Nirmal Kumar Singh
Nirmal Kumar Singh | |
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Billawar | |
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Born | Karanwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India | 22 January 1956
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse | Mamta Singh |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Jammu |
Occupation | Politician, Academician |
Dr Nirmal Kumar Singh is an Indian politician and was the last Speaker of the
He was elected to the
Early life, education and academic profession
Dr Nirmal Singh was born on 22 January 1956 to a humble family in Karanwara
Political career
Singh started taking an active interest in political activities at a young age. He was arrested during
Singh contested several
Dr Nirmal Singh was among the first politicians from
Singh contested his second election again from
In 2008, Singh contested from
During
Singh won his first election during
On 7 January 2016, Chief Minister Mufti Sayeed died in AIIMS New Delhi after multiple organ failures.[16] On 4 April 2016, Mehbooba Mufti took the oath of the Chief Minister and Dr Singh was sworn in for the second term as Deputy Chief Minister in a simple function held at Raj Bhavan in winter capital Jammu. The coalition was saved after 3 months of wrangling between Ms Mufti and BJP, over the future of their coalition government.[17][18]
As Minister of Power, Dr Singh worked for strengthening the power distribution and power generation in Jammu and Kashmir. He pushed various power projects in the State costing ₹4,153 crore, especially Pakal Dul Power Project with capacity of 1000 MW. An amount of ₹1,263.9 crore was earmarked to ensure the augmentation of State's transmission system. While answering a question in State Assembly on 28 January 2017, Dr Singh said under PMDP an amount of ₹220 crore has been earmarked for improving power infrastructure at tourist destinations, ₹1,039 crore for augmentation of distribution infrastructure, ₹116 crore for improving distribution network for four industrial estates, ₹900 crore for capital cities and an amount of ₹105 crore for small grids and smart metering.[19] Singh pushed the officers of J&K Power Development Department (PDD) to meet the targets set for completion of various center-funded schemes. In a meeting, convened on 17 March 2018, to review the progress of various schemes, Dr Singh suspended the Superintending Engineer and Executive Engineer of PDD, Kishtwar district with immediate effect for not meeting the set targets. MoS Power Asiya Naqash, Com Secretary Power Hridesh Kumar, MD J&K State Development Power Corporation Dr Shah Faesal, Secretary Technical Power and Chief Engineers, representative of project monitoring and implementing agencies and senior officers of the department were present in the meeting.[20] On 28 March 2018, Singh launched the initiative of providing electricity to 53 un-electrified villages of Kishtwar, Kupwara, Bandipora, Leh and Kargil in the Off Grid Mode from Kishtwar. The initiative was implemented by J&K State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDC) in collaboration with IIT Madras. Indian Air Force air lifted the Solar panels from Chandigarh to the remote areas on the request of State Government.[21] Dr Singh also worked for the 100% electrification of Jammu and Kashmir under many schemes including center-funded 'Power for All' scheme. He stressed on the Prime Minister’s vision of providing 24×7 electricity to every household of J&K and implementation in transparent and efficient manner.[22] On 11 december 2017, he launched Saubhagya (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna) in J&K with motive of providing free electricity connections to the poor of the erstwhile State.[23]
On 17 April 2018, Dr Singh was given the additional charge of the Departments of Industries & Commerce and Forest, Ecology & Environment by the Chief Minister after former ministers Chander Prakash Ganga and Chaudhary Lal Singh resigned.[24] [25]
On 29 April 2018, Singh resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister as a part of a cabinet reshuffle.[26] On 10 May 2018, Singh was elected as Speaker of Legislative Assembly, defeating Usman Majid, Congress MLA from Bandipora. The motion to elect Dr Singh was moved by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari and seconded by then Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta.[27]
On 21 November 2018, Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the J&K Legislative Assembly but Dr Singh continued to hold the chair of the Speaker.[28] On 16 November 2019, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, J&K Government issued a notification No. LD(PAB)2019/12, stating that Dr Nirmal Singh ceased to hold the office of Speaker of the erstwhile State of J&K with effect from 31 October 2019.[29]
The All-Party meeting was called upon and chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 June 2021 at New Delhi. Dr. Singh was invited to the meeting along with senior politicians from Jammu and Kashmir.[30]
