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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
Lok Sabha polls: Former rivals Virbhadra Singh and Sukh Ram share stage in Mandi
April 25, 2019 8:00 pm
Coming together of the two senior leaders has also helped strengthen the Congress in the state, which has been trying to portray a united face to challenge the BJP which had won all four Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
I favour having Ram temple at same spot in Ayodhya: Virbhadra Singh
April 10, 2019 11:46 am
Former CM also critical of the decision to field sitting MLA Ram Lal Thakur from Hamirpur LS seat
Court frames charges against Virbhadra Singh in DA case, trial to commence on April 3
February 22, 2019 8:46 pm
The CBI had claimed that Singh had amassed assets worth around Rs 10 crore which were disproportionate to his total income during his tenure as a Union minister under the UPA government.
Virbhadra Singh suffering from swine flu
January 29, 2019 11:17 am
Virbhadra Singh was tested positive for swine flu Monday. is undergoing treatment at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla, doctors said.
Virbhadra Singh’s plea: Judge recuses herself
January 25, 2019 5:46 am
Justice Mukta Gupta ordered that the matter be listed before another bench on Friday. The matter has now been listed before Justice Najmi Waziri. The leader and his wife have sought quashing of the December 10, 2018 trial court order, directing framing of charges against him, his wife and seven others. ens
Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing plea of Virbhadra Singh, his wife in DA case
January 24, 2019 12:59 pm
The trial court has fixed the matter for January 29 to formally frame the charges against the couple and the other accused.
DA case: Virbhadra, wife approach Delhi HC against trial court order
January 24, 2019 5:17 am
Apart from the two offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the trial court had said that prima facie a case of alleged forgery and attempt to cheat was also made out against the 82-year-old Congress leader.
Money laundering case: Court grants bail to former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh's son
August 20, 2018 12:20 pm
The court has now put up the matter for further hearing on September 19. The court had on July 24 summoned Vikramaditya Singh and others to appear before it on August 27 in a money laundering case.
ED files chargesheet against Virbhadra’s son Vikramaditya Singh in money laundering case
July 22, 2018 12:16 am
Delhi court to consider the matter on July 24; ex-CM, his wife out on bail in same case
Don’t mistake me for Advani, I’m still in the game, defiant Virbhadra tells Congress
July 14, 2018 8:44 am
Sounding defiant, the former Chief Minister termed the party’s incumbent state leadership (without naming Sukhu) coward.
