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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

I have no worries... will come out clean: Virbhadra Singh

November 06, 2015 12:22 am

Virbhadra Singh said on Thursday he was not worried and asserted that he would come out clean in the “fabricated” cases against him and his family.

SC transfers corruption case against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh to Delhi HC

November 06, 2015 12:16 am

Seeking the transfer of the case out of Himachal Pradesh, the CBI had alleged that the judge, who had stopped them from arresting Virbhadra and his wife, had been his lawyer earlier.

Sirmaur killing: VHP, kin of arrested youths meet CM Virbhadra, seek probe against cops

December 25, 2015 10:13 pm

The youths were allegedly involved in the murder of Noman, the 20-year-old Sarahanpur youth accused of cattle smuggling.

HC judge who stopped Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh arrest was his lawyer: CBI to SC

October 27, 2015 2:27 am

Himachal Pradesh HC recently stopped the agency from arresting or interrogating Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife in a corruption case

Himachal Cabinet backs Virbhadra, slams BJP

October 26, 2015 1:47 am

This is the second time in a month when the ministers, including Kaul Singh Thakur,a contender for the CM chair, and G S Bali, another high-profile minister, have expressed faith in Singh.

CBI moves SC, seeks arrest of Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh in DA case

October 16, 2015 1:38 am

Virbhadra Singh had filed a petition in the high court pleading that the raids on his private residence and other premises.

CBI, I-T file reports on status of probe against Virbhadra Singh

October 15, 2015 3:56 am

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing on Singh’s behalf, argued that the plea seeking a court-monitored probe was not maintainable since the issue was already before the Himachal High Court.

NSUI leaders meet Virbhadra Singh

October 11, 2015 5:14 am

They also extended an invitation to the Chief Minister to visit PU early in January/February next year.

CBI raid fallout BJP claims Cong MLAs will revolt against Virbhadra

October 04, 2015 3:15 am

Demanding Singh’s resignation, the BJP accused him of manipulating the probe and misusing government machinery.

Himachal Cong leaders meet President Pranab Mukherjee, back CM Virbhadra Singh

October 02, 2015 12:32 am

Nearly three dozen party MLAs Thursday arrived here and met President Pranab Mukherjee.

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