Pratibha Singh Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession | Politician |
Famous For | Being the Wife of Virbhadra Singh |
Physical Stats & More | |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Politics | |
Political Party | Indian National Congress![]() |
Political Journey | • In 2004 Indian general elections, she became a member of the 14th Lok Sabha, after defeating BJP contender, Maheshwar Singh. • In 2013 elections, she again elected for the same and won. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 16 July 1956 |
Age (as in 2018) | 62 Years |
Birthplace | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
Signature | ![]() |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
School | Loreto Convent Tara Hall, Shimla |
College | Govt. College for Women, Chandigarh |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts |
Religion | Hinduism |
Address | Holly Lodge, Jakhu, Shimla - 171 001(Himachal Pradesh) |
Hobbies | Reading, Gardening, Social Work |
Controversies | • In 2013, she was involved in a controversy for giving incorrect information regarding election expenditure. • In 2016, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a charge sheet against Pratibha Singh and her husband, Virbhadra Singh, in connection with a disproportionate assets case. |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 28 November 1985 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | Virbhadra Singh (Politician)![]() |
Children | Son- Vikramaditya Singh (Politician)![]() Daughter- Aparajita Singh ![]() |
Parents | Father- Late Hitendra Sen Mother- Late Shanta Devi |
Style Quotient | |
Cars Collection | Toyota, No-HP26A0005, Innova, No-HP29A0005 |
Assets/Properties | Movable: • Cash- ₹1.5 Lakh • Deposits in Banks & Non-Banking Companies- ₹10 Crore • Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies- ₹2 Lakh • LIC or other Insurance Policies- ₹5 Crore • Jewellery- ₹97 Lakh Immovable: • Agricultural Land worth ₹85 Lakh • Non Agricultural Land worth ₹18.5 Crore |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth (approx.) | ₹36 Crore (as of 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Pratibha Singh
- She is the second wife of Virbhadra Singh; who is the longest-serving (6 times) Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
- She was always interested in social work. After getting married to Virbhadra Singh, she entered the political world to serve the country.
- In 2004, she elected for the first time in the Indian general elections and gained a seat in the Indian Parliament.
- She has been the vice-chairperson of H.P. State Red Cross Society from 1985 to 1990, 1994 to 1998, and in 2003.
- She has been a part of many sports promotion events, especially in rural areas.
- She is associated with several organizations for orphan children and destitute women. She also runs creches.
- She has been a member of State Women Empowerment Board since 2003; State Planning Board since 2003; and Central Advisory Education Board since 2004.
- Her son, Vikramaditya Singh, has served as the President of HP State Youth Congress.