Bikram Singh (politician)

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Bikram Singh
Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh
In office
27 December 2017 –8 December 2022.		 Jai Ram Thakur ministry
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur
Ministry and Departments
  • Industry
  • Education
  • Labour and Employment
  • Transport
Residence(s)Village Jole, P.O. Jandour, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra,(HP)
EducationB.Sc., B.Ed

Bikram Singh is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Singh is a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and represents the Jaswan-Pragpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency). Singh was the Industry Minister in the Himachal Pradesh Government. [1]

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Early life and family

Born on 28 August 1964, in Village Jole, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra, Hans Raj Bikram Singh is the son of Shri Kishan Chand. He is a devoted family man, married to Smt. Mamta, and they are blessed with one son and one daughter.

Educational Background

Hans Raj Bikram Singh holds a B.Sc. and B.Ed., reflecting his commitment to education.

Political Journey

Hans Raj Bikram Singh entered the political arena and was first elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2003 from the Jaswan Assembly segment. He was re-elected in 2012 and December 2017 from the redefined Jaswan-Pragpur constituency after delimitation in 2007.

Leadership roles

Throughout his political career, Hans Raj Bikram Singh has taken on significant leadership roles. He served as the Vice-Chairman of the H.P. Khadi & Gramudyog Board from 1999 to 2003 and the H.P. Forest Corporation from 2008 to 2012. He has been actively involved in party leadership, serving as the President of State BJYM in 2000 and later as the Vice-President of State BJP in 2008.

Ministerial Portfolios

Hans Raj Bikram Singh has contributed to the governance of the state by holding various ministerial portfolios. From 27 December 2017 to 8 December 2022, he served as the Industries Minister, overseeing key areas such as Labour Employment, Technical Education and Vocational, Industrial Training. Additionally, he took on the portfolio of Transport from 31 July 2020 to 8 December 2022.

Recent Political Achievements

Elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the fourth term in December 2022, Hans Raj Bikram Singh continues to serve his constituency. He has been nominated as a Member of the Public Undertakings, Human Development & Member Amenities Committees.

Languages known

Fluent in Hindi and English, Hans Raj Bikram Singh possesses strong linguistic skills for effective communication.

Hans Raj Bikram Singh stands as a seasoned politician with a rich history of public service, contributing to various sectors and demonstrating leadership at both the party and ministerial levels.

Electoral performance

2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaswan-Pragpur
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Bikram Singh 22,658 38.27% Decrease2.svg7.31
INC Surinder Singh Mankotia20,86935.25%Decrease2.svg6.74
Independent Sanjay Prashar13,40522.64%New
Independent Mukesh Kumar1,6582.80%New
NOTA Nota2590.44%Decrease2.svg0.22
BSP Prem Chand1890.32%New
AAP Sahil Chouhan1630.28%New
Margin of victory1,7893.02%Decrease2.svg0.58
Turnout 59,20174.13%Increase2.svg3.52
Registered electors 79,856Increase2.svg9.01
BJP hold Swing Decrease2.svg7.31
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaswan-Pragpur [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Bikram Singh 23,583 45.59% Decrease2.svg1.28
INC Surinder Singh Mankotia21,72141.99%Increase2.svg8.10
Independent Hans Raj4,0757.88%New
Independent Gagan Deep Prashar4280.83%New
Independent Mujesh Kumar3950.76%New
NOTA None of the Above3420.66%New
Margin of victory1,8623.60%Decrease2.svg9.38
Turnout 51,73170.62%Increase2.svg1.73
Registered electors 73,257Increase2.svg7.51
BJP hold Swing Decrease2.svg1.28
2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaswan-Pragpur
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Bikram Singh 22,000 46.87% New
INC Nikhil Rajour15,90733.89%New
HLC Naveen Dhiman6,98214.87%New
Himachal Swabhiman Party Dinesh Kumar8181.74%New
AITC Rajinder Kumar3910.83%New
Independent Om Prakash3810.81%New
BSP Rajinder Singh3070.65%New
Margin of victory6,09312.98%
Turnout 46,93968.89%
Registered electors 68,140
BJP win (new seat)
2007 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaswan
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC Nikhil Rajour (Manu Sharma) 17,692 46.31% Increase2.svg5.03
BJP Bikram Singh 17,57446.00%Decrease2.svg1.30
BSP Hari Om2,9127.62%Increase2.svg5.82
Margin of victory1180.31%Decrease2.svg5.71
Turnout 38,20367.27%Decrease2.svg4.85
Registered electors 56,794Increase2.svg12.76
INC gain from BJP Swing Decrease2.svg0.99
2003 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaswan [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Bikram Singh 17,180 47.30% Increase2.svg16.88
INC Viplove Thakur 14,99441.28%Decrease2.svg8.77
LJP Ramel Singh2,4456.73%New
HVC Gokal6671.84%Decrease2.svg15.62
BSP Pawan Kumar6561.81%Increase2.svg0.31
NCP Kush Raj Singh3811.05%New
Margin of victory2,1866.02%Decrease2.svg13.62
Turnout 36,32372.12%Increase2.svg3.11
Registered electors 50,367Increase2.svg16.42
BJP gain from INC Swing Decrease2.svg2.76
1998 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaswan [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC Viplove Thakur 14,944 50.05% Decrease2.svg8.52
BJP Bikram Singh 9,08130.42%Decrease2.svg0.24
HVC Ramel Singh5,21117.45%New
BSP Ashok Kumar4481.50%Decrease2.svg1.18
JD Sita Ram1720.58%Decrease2.svg0.38
Margin of victory5,86319.64%Decrease2.svg8.28
Turnout 29,85669.90%Decrease2.svg0.79
Registered electors 43,263Increase2.svg8.63
INC hold Swing Decrease2.svg8.52

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References

  1. ↑ "Industry Ministerin the Himachal Pradesh Government". hpvidhansabha.nic.in. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Election Commission of India. "Himachal Pradesh General Legislative Election 2017" . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1998 to the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 11 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1998 to the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (pdf) on 11 January 2012.


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