Indian politician
Dr.Prem Singh |
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In office
19 May 1982 – 23 September 2011 |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
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| Succeeded by | Vinay Kumar |
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| Constituency | Sri Renukaji Assembly constituency |
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| Born | Dr.Prem Singh
23 September 1948
Maina bagh, Sangrah tehsil, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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| Died | 23 September 2011
Maina bagh, Sangrah tehsil, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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| Citizenship | India |
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| Nationality |  Indian |
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| Political party | ![]() Indian National Congress |
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| Spouse | Vidya Devi |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Residence(s) | Maina bagh, Sangrah tehsil, Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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| Alma mater | University of Punjab |
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| Occupation | Politician |
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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
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
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
Singh had a heart attack during his birthday celebration at his parents house on 23 September 2011.[7]
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