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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

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
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh 6 March 2003 - 30 December 2007
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh 25 December 2012 - 27 December 2017

VIRBHADRA SINGH NEWS

It's official, Dharamshala is second capital of Himachal Pradesh

March 02, 2017 8:12 pm

Dharamshala is a foothill town of McLeodgang, the seat of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and headquarters of the central Tibetan administration.

Virbhadra PMLA case: Court fixes January 12 for scrutiny of docs

January 08, 2017 11:17 am

The court had on September 7 last year taken cognisance on the charge sheet filed against Chauhan, while asking ED to provide him a copy of the final report and other documents.

Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh stresses improving quality of education

November 21, 2016 11:34 pm

Taking a dig at the previous BJP government, the chief minister said, "We are not like the previous government which de-notified many schools."

CBI questions Virbhadra for second consecutive day in corruption case

June 10, 2016 12:42 pm

Sources claim that Virbhadra stumbled when confronted with evidence against him.

CBI questions CM Virbhadra Singh in disproportionate assets case

June 09, 2016 8:34 pm

Virbhadra Singh had allegedly accumulated assets worth around Rs 6 crore in his name and in the name of his family members, which were found to be disproportionate to his known sources of income.

DA case: CBI questions Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

July 23, 2016 1:01 pm

Himanchal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was questioned by the CBI for acquiring wealth that did not match with his known income.

PMLA case against Virbhadra singh: Delhi HC to ED - Do not act like a super investigator

May 24, 2016 1:16 am

As per PMLA provisions, ED can request the adjudicating authority for extension on the custody of seized documents.

Himachal govt announces cash award of Rs 1000 for uploading videos of errant, drunk drivers

May 23, 2016 8:33 pm

Three major accidents in Chamba, Kinnaur and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh had claimed 41 lives and leaving more than 50 injured

Delhi High Court to hear Himachal CM’s plea in money laundering case today

May 23, 2016 9:50 am

On September 26 last year, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had searched the Chief Minister's residence and 10 other places in connection with the case.

ED: Virbhadra family assets built on ‘proceeds of crime’

April 19, 2016 1:06 am

The provisional attachment order of ED had attached assets worth more than Rs 15 lakh owned by Aparajita and over Rs 62 lakh by Vikramaditya on March 23.

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