Meet Vikramaditya Singh, Congress Minister who defied party lines for Ram Lalla
Attending the historic event
Vikramaditya Singh, a Congress MLA and minister in the Himachal Pradesh government, defied party lines to attend the historic Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
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Background
Vikramaditya Singh, born in 1989, hails from a politically influential family. He is the son of the late ex-CM Virbhadra Singh and the current Himachal Congress chief, Pratibha Singh.
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Educational Background
A post-graduate in History from St Stephens College, Delhi, Vikramaditya brings academic acumen to his political endeavors.
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Youth Congress Leadership
Vikramaditya served as the chief of the state youth Congress from 2013 to 2017, showcasing his early foray into leadership roles within the party.
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MLA Tenure
Elected as an MLA from the Shimla Rural constituency, Vikramaditya secured victories in both 2017 and 2023, establishing a commendable political trajectory.
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Defying Party Lines
In defying the Congress partys stance on the Ram Temple event, Vikramaditya expressed his belief in Dev Samaj and deemed his presence at the ceremony a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’
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Public Declaration and U-Turn
Initially declaring his intent to visit Ayodhya on January 22, he later made a strategic u-turn, emphasizing the partys flexibility on the matter, asserting that the visit would happen at his discretion.
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BJP's Gesture
The BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government extended the status of a state guest to Vikramaditya Singh.
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Titular King of Bushahr
Beyond politics, Vikramaditya holds the title of the erstwhile princely state of Bushahr, adding a regal dimension to his multifaceted identity.
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