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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
DA case: Himachal HC admits Virbhadra Singh's plea, grants him immediate relief
October 02, 2015 12:32 am
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal appeared in court on behalf of Virbhadra Singh.
Simply put: Why Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh has the CBI at his door
October 01, 2015 1:40 am
As he approaches the end of his third year as CM, the 81-yr-old Cong veteran of many battles faces serious questions on his alleged disproportionate assets. ASHWANI SHARMA explains the multiple charges against Singh, and their political fallout.
Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh withdraws plea for FIR copy in DA case
December 25, 2015 11:57 pm
CBI had on September 26 searched the official residence of 81-year-old Singh and 10 other places in connection with the case, the day of the marriage of his daughter.
CBI raids at Virbhadra Singh residences: Congress MLAs to meet President on October 1
December 26, 2015 12:10 am
Congress MLAs will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and submit a three-page memorandum against CBI raids at the CM’s residences on the day of his daughter’s wedding.
Disproportionate assets case: Virbhadra consults legal experts, explores options to seek bail
December 25, 2015 11:36 pm
A sitting MLA close to the chief minister said, “It’s only after studying the contents of the FIR and other documents submitted relating to the charges, that the chief minister will take a final decision."
I have 'nothing to hide', says Virbhadra Singh after CBI raids
September 27, 2015 7:19 pm
In an unprecedented action on a serving CM, CBI had raided the official residence of Virbhadra Singh in Shimla and 12 other places in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case.
Himachal CM's house raid: State Congress calls it ‘black day in democracy’
September 27, 2015 2:55 am
The timing is questionable since the Bihar elections are round the corner and also there’s a wedding at the CM Virbhadra Singh’s house.
Democracy or dictatorship? Congress lashes out at PM after raid at Himachal CM's house
September 27, 2015 12:53 pm
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad accused the BJP govt of using the CBI to target political opponents and exhibiting “fascist tendencies”.
CBI raids CM Virbhadra Singh’s home, Congress says vendetta
September 27, 2015 1:28 am
13 premises searched in Himachal, Delhi on CM daughter’s wedding day.
Assets case: Ministers close rank behind Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh
September 26, 2015 2:48 pm
The Cabinet Ministers claimed that the BJP-led government was resorting to pressure tactics o destabilise a democratically elected government in Himachal Pradesh.
