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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
HPCA land allotment case: Virbhadra Singh terms Himachal govt decision to withdraw cases as 'premature, hasty'
February 14, 2018 7:17 pm
HPCA case: The state cabinet, last month, took a decision in principle to withdraw all the cases filed against the BJP leaders and several others.
Disproportionate assets case: Reply to CBI appeal in four weeks, Supreme Court to Virbhadra Singh
February 13, 2018 2:26 am
The CBI has challenged a limited part of the March 31, 2017 HC order regarding the nature of sanction needed from a state government to probe any offence committed in the state.
Court summons ex-Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh, wife in money laundering case
February 12, 2018 4:45 pm
The Enforcement Directorate 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 them in purchasing LIC policies.
Enforcement Directorate charge-sheets Virbhadra, wife in money laundering case
February 02, 2018 2:38 am
The ED had registered a case in 2015, after CBI registered a case against all accused, alleging that huge amount of unaccounted money had been invested in LIC policies in the name of Virbhadra Singh and his family members.
Officer who probed Virbhadra shifted out three days after his CID posting by new govt
January 25, 2018 3:32 am
Bhupender Negi was assistant director of ED in Shimla on deputation during the Congress regime and had probed cases against former CM and his private secretary.
Court tells ED to file charge sheet in PMLA case linked to Virbhadra Singh
January 22, 2018 5:26 pm
The court had earlier summoned them after taking cognisance of the CBI charge sheet, running into over 500 pages having statements of around 225 witnesses and containing 442 documents.
In a U-turn, Congress blames EVM tampering for loss in Himachal Pradesh elections
January 15, 2018 7:49 pm
Congress president Rahul Gandhi had claimed that lack of connect with the masses and arrogance of power was one of the main factors for the party's defeat. The change of stance has surprised many
Delhi High Court rejects Virbhadra's wife, others plea against PMLA clause
January 11, 2018 7:04 pm
The court said that the ED will have to communicate the 'reasons to believe' at every stage to the person to whom an attachment notice was being issued under the Act.
Delhi HC rejects 19 pleas including Virbhadra Singh's wife against PMLA clause
January 11, 2018 5:29 pm
A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and I S Mehta also said that if there was any violation of the legal requirements, the order of provisional attachment of assets would be rendered "illegal".
As race for CLP leader’s post hots up, Virbhadra tries to keep flock together
January 04, 2018 1:38 am
Former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, who enjoys support of 18 MLAs, has already thrown his hat in the ring for it even as the party leadership in Delhi and local PCC are not sounding too much inclined in his favour.
