| 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 (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. He is the father of Deputy Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Vinay Kumar who is an MLA for the same constituency.
Career
Singh was a former Chief Parliamentary Secretary of the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
He was first elected as an MLA winning the 1982 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election representing Indian National Congress from Sri Renukaji Assembly constituency. Later, he won five more times from Shri Renuka Ji winning the 1985, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2007 elections. 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.
References
- "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.