Pratibha Virbhadra Singh

Politician

Indian Junga, Shimla

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/06/1956
Age70 years
BirthplaceJunga, Shimla

Latest News about Pratibha Virbhadra Singh

08/07/2025

Pratibha Singh became emotional during a memorial event at the Congress headquarters marking the death anniversary of her husband, former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. The event focused on his political legacy, and her reaction drew attention because of the personal and political significance of the occasion.

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Bio/Wiki

Full namePratibha Virbhadra Singh
Other nameMaharani

Physical Stats & More

Height5’2”
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoreto Convent Tara Hall, Shimla
CollegeGovernment College for Women, Chandigarh
Educational QualificationBachelor of Arts

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteRajput
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Gardening
  • Social work

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date28/11/1985

Family

FatherLate Hitendra Sen
MotherLate Shanta Devi
SpouseVirbhadra Singh (Politician)
Children
  • Vikramaditya Singh (Politician)
  • Aparajita Singh
  • Jyotsna Kumari
  • Anuradha Kumari (deceased)
  • Abhilasha Kumari (judge)
  • Meenakshi Kumari

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress
Political Journey
  • Contested and won the general elections from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh (2004)
  • Contested and won the Bye-Election in the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency (2013)
  • Contested and lost the general elections from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh (2014)
  • Appointed as President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (2022)
  • Announced that she would not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Mandi constituency (20/03/2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hails from the royal Rajput lineage of Keonthal, Himachal Pradesh.
2. Ventured into politics upon marriage to Virbhadra Singh and became a member of the Indian National Congress.
3. Promoted sporting activities in rural regions.
4. Involved with associations focused on assisting orphaned children and underprivileged women.
5. Contributed on advisory boards for enhancing women's empowerment and education.
6. Served as the vice-chairperson of the Himachal Pradesh State Red Cross Society from 1985 to 1990, 1994 to 1998, and in 2003.
7. Served as a member of the State Women Empowerment Board since 2003, the State Planning Board since 2003, and the Central Advisory Education Board since 2004.
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