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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

HC quashes plea against Virbhadra acquittal in CD case

May 21, 2015 2:30 am

The judge also observed that the petition even does not disclose sufficient cause to seek condonation of 96 days’ delay.

‘Reconsider ban on diesel vehicles at Rohtang’

May 16, 2015 3:01 am

The CM said since the NGT orders are interim in nature and not a final judgment, the state cannot appeal to the Supreme Court.

Himachal Pradesh: HC stays I-T proceedings against Virbhadra

March 27, 2015 1:48 am

The court has given two weeks time to the I-T department to reply in the case.

Centre to move SC for transfer of Himachal CM’s I-T cases

March 26, 2015 9:24 am

Probe is over Virbhadra’s 14-fold increase in agricultural income

We shouldn’t be punished for being a peaceful, backward state: Virbhadra Singh

March 26, 2015 3:22 am

CM Virbhadra Singh worries about Himachal Pradesh losing its special category status.

Governor Kalyan Singh overrules Himachal govt, says Dhumal cannot be prosecuted

March 26, 2015 3:21 am

Kalyan Singh had last week summoned the file to the Raj Bhawan and held that sanction of the Governor was very much required .

A royal Congress wedding: Virbhadra’s daughter to marry Amarinder grandson on March 7

March 04, 2015 12:39 am

CM Virbhadra Singh's daughter is set to marry Capt Amarinder Singh's grandson this month.

Delhi Confidential: Royal Ties

February 21, 2015 4:45 am

The venue for the marriage ceremony of Virbhadra's daughter is said to be Ambika Soni’s official bungalow on Akbar Road.

Magisterial probe remains inconclusive, no 'blame' on Vikramaditya

February 13, 2015 9:02 pm

The report says that the violence was a result of mob mentality and gave the police a clean chit.

PCC begins three-day 'brain-storming' session at Shimla

February 08, 2015 8:38 pm

Inclusion of party workers in decision making and strengthening their voices at all forums was was one of the agenda.

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