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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

Himachal Pradesh: Virbhadra-Dhumal meeting may cast shadow on assembly’s winter session

November 29, 2015 8:12 am

Since the winter session id the first since the CBI raids against the chief minister, the opposition BJP is expected turn on the heat against the government.

ED summons Himachal CM Virbhadra in money laundering case

November 28, 2015 3:36 am

The agency has filed a case under criminal provisions of money laundering laws after taking cognisance of a complaint filed by CBI in this regard in September.

Himachal Pradesh: Virbhadra, Dhumal meet ahead of assembly session

November 26, 2015 12:22 am

After the meeting, Dhumal went to Delhi to meet party president Amit Shah. Virbhadra flew to his native town of Rampur for a two-day tour.

Writeback: Firms with ‘links’ to Virbhadra Singh, YSR family corner power projects in Karnataka

November 22, 2015 3:48 am

The report only states that Vakamulla Chandrashekhar, whose links with Virbhadra Singh’s family are under probe, is one of the biggest beneficiaries of small hydel power contracts in Karnataka. We stand by the report.

Firms with ‘links’ to Virbhadra Singh, YSR family corners power projects in Karnataka

November 21, 2015 9:14 am

The allotments of these small hydro projects have come under the scanner following a corruption investigation

Virbhadra assets case: ED raids in 3 states

November 21, 2015 3:30 am

ED sources said raids were carried out in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata on premises of Singh's associates and those named in the FIR lodged by the agency recently.

Virbhadra Singh must resign over ED probe: BJP

November 16, 2015 1:15 am

Enforcement Directorate has lodged a money laundering case against Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh.

More trouble for Virbhadra: ED registers money laundering case against Himachal CM

November 15, 2015 9:17 am

The agency will work to investigate the allegation that Virbhadra Singh and his family members allegedly amassed wealth of Rs 6.1 crore between 2009-11, disproportionate to his known sources of income

ED files case against Virbhadra Singh, wife

November 15, 2015 12:28 am

When contacted, Singh said, “It’s all political. I am aware the ED has registered a case. There is a senior central minister at the root of it.”

Virbhadra asks Governor Devvrat to act on sports Bill

November 13, 2015 12:31 am

The sports Bill, which was passed by the Assembly in April 2015 amid vehement protests by the Opposition, has been pending with Raj Bhavan since May 2015.

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