Bikram Singh (politician)
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Bikram Singh | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh | |
| In office 27 December 2017 – 8 December 2022. | |
| Governor | Acharya Devvrat Kalraj Mishra Bandaru Dattatreya Rajendra Arlekar |
| Cabinet | Jai Ram Thakur ministry |
| Chief Minister | Jai Ram Thakur |
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| Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 20 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Constituency | Jaswan-Pragpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1964 Jaswan, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Mamta Singh |
| Children | 1 Son |
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| Education | B.Sc., B.Ed |
Bikram Singh (also spelt Vikram Singh)[1] is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Singh is a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and represents the Jaswan-Pragpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency). Singh was the Industry Minister in the Himachal Pradesh Government.[2]
Born on 28 August 1964, in Village Jole, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra, Hans Raj Bikram Singh is the son of Shri Kishan Chand. He is a devoted family man, married to Smt. Mamta, and they are blessed with one son and one daughter.
Educational Background
Hans Raj Bikram Singh holds a B.Sc. and B.Ed., reflecting his commitment to education.
Political Journey
Hans Raj Bikram Singh entered the political arena and was first elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2003 from the Jaswan Assembly segment. He was re-elected in 2012 and December 2017 from the redefined Jaswan-Pragpur constituency after delimitation in 2007.
Leadership roles
Throughout his political career, Hans Raj Bikram Singh has taken on significant leadership roles. He served as the Vice-Chairman of the H.P. Khadi & Gramudyog Board from 1999 to 2003 and the H.P. Forest Corporation from 2008 to 2012. He has been actively involved in party leadership, serving as the President of State BJYM in 2000 and later as the Vice-President of State BJP in 2008.
Ministerial Portfolios
Hans Raj Bikram Singh has contributed to the governance of the state by holding various ministerial portfolios. From 27 December 2017 to 8 December 2022, he served as the Industries Minister, overseeing key areas such as Labour Employment, Technical Education and Vocational, Industrial Training. Additionally, he took on the portfolio of Transport from 31 July 2020 to 8 December 2022.
Recent Political Achievements
Elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the fourth term in December 2022, Hans Raj Bikram Singh continues to serve his constituency. He has been nominated as a Member of the Public Undertakings, Human Development & Member Amenities Committees.
