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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
FIR lodged against Virbhadra Singh, son in property dispute case
May 17, 2018 1:00 am
The alleged incident took place May 9 when the former CM had allegedly got some rooms of the property, said to be in possession of Rajeshwar Singh, vacated without informing him.
Shimla: Police complaint against Virbhadra for 'evicting' nephew from ancestral palace
May 10, 2018 1:06 am
Rajeshwar Singh, who was in Shimla, said he was surprised at the sudden action of his uncle (Virbhadra Singh).
Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh seeks exemption from appearance in money-laundering case
April 25, 2018 8:01 pm
The ED had filed the chargesheet against Singh (83), accusing him of projecting around Rs 7 crore -- "proceeds of crime" -- as agricultural income, in connivance with his wife and others, and investing the amount in LIC policies.
Delhi court grants bail to Virbhadra Singh, wife in money laundering case
March 22, 2018 11:30 am
Earlier in February, ED filed a chargesheet against Virbhadra Singh, his wife and others under the provisions of the PMLA. The agency had charged 83-year-old Singh with projecting around Rs 7-crore “proceeds of crime” as agricultural income in connivance with his wife and others, and investing it in purchasing LIC policies.
Former Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh discharged from hospital, advised rest
March 10, 2018 8:18 pm
Dr Ramesh Chand, senior medical superintendent of IGMC hospital, said, "The former chief minister has shown considerable improvement in his health and has responded well to the treatment."
Former Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh hospitalised after complaint of breathlessness
March 09, 2018 8:55 pm
"His (Virbhadra Singh's) health parameters are stable. There is no worry but doctors wanted some more check-ups," Dr Ramesh Chand, senior medical Superintendent of IGMC hospital said.
Himachal Assembly Session-Day 1: Congress stages walkout, alleges ‘move’ to allow ‘outsiders’ to buy land in state
March 07, 2018 1:00 am
The House witnessed noisy scenes as the Speaker ordered “nothing to be recorded”. The Congress MLAs, already on their feet, finally staged a walkout while warning against any attempt to tinker with the section 188.
Virbhadra Singh probe: ED arrests businessman in Delhi
February 17, 2018 2:17 am
The agency arrested Vakamulla Chandrasekhar, director/promoter of Tarini Group of Companies, for allegedly providing Rs 5.9 crore to Virbhadra’s family through his bank accounts
Virbhadra Singh PMLA case: Enforcement Directorate arrests businessman
February 16, 2018 4:34 pm
The CBI had claimed that Virbhadra Singh had amassed assets worth around Rs 10 crore which were disproportionate to his total income during his tenure as Union minister.
Cases against Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association withdrawn: Govt decision taken under pressure, says Virbhadra Singh
February 15, 2018 9:51 am
The Congress had filed four FIRs against HPCA, naming the then cricket association president Anurag Thakur, his father and former CM Prem Kumar Dhumal and several others.