After the killing of Rahul Bhat, a clerk under the special employment package for Kashmiri migrants by terrorists in Budgam district on May 12 2022, in an interview with The Indian Express, Dr Singh stressed that apart from the government’s protective measures for the migrant community, the permanent return of Kashmiri migrants to their homes in the Valley will be possible only when the local majority community also comes out in their support.[31][32] In Oct 2022, a committee of Senior BJP Leaders from J&K was constituted to look into the issues related to PM package employees, reserved category employees and minorities living in Kashmir Valley. Dr Singh headed the committee which also included former MLC Ajay Bharti, BJP senior leader, H L Bhat and Kashmir Displaced District president, Chand Ji Bhat. The committee visited Aalwpura Migrant Colony in Shopian district along with Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, K K Sidha. The committee also visited Vessu migrant colony in Kulgam district and Hawal migrant camp in Pulwama district. The committee held meetings with Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole, District Development Commissioner, Shopian and SSP Shopian to take the stock of the situation.[33] A deputation of Kashmiri migrant employees met Dr Singh on 3 April 2023, he was listening to the public grievances at BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. He stated that BJP is committed for accelerating construction of transit accommodations for the Kashmiri migrant employees. Dr Singh is available every Monday at the BJP Office, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu for grievance redressal of general public.[34][35]
Gallery
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Dr Nirmal Singh addressing people of Bhalessa Gandoh,Bhadrawah
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates Sports Complex in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.
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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh addressing the Sainik Sammelan, during his visit to the CRPF Camp, in Anantnag district. Dr Nirmal Singh and S P Vaid, DGP, J&K Police are also present.
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Katra. Dr Nirmal Singh is second from the right.
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Delegates at the All-Party Meeting at Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi called upon on 24 June 2021. Dr. Nirmal Singh is third from the left in the back row.
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Shri Dineshwar Sharma visited Dr Nirmal Singh's residence at Jammu during his tenure as an Interlocutor to the Government of India for the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
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Dr Nirmal Singh tours Dhar Mahanpur,Basohlialong with BJP Workers.
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Dr Nirmal Singh, Shamsheer Singh Manhas, Kavinder Gupta and other senior leaders of J&K BJP at the New Delhi BJP HQ for celebrations of the Election of Shri J P Nadda as National President of BJP on 20 Jan 2020.
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Dr Nirmal Singh felicitating Corona Warriors at his Vidhan Sabha ConstituencyBillawar.
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Dr Nirmal Singh flagging off the Relief Material during first wave ofBasohli.
References
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- ^ "Mehbooba Mufti takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir CM". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Govt taking initiatives to ensure 24×7 power supply: J&K Deputy CM Nirmal Singh". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- ^ "DyCM for timely completion of power sector schemes". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Dy CM Launches Electrification Project For 53 Villages From Kishtwar". Cross Town News. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ "Dy CM for early completion of works to augment power sector". Kashmir Reader. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir govt. launches 'Saubhagya' scheme". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "J&K Dy CM gets charge of Industries and Commerce, Forest departments". Business Standard. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Nirmal Singh got Forest,Industries portfolios". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Nirmal Singh resigns as J-K deputy CM ahead of cabinet reshuffle". The Economic Times. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "Nirmal Singh Elected As Speaker Of Jammu And Kashmir Assembly". NDTV. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Jammu & Kashmir Governor dissolves Assembly after rivals stake claim to govt formation". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Nirmal Singh is no more Speaker of Legislative Assembly". The Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "PM Modi's all-party meet with J&K leaders today: List of attendees". India Today. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Rahul Bhat's killing: Kashmiri Pandits take out protest march in Srinagar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Nirmal Singh interview: 'After Rahul Bhat's killing, Kashmiris hit roads to protest it… this is a ray of hope… Assembly polls may be held by Oct-Dec'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "BJP team meets Div Comm, discusses security issue of minorities". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "BJP for accelerated construction of transit accommodations : Nirmal Singh". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Dr Nirmal Singh listens to public grievances at J&K BJP HQ in Jammu's Trikuta Nagar". Take One Digital Network. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
External links
- Nirmal Kumar Singh on Twitter