PRENEETA SHARMA
The nine-time MLA and five-time MP, Virbhadra Singh Ji, served as Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister for six terms. Virbhadra Singh, the renowned Congress leader and former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, departed from us four years ago today, July 8. However, people’s affection and recollections of him for the Himalayas endure forever.
Virbhadra Singh’s shradh was recently held at Rampur’s Padam Mahal complex. Thousands of people from all around the world gathered to pay tribute to him and memorialize him.
Recently, the vibe in Rampur on June 23 was extraordinary; everyone was extending their hand to pay tribute to him, and every eye was sharing another tale of his kindness and affection. Virbhadra ji was regarded by the populace as an exceptional politician, a visionary leader, and a true public servant. He seems to have left an enduring impression on the hearts of the state’s citizens . Future generations can draw inspiration from his public service life. Virbhadra Singh’s actions to uphold Himachal’s culture and religion by enacting a rule prohibiting conversion demonstrate his strong devotion to Devbhoomi.
Virbhadra Singh also remained the leader of the opposition from March 1998 to March 2003. The veteran Congress leader also served as Union Deputy Minister, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Minister of State for Industries, Union Minister of Steel and Union Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). He was re-elected to the 13th Vidhan Sabha in December 2017 from Arki Assembly Constituency in Solan district. Earlier, he was elected to the state legislative assembly in October 1983 (by-election); re-elected in 1985 from Jubbal-Kotkhai assembly constituency, in 1990, 1993, 1998, 2003 & 2007 from Rohru assembly constituency and in 2012 from Shimla rural assembly constituency.
He was also elected to third Lok Sabha in 1962; re-elected to 4th Lok Sabha in 1967 from Mahasu Constituency, 5th Lok Sabha in 1971, 7th Lok Sabha in 1980 and 15th Lok Sabha (5th term) in May 2009 from Mandi Lok- Sabha Constituency.
The veteran Congress leader remained Chief Minister of the state for six times from April 8, 1983 – March 5, 1990, December 3, 1993 – March 23, 1998 and from March 6, 2003 – December 29, 2007 and for the sixth time from December 25, 2012 – December 26, 2017.
CRAZY NEWS INDIA team pays tribute to veteran leader on his death anniversary. His love for the Himachal, his dreams for the youth, and his dedication to development remain unmatched.
