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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
Virbhadra Singh on Shimla rape-murder: I have four daughters, I can understand the pain of victim's parents
July 25, 2017 11:11 am
CBI has registered two cases in the Kotkhai rape and murder case case of a 16-year-old girl, the investigation agency is now preparing to begin interrogation of key suspects with relation to the case.
Rape-murder probe: Shimla shuts down in protest, Virbhadra briefs Governor
July 21, 2017 3:22 am
All shops, commercial establishments and restaurants on Mall Road and other business hotspots in Shimla remained closed even as hundreds of BJP activists and CPM cadres took out processions in the town and marched to the state Secretariat and Raj Bhavan, respectively.
Shimla rape-murder case: Prem Kumar Dhumal asks for CM's resignation, threatens mass demonstrations
July 19, 2017 11:33 pm
Prem Kumar Dhumal said if Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh refused to tender his resignation,the BJP will hold protests through-out the state. He also wondered why the Chief Minister was nervous over the public protests seeking justice for the victim.
No more political blackmailing ,CM Virbhadra Singh warns BJP
July 16, 2017 3:00 am
He said the government had already decided to refer the robe to the CBI despite the fact that SIT had already done its job and arrested the accused.
Virbhadra Singh has lost moral right to stay as CM, will face most disgraceful end: Vijai Singh Mankotia
July 07, 2017 9:50 pm
Virbhadra Singh's family has turned Himachal Pradesh to 'Bihar' on pattern of Lalu Prasad & family. No sitting chief minister in the country had ever disgraced the state as he has done.
Virbhadra Singh ‘not invited’ to Himachal Pradesh state Congress meet
July 05, 2017 12:58 am
Delhi High Court dismisses Virbhadra Singh's plea to quash PMLA case
July 04, 2017 4:14 am
he Enforcement Directorate (ED) had earlier summoned 83-year-old Singh, his wife and son for questioning in this regard.
Money laundering case: No relief for Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh
July 03, 2017 1:19 pm
In September 2015 a case was registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Virbhadra Singh after taking cognisance of a criminal complaint filed by the CBI. The ED had termed Singh’s plea for quashing of the case proceedings as “premature”.
Money laundering case: Delhi HC to pronounce verdict on Virbhadra Singh's plea
July 03, 2017 11:34 am
Singh and his family has been accused of having amassed wealth of Rs 6.1 crore disproportionate to his known sources of income between 2009 and 2011 when he was the Union minister of steel. Assets worth about Rs 14 crore have also been attached in this case under the PMLA.
Kusum Sadret: BJP gets its first mayor in Shimla
June 20, 2017 2:08 pm
Victory in the Shimla corporation was a boost for the BJP ahead of the state assembly election later this year.
