhu present, says Virbhadra
August 23, 2017 7:27 am
During most of the Congress workers’ meetings attended by the CM and PCC president, the rift within the party had come out in the open, leaving little scope for meaningful deliberation on poll strategy and unity in the party ranks.
Won’t attend meets if Sukhwinder Sukhu present: Virbhadra Singh
August 23, 2017 1:32 am
During a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting Monday ahead of the state’s Assembly’s monsoon session, the CM said he had decided not to attend any more public/workers meetings in which the HPCC president would be present.
When is the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections?
October 12, 2017 12:46 pm
The Election Commission is likely to announce the dates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections on Thursday.
Opposition leaders indulging in character assassination: CM Virbhadra Singh
August 07, 2017 10:17 pm
Reiterating that Congress office bearers should be appointed through elections, CM Virbhadra Singh said there was a time when one use to get elected to highest post in the organisation or political bodies but now there were many who are nominated.
