V.K. Singh (Indian Politician) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Retired Indian Army Personnel
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	10/05/1951
Age	75 years
Birthplace	Bhiwani, East Punjab (now in Haryana), India

Latest News about V.K. Singh

16/01/2025

V. K. Singh was sworn in as the 25th Governor of Mizoram in Aizawl. He succeeded Hari Babu Kambhampati after being appointed to the constitutional office, marking a shift from his earlier roles in the army and national politics. The oath was administered at Raj Bhavan in the presence of senior state officials.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	165 cm (5' 5")
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduate	Ph.D., PG Diploma in Training and Development of HR; Master of Strategic Studies

Personal Life

School	Birla Public School, Pilani, Rajasthan
College/ University	National Defence Academy, Pune, Maharashtra United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife	Bharti Singh (m.1975- present)
Children	Son: Daughters: Mrinalini Singh, Yogja Singh

Family

Father	Jagat Singh
Mother	Krishna Kumari
Siblings	Brother: Sister:

Career

Politics

Party

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Political Journey

Joined Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2014. | Won the Ghaziabad Constituency in May 2014 general elections and became a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha). | Named as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region and also the Union Minister of State for External Affairs in May 2014. | Re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Ghaziabad Constituency in 2019 General Elections and became the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways. | Served as Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport and Highways. | Sworn in as the 25th Governor of Mizoram on 16/01/2025.

Military Service

Branch	Indian Army
Service Years	14/06/1970 - 31/05/2012
Rank	General
Unit	Rajput Regiment
Commands	2nd Btn. Rajput Regiment (Kali Chindi) \| 168th Infantry Brigade \| Victor Force, Rashtriya Rifles \| II Corps \| Eastern Army \| Chief of the Army Staff
Wars/Battles	Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 \| Operation Pawan \| Kargil War

Favourites

Favourite Politician	Narendra Modi

Style Quotient

Car	Innova HR-26 BS-1551; Model 2012

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. V.K. Singh is a retired four-star general from the Indian Army and a politician.
2. He served as the 24th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army from 2010 to 2012.
3. V.K. Singh was the first commando to achieve the position of Chief of Army Staff.
4. During his military career, he commanded the Victor Force and was a part of the "Rashtriya Rifles."
5. He also commanded the II Cops based in Ambala and served as the Colonel General Staff of the 12 Infantry Division.
6. Besides his military career, V.K. Singh enjoys practicing Yoga and reading.
7. He was the first serving Chief of Army Staff to take the Government of India to court over a date of birth dispute.

V.K. Singh Politician, Retired Indian Army Personnel Indian Bhiwani, East Punjab (now in Haryana), India