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Son Vikramaditya Singh will be crowned before the funeral.
- Died at 3.40 am in Shimla’s IGMC
- 87-year-old Virbhadra Singh defeated Corona twice
Veteran Congress leader and six-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Virbhadra Singh passed away at IGMC Shimla in the early hours of Thursday. He was 87 years old. IGMC Senior Medical Superintendent Dr. Janak Raj told that he breathed his last at 3.40 am. Virbhadra Singh’s condition remained critical after winning the battle with Corona for the second time. He was on ventilator for the last three days. Virbhadra Singh was admitted in the hospital for the last two months.
He contested the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in 1962 and reached the Parliament. He became the Chief Minister of the state for the first time in 1983. Virbhadra Singh has also served the country for a long time as a Union Minister. At present, he was the Congress MLA from Arki Assembly Constituency. The mortal remains of Virbhadra Singh have been kept at his residence Holy Lodge for the last glimpse.
15 days mourning has been announced on the death of Virbhadra Singh. No political programs of the party will be organized during this period. Party General Secretary Rajneesh Kimta said that the body of Virbhadra Singh would be brought to the party headquarters Rajiv Bhawan at 11.40 am on Friday.
Earlier, his body would be kept on the ridge from 9 am to 11.30 am for the last glimpse of the people. By one o’clock party workers and common people will pay their last respects. After this his body will be sent to his palace, Rampur. Here on July 10, his body will be kept at the Padam Palace for darshan of the people from 8 am to 2 pm. His last rites will be performed at three o’clock.
Son Vikramaditya Singh will be crowned before the funeral
Virbhadra Singh ascended the throne in 1947 at the age of 13 after the death of Raja Padmadev Singh of Bushehr princely state. He was the first king to sit on the throne at such a young age. After the end of the monarchy system in independent India, Virbhadra Singh ruled the hearts of the people and he remained the king for them.
Virbhadra Singh’s heir Vikramaditya Singh will be crowned in Rampur on Saturday. After placing him on the throne, Virbhadra Singh will be cremated in Rampur. Former Congress National President Rahul Gandhi and BJP National President JP Nadda will reach the Ridge on Friday to pay tribute to him.
Father used to say – Joining the land like me, serving the people, supporting
Father was an institute in itself and I always got his guidance.
Virbhadra Singh’s son and MLA Vikramaditya Singh said that father always used to say – just as I have joined the land and served the people and did their work, in the same way you will also join the land and listen to them and participate in their suffering. to become.
Father always wanted to see me ahead of himself. Father taught me before his last time that to work with complete honesty and true devotion. He has always been my guide and mentor. Vikramaditya Singh said that father was an institute in itself and I always got his guidance. They will always be with me. I will make their dreams come true by following the path shown by them. I will carry on his legacy.
He served people with rich experience: Modi
Virbhadra Singh ji had a long political career, he had rich experience. He played an important role in Himachal Pradesh and served the people of the state. I am saddened by his death. Condolences to his family and supporters. Peace. -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
Was a minister in Nehru’s government too: Sonia Gandhi
Virbhadra Singh was one of the tallest, most experienced and most knowledgeable leaders of our country. He also served as a minister in the government of Jawaharlal Nehru at the Centre. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. -Sonia Gandhi, National President of Congress
Now who will take over the command of Congress in Himachal Pradesh
After the death of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who will now be the most recognized leader in the politics of the state, especially in the Congress? There has been a stir in the politics of the state. Virbhadra Singh has gone on raising such faces in the caste equations as well.
Who can certainly be the command of the Congress in the coming times, because the universal leader is not visible to him at the moment. Be it Asha Kumari from Chamba, Mukesh Agnihotri from Una, GS Bali from Kangra, Kaul Singh Thakur from Mandi, Rajendra Rana from Hamirpur or F.
His determination, excellent work inspiring: Jayaram
The death of Virbhadra Singh is an irreparable loss to the state. His contribution in the development of the state is exemplary which can never be forgotten. His strong morale, determination and excellent work will always be an inspiration to all of us. Jairam Thakur, CM, Himachal
The first and last such leaders who had a relationship with all the Prime Ministers
Virbhadra Singh was the first and last such leader who has had some form or the other with all the Prime Ministers till now. The first PM of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru, held this post from 1947 to 1964. At the same time, Virbhadra Singh became an MLA for the first time in 1962. After this, he kept in touch with 15 Prime Ministers in some way or the other. At this time also he was MLA from Arki (Solan).
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