V.K. Singh

Politician, Retired Indian Army Personnel

Indian Bhiwani, East Punjab (now in Haryana), India

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ProfessionPolitician, Retired Indian Army Personnel
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/05/1951
Age75 years
BirthplaceBhiwani, East Punjab (now in Haryana), India

Latest News about V.K. Singh

01/01/2025

General V.K. Singh was appointed as the 46th Governor of Mizoram. He took oath on 27 January 2025, succeeding Hari Babu Kambhampati. This marks his transition from Union Minister to the gubernatorial role in the northeastern state.

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Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (5' 5")
Weight75 kg (165 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Personal Life

SchoolBirla Public School, Pilani, Rajasthan
College/ UniversityNational Defence Academy, Pune, Maharashtra United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeBharti Singh (m.1975- present)
Children
  • Son:
  • Daughters: Mrinalini Singh, Yogja Singh

Family

FatherJagat Singh
MotherKrishna Kumari
Siblings
  • Brother:
  • Sister:

Career

Politics
PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political JourneyJoined 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.
Military Service
BranchIndian Army
Service Years14/06/1970 - 31/05/2012
RankGeneral
UnitRajput Regiment
Commands2nd Btn. Rajput Regiment (Kali Chindi) | 168th Infantry Brigade | Victor Force, Rashtriya Rifles | II Corps | Eastern Army | Chief of the Army Staff
Wars/BattlesIndo-Pakistani War of 1971 | Operation Pawan | Kargil War

Favourites

Favourite PoliticianNarendra Modi

Style Quotient

CarInnova 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.
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