Prem Singh (Himachal Pradesh politician)
Dr.Prem Singh | |
|---|---|
| डॉ.प्रेम सिंह | |
| Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 19 May 1982 – 23 September 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Vinay Kumar |
| Constituency | Sri Renukaji Assembly constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dr.Prem Singh 23 September 1948 Maina bagh, Sangrah tehsil, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Died | 23 September 2011 Maina bagh, Sangrah tehsil, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party |  Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Vidya Devi |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Maina bagh, Sangrah tehsil, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | University of Punjab |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | |
Prem Singh[1] (23 September 1948 - 23 September 2011) was an Indian politician, social worker and six-time MLA from Sri Renukaji Assembly constituency as a member of the Indian National Congress.
Early life
[edit]Singh was born in a poor Agriculturist family of Maina Bagh, Renuka Sirmour of Himachal Pradesh. Despite hardships he became a veterinarian doctor.[2] He is the father of Deputy Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Vinay Kumar who is an MLA for the same constituency.[3]
Career
[edit]Singh was a former Chief Parliamentary Secretary of the Government of Himachal Pradesh.[4]
He was first elected as an MLA winning the 1982 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election representing Indian National Congress from Sri Renukaji Assembly constituency.[5] Later, he won five more times from Shri Renuka Ji winning the 1985, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2007 elections.[6] After delimitation the constituency became Sri Renukaji.
Death
[edit]Singh had a heart attack during his birthday celebration at his parents house on 23 September 2011.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sirmour News: रेणुकाजी विधानसभा से 6 बार के विधायक स्वर्गीय डॉ. प्रेम सिंह को किया याद September 23, 2023". 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "सिरमौर में कोली समाज के चुनाव स्थल को लेकर विवाद, चार इकाईयों ने राजगढ़ पर जताई आपत्ति". mbmnewsnetwork.com. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Vinay Kumar appointed Himachal deputy speaker". Hindustan Times. 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "श्री रेणुकाजी सीट पर 36 साल में सिर्फ एक बार ही खिला कमल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "Raindka Assembly Constituency Election Result - Legislative Assembly Constituency". resultuniversity.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Chauhan, Baldev S. (2011-09-23). "Renuka M L A Prem Singh passes away". Hill Post. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ Himachal, The News (2011-09-23). "MLA Renuka Dr Prem Singh Died of Hearth Attack". The News Himachal. Retrieved 2023-12-22.