Pratibha Singh, 67, the spouse of six-time former CM of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh, has served as MP from the Mandi parliamentary constituency for 3 phrases. She additionally holds the place of president of the Himachal Pradesh
Congress Committee (HPCC).
Her son, Vikramaditya Singh, who at the moment serves because the state PWD Minister, is contesting from Mandi within the present election. Following the Congress occasion’s victory within the 2022 Vidhan Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, she emerged as a outstanding candidate for the CM’s publish.
Nevertheless, the occasion excessive command opted to nominate Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu because the CM. Pratibha is understood for her straight ahead strategy in politics, preferring to not mince her phrases.
Insiders stated that in a latest political upheaval within the state, she expressed dissatisfaction with the present CM’s governance, highlighting the sidelining of elected leaders from the Virbhadra camp. This was conveyed to the observers dispatched by the Congress excessive command from Delhi to Shimla to deal with the occasion’s inside discord. Subsequently, CM Sukhu appointed these leaders to key positions inside the authorities.
She was born into the Keonthal royal household of Himachal Pradesh and is the second spouse of Virbhadra Singh, who was the tutelary king of Rampur Bushahr on the time.
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Accessibility of MP
Locals stated that her visits to the Mandi constituency was restricted, however they recognize her simple accessibility at Holy Lodge on Jakhu Hill. Pratibha Singh displayed energetic engagement in her constituency when a pure catastrophe struck Mandi final 12 months. She presides over all DISHA Committee conferences at each district headquarters within the constituency, overseeing quarterly scrutiny and monitoring of centrally sponsored schemes and MPLAD Works.
Constituency profile
The Mandi parliamentary constituency is the most important constituency area-wise in Himachal Pradesh, masking 17 Meeting seats — Bharmour, Lahaul & Spiti, Manali, Kullu, Banjar, Anni, Karsog, Sundernagar, Nachan, Seraj, Darang, Jogindernagar, Dharampur, Mandi, Balh, Sarkaghat, Rohru and Kinnaur — throughout six districts (Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla) of the full 12. Its 9 Meeting Constituencies are in Mandi, one every in Kinnaur and Lahaul& Spiti, and Bharmour of Chamba district.
Moreover, it consists of all 4 Meeting constituencies of Kullu district and 1 (Rampur) of Shimla district. Mandi itself is a metropolis steeped in mythology, faith, and tradition. Also known as the ‘Varanasi of the Hills,’it’s dwelling to quite a few historical temples devoted to Lord Shiva. The Brahmin and Rajput vote banks play essential roles in electoral politics, together with the ex-servicemen group.
Candidates in fray
Congress has fielded Vikramaditya Singh and the BJP has given ticket to actor Kangana Ranaut. The BSP has fielded a retired joint director from the state agriculture division, Prakash Chand Bhardwaj.