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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
Himachal Pradesh elections: BJP's internal survey shows party may not win 50 plus seats, Congress upbeat on winning
December 13, 2017 9:12 pm
“Had the leadership issue been resolved before the distribution of tickets, the party would have certainly won 50 plus seats,” a senior BJP leader said
Famous Lavi Fair concludes in Himachal Pradesh
November 15, 2017 6:05 am
Lavi was a major trading center and the stopover point on the old trade routes that led to Kinnaur, Tibet, Ladakh and Afghanistan.
Delhi Confidential: Taking A Break
November 11, 2017 1:53 am
The buzz in the party is that the 83-year-old is considering taking off to Kerala for ayurveda treatment. He could be in Kerala for a fortnight.
Cases against me motivated, BJP wants to crush me, says CM Virbhadra Singh
November 08, 2017 5:44 pm
Modiji was keen on taking credit for the BJP’s win in these elections, just like in previous ones, but when he saw the situation on the ground he decided to name Dhumalji as the candidate.
Himachal campaigning ends, Virbhadra says 'Congress will repeat' as Dhumal declares 'end of mafia raj is certain'
November 07, 2017 8:56 pm
The polling in Himachal Pradesh will be held on November 9 while counting of votes would take place on December 18.
No money for campaign, my accounts sealed by Modi govt: Virbhadra Singh
November 03, 2017 6:48 am
Virbhadra Singh also accused Modi of using indecent language against him at election rallies.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Congress promises 1.5 lakh jobs, interest-free loans to farmers
November 02, 2017 8:36 am
The manifesto, however, is silent on how funds will be raised for promises like raising unemployment allowance from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500.
Virbhadra Singh 'embarrassing' people by continuing as CM: Rajnath Singh
November 01, 2017 10:39 pm
Himachal Pradesh elections: Who is Virbhadra Singh?
October 31, 2017 8:45 pm
The longest-serving and six-time CM of Himachal Pradesh, Virbhadra Singh will look to stem the anti-incumbency trend that has seen the hill state change hands every five years, except in 1985
Himachal polls: Nehru-Gandhi family, CM Virbhadra only worked to make Congress aides rich, says Nitin Gadkari
October 31, 2017 9:26 pm
"Yes, they (Congress leaders) have succeeded in eradicating poverty but the poverty of Congress aides, families and leaders only, and not that of general people," said Union Minster Nitin Gadkari.
