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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

Virbhadra Singh DA case: CBI, I-T get 4 weeks to file status report in HC

September 02, 2015 4:38 am

Both CBI and the I-T department were told to file the reports in a sealed cover within four weeks.

Himachal Pradesh seeks repatriation of ED officer investigating CM Virbhadra Singh’s aide

August 23, 2015 7:27 am

Negi was investigating a case against Subash Ahluwalia, the CM’s Private Secretary. Negi is posted as Assistant Director in Shimla.

Virbhadra’s slap remarks: BJP legislature party to decide House strategy, says Dhumal

August 13, 2015 4:01 am

Two days ago, the BJP had threatened to block the Assembly session proceedings if the chief minister doesn’t withdraw his slap remarks and apologise.

Virbhadra Singh on I-T radar, BJP accuses minister of 'accepting 'bribe'

July 24, 2015 9:13 am

The IT note also goes into the web of financial transactions between Singh, members of his family and controversial businessman Vakamulla Chandra Shekhar.

Himachal government orders probe into audio CD row

July 09, 2015 4:46 am

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday ordered a high level probe into the leak of a controversial audio CD, allegedly containing health minister's private conversations with a close businessman and a woman.

Back from Delhi, Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh hints at CBI probe against Prem Kumar Dhumal

July 02, 2015 6:42 pm

Months ago, Virbhadra Singh had declared that the state government will write to the CBI against Dhumal, for probe into his and his family's assets acquired during his terms as Chief Minister.

Cases against me are sheer political vendetta by NDA govt: Virbhadra Singh

June 20, 2015 2:46 am

It’s sheer political vendetta and diversionary tactics of the NDA government against me, says Virbhadra Singh.

Day after Vaghela, CBI registers preliminary enquiry against Virbhadra in assets case

June 19, 2015 10:27 am

The CBI’s PE has been registered against Singh — who is presently the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh earns Rs 1.93 crore through carbon credits under bio-carbon project

June 16, 2015 11:43 am

This will be the first installment of the sequestered carbon credits ,which the state government has received from the government of Spain.

Dhumal wants CBI to probe Dharamshala ‘sexual assault’ on student

May 25, 2015 2:38 am

Prem Kumar Dhumal said that if the state government does not recommend a CBI probe, people will not believe the findings of the police.

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