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 |
| Died | 23 September 2011 (aged 63) |
| Citizenship | India |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Vidya Devi |
| Children | 2 |
| 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
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 Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president 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]
References
- ^ "Sirmour News: रेणुकाजी विधानसभा से 6 बार के विधायक स्वर्गीय डॉ. प्रेम सिंह को किया याद September 23, 2023". 23 September 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "सिरमौर में कोली समाज के चुनाव स्थल को लेकर विवाद, चार इकाईयों ने राजगढ़ पर जताई आपत्ति". mbmnewsnetwork.com. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ PTI (22 November 2025). "Congress appoints Vinay Kumar as new Himachal PCC chief". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ "श्री रेणुकाजी सीट पर 36 साल में सिर्फ एक बार ही खिला कमल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Raindka Assembly Constituency Election Result - Legislative Assembly Constituency". resultuniversity.com. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Chauhan, Baldev S. (23 September 2011). "Renuka M L A Prem Singh passes away". Hill Post. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ Himachal, The News (23 September 2011). "MLA Renuka Dr Prem Singh Died of Hearth Attack". The News Himachal. Retrieved 22 December 2023.