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Bikram Singh (politician)

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Bikram Singh
Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh
In office
27 December 2017 – 8 December 2022.
GovernorAcharya Devvrat
Kalraj Mishra
Bandaru Dattatreya
Rajendra Arlekar
CabinetJai Ram Thakur ministry
Chief MinisterJai Ram Thakur
Ministry and Departments
  • Industry
  • Education
  • Labour and Employment
  • Transport
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
20 December 2012
Preceded byConstituency Established
ConstituencyJaswan-Pragpur
Personal details
Born (1964-08-28) 28 August 1964 (age 60)
Jaswan, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
SpouseMamta Singh
Children1 Son
Parent
  • Kishan Chand (father)
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]

Early life and family

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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

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

Political Journey

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaswan-Pragpur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Bikram Singh 22,658 38.27% Decrease7.31
INC Surinder Singh Mankotia 20,869 35.25% Decrease6.74
Independent Sanjay Prashar 13,405 22.64% New
Independent Mukesh Kumar 1,658 2.80% New
NOTA Nota 259 0.44% Decrease0.22
BSP Prem Chand 189 0.32% New
AAP Sahil Chouhan 163 0.28% New
Margin of victory 1,789 3.02% Decrease0.58
Turnout 59,201 74.13% Increase3.52
Registered electors 79,856 Increase9.01
BJP hold Swing Decrease7.31
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaswan-Pragpur[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Bikram Singh 23,583 45.59% Decrease1.28
INC Surinder Singh Mankotia 21,721 41.99% Increase8.10
Independent Hans Raj 4,075 7.88% New
Independent Gagan Deep Prashar 428 0.83% New
Independent Mujesh Kumar 395 0.76% New
NOTA None of the Above 342 0.66% New
Margin of victory 1,862 3.60% Decrease9.38
Turnout 51,731 70.62% Increase1.73
Registered electors 73,257 Increase7.51
BJP hold Swing Decrease1.28
2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaswan-Pragpur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Bikram Singh 22,000 46.87% New
INC Nikhil Rajour 15,907 33.89% New
HLC Naveen Dhiman 6,982 14.87% New
Himachal Swabhiman Party Dinesh Kumar 818 1.74% New
AITC Rajinder Kumar 391 0.83% New
Independent Om Prakash 381 0.81% New
BSP Rajinder Singh 307 0.65% New
Margin of victory 6,093 12.98%
Turnout 46,939 68.89%
Registered electors 68,140
BJP win (new seat)
2007 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaswan
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Nikhil Rajour (Manu Sharma) 17,692 46.31% Increase5.03
BJP Bikram Singh 17,574 46.00% Decrease1.30
BSP Hari Om 2,912 7.62% Increase5.82
Margin of victory 118 0.31% Decrease5.71
Turnout 38,203 67.27% Decrease4.85
Registered electors 56,794 Increase12.76
INC gain from BJP Swing Decrease0.99
2003 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaswan[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Bikram Singh 17,180 47.30% Increase16.88
INC Viplove Thakur 14,994 41.28% Decrease8.77
LJP Ramel Singh 2,445 6.73% New
HVC Gokal 667 1.84% Decrease15.62
BSP Pawan Kumar 656 1.81% Increase0.31
NCP Kush Raj Singh 381 1.05% New
Margin of victory 2,186 6.02% Decrease13.62
Turnout 36,323 72.12% Increase3.11
Registered electors 50,367 Increase16.42
BJP gain from INC Swing Decrease2.76
1998 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaswan[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Viplove Thakur 14,944 50.05% Decrease8.52
BJP Bikram Singh 9,081 30.42% Decrease0.24
HVC Ramel Singh 5,211 17.45% New
BSP Ashok Kumar 448 1.50% Decrease1.18
JD Sita Ram 172 0.58% Decrease0.38
Margin of victory 5,863 19.64% Decrease8.28
Turnout 29,856 69.90% Decrease0.79
Registered electors 43,263 Increase8.63
INC hold Swing Decrease8.52

References

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  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.