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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
Virbhadra Singh exempted from personal appearance for day in DA case
October 31, 2017 4:43 pm
During the proceedings, the CBI informed the court that it has handed over certain documents, filed along with the charge sheet, to Singhs and other accused persons as per its earlier direction.
Amit Shah says Virbhadra Singh example of corruption, dented Himachal Pradesh image
October 31, 2017 3:37 am
Amit Shah addressed two rallies in Chamba and Kangra on the first day of his five-day campaign tour.
Virbhadra Singh neck-deep in corruption, let him explain charges: Arun Jaitley
October 30, 2017 2:24 am
Arun Jaitley added that when he came to Shimla before 2012 and levelled allegations against Virbhadra Singh, the UPA government was in power.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Back with BJP, Kullu ‘raja’ warns villagers of ‘deceitful’ Virbhadra
October 27, 2017 8:48 am
Walking with a stick, Maheshwar Singh, 68, the BJP’s candidate for Kullu, campaigned in four villages in Lag valley Tuesday. He is contesting against Sunder Thakur of the Congress.
SC junks Virbhadra Singh petition in disproportionate assets case
October 26, 2017 4:11 am
Singh had approached the Supreme Court in April this year challenging an order of the Delhi High Court which dismissed his plea for quashing the DA case against him and his wife.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Congress has fathers & sons, BJP has twice as many first-timers
October 24, 2017 7:17 am
Vidya Stokes, 90, enters fray on last day; Congress list includes father & daughter.
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Congress waives off 'one family one ticket' norm; CM’s son gets ticket finally
October 23, 2017 2:22 am
Congress has cleared the names of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s son Vikramaditya Singh, and health minister Kaul Singh Thakur’s daughter Champa Thakur for contesting state assembly polls from Shimla (Rural) and Mandi.
Congress fields CM Virbhadra Singh's son Vikramaditya from Shimla Rural in final list of candidates
October 22, 2017 8:15 pm
Hari Chand Sharma has been declared as the party candidate from Manali, while Surinder Thakur will be the Congress nominee from Kullu. The Congress fielded Vivek Sharma from Kutlehar, while Lakhwinder Rana has been fielded from Nalagarh.
Himachal polls: Two days left to file nomination, CM Virbhadra Singh’s son still awaits ticket
October 22, 2017 8:17 am
The Central Election Committee of the Congress has so far cleared 59 out of the total 68 candidates. There were chances of the decision on the rest being taken Saturday late night
Himachal Pradesh polls: Have chosen Arki as it has not been won by Congress in past 4 years, says Virbhadra Singh
October 21, 2017 6:04 pm
Earlier, there were reports that the Chief Minister, who currently represents Shimla (Rural), will contest the November 9 elections from Theog
