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Chandrashekhar Singh was born on 17 August, 1927 in Jamui, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India, is an Indian politician. Discover Chandrashekhar Singh's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
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58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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17 August 1927 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
Jamui, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India |
| Date of death |
9 July, 1986 |
| Died Place |
New Delhi, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Chandrashekhar Singh Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Chandrashekhar Singh height not available right now. We will update Chandrashekhar Singh's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Chandrashekhar Singh's Wife?
His wife is Manorama Singh
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Manorama Singh |
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3 |
Chandrashekhar Singh Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chandrashekhar Singh worth at the age of 58 years old? Chandrashekhar Singh’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from India. We have estimated Chandrashekhar Singh's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Chandrashekhar Singh (17 August 1927 - 9 July 1986) was a member of the Indian National Congress and served as the 16th Chief Minister of Bihar from August 1983 to March 1985.
He also held a number of Union State Minister positions in the Ministry of Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.
He was elected to Bihar Vidhan Sabha four times, and also to the Parliament a few times.
He also the first minister for Ministry of Textiles.
He last held the position of Union Minister of Petroleum, during which he died due to cancer.
He was elected to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha in 1952, 1957 and 1969 from Jhajha (Vidhan Sabha constituency).
He got elected to state assembly for first time in year 1952 when he was just 25 years.
He got reelected again in the year 1957.
He lost from Jhajha (झाझा) in 1962.
After taking break for few years he contested elections and re-entered assembly in year 1969 and remained member till 1977.
He was elected to Vidhan Sabha from Chakai (चकाई) in 1972.
Though he contested Lok Sabha elections in 1977 as congressman, due to Janata waive he couldn't make it.
In 1980, he won the parliamentary elections with an overwhelming majority from Banka (Lok Sabha constituency).
However he got elected in 1980 defeating Madhu Limaye from Banka seat.
He also acted in administrative capacity and became parliament secretary.
He was later inducted into cabinet for various ministries such as Revenue, Industry, Minor Irrigation, Law and Public works.
In 1983, he was handpicked by Indira Gandhi to become the Chief Minister of Bihar.
It was established in 1983 by the state government to preserve the antiquities of the surrounding areas.
He was a grassroots congressman, being connected to all workers at village level.
He also served the Congress party at all levels from village to state level.
In 1983 Cabinet reshuffle he was made Minister of State for Energy.
He held a postgraduate degree in economics.
After the 1985 elections, he was asked by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to return to Government of India as Union Minister of Petroleum.
He won a by-poll for Banka Lok Sabha seat in 1985.
After his death in 1986, his widow Manorama Singh won the by-poll necessitated by his death.
He was elected to the Parliament of India a total of 5 times.
A museum has also been opened in Jamui in Bihar in his name.
