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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Short description|Indian politician}}
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'''Vikramaditya Singh''' (born 5 August 1964) is an Indian businessman and politician. He is a leader of [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) and an ex-member of [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council]]. He is the grandson of Maharaja [[Hari Singh]] who was the last reigning ''[[maharajah]]'' of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Former-Jammu-and-Kashmir-King%E2%80%99s-grandson-joins-PDP/2014/08/08/article2370216.ece|title=Former Jammu and Kashmir King's grandson joins PDP - The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiaopines.com/dynasty-politics-jammu-kashmir/|title=One Dynasty is Dying, Other is Rising in Jammu And Kashmir}}</ref> He is the [[heir apparent]] [[pretender]] of [[Dogra dynasty]].
''[[Yuvraj]]'' '''Vikramaditya Singh''' (born 5 August 1964) is an Indian businessman and politician. He was a leader of [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) and an ex-member of [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council]]. He is the grandson of [[Maharaja]] [[Hari Singh|Sir Hari Singh]], who was the last reigning [[Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Former-Jammu-and-Kashmir-King%E2%80%99s-grandson-joins-PDP/2014/08/08/article2370216.ece|title=Former Jammu and Kashmir King's grandson joins PDP - The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiaopines.com/dynasty-politics-jammu-kashmir/|title=One Dynasty is Dying, Other is Rising in Jammu And Kashmir}}</ref> He is the [[heir apparent]] of the [[Dogra dynasty]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==


He is a son of senior Congress leader and former Sadr-e-Riyasat [[Karan Singh]] and Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, granddaughter of the last Rana [[Prime Minister of Nepal]], Shree 3 Maharaja [[Mohan Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana]].<ref name="PurushottamShamsher1990">{{cite book|title=Shree Teen Haruko Tathya Britanta|last=JBR|first=PurushottamShamsher|date=1990|publisher=Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar|isbn=99933-39-91-1|location=Bhotahity, Kathmandu|language=ne}}</ref>
He is a son of senior Congress leader and former ''Sadr-e-Riyasat'' [[Karan Singh]] and Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, granddaughter of the last Rana [[Prime Minister of Nepal]], Shree 3 Maharaja [[Mohan Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana]].<ref name="PurushottamShamsher1990">{{cite book|title=Shree Teen Haruko Tathya Britanta|last=JBR|first=PurushottamShamsher|date=1990|publisher=Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar|isbn=99933-39-91-1|location=Bhotahity, Kathmandu|language=ne}}</ref>


He was born in 1964 and is a hotelier by profession and is Managing Director of Taragarh Palace Hotel, [[Kangra, Himachal Pradesh|Kangara]]. Vikramaditya completed his education at the [[University of Southern California]] and married [[Chitrangada Singh (Princess)|Chitrangada Scindia]], daughter of late [[Madhavrao Scindia]] Maharaja of [[Gwalior]] in 1987.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/history-came-to-life-at-the-wedding-of-chitrangada-raje-scindia-and-vikramaditya-singh/1/337885.html The Gwalior Royal Wedding] Event covered in India Today]</ref> They have two children, a son, Martand Singh and a daughter, Mriganka Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|last=December 30|first=Srishti Jha|last2=January 11|first2=2015 ISSUE DATE|last3=January 8|first3=2016UPDATED|last4=Ist|first4=2016 18:02|title=On a heritage trail with Martand Singh, great grandson of Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20160111-when-history-is-in-vogue-martand-singh-grandson-maharaja-hari-singh-kashmir-733459-2015-12-30|access-date=2019-03-28|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Vikramaditya is a trustee of J&K Dharmarth Trust that was founded by Maharaja [[Gulab Singh]].<ref>[http://www.jkdharmarthtrust.org/vikram-singh-ji.html JK Dharmarth Trust]</ref>  
He was born in 1964 and is a hotelier by profession and is Managing Director of Taragarh Palace Hotel, [[Kangra, Himachal Pradesh|Kangra]]. Vikramaditya completed his education at the [[University of Southern California]] and married [[Chitrangada Singh (Princess)|Chitrangada Scindia]], daughter of late [[Madhavrao Scindia]] Maharaja of [[Gwalior]] in 1987.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/history-came-to-life-at-the-wedding-of-chitrangada-raje-scindia-and-vikramaditya-singh/1/337885.html The Gwalior Royal Wedding] Event covered in India Today]</ref> They have two children, a son, Martand Singh and a daughter, Mriganka Singh.<ref>{{Cite magazine|author=Srishti Jha |date=December 30, 2015 |title=On a heritage trail with Martand Singh, great grandson of Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20160111-when-history-is-in-vogue-martand-singh-grandson-maharaja-hari-singh-kashmir-733459-2015-12-30|access-date=2019-03-28|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Vikramaditya is a trustee of J&K [[Dharmarth Trust]] that was founded by Maharaja [[Gulab Singh]].<ref>[http://www.jkdharmarthtrust.org/vikram-singh-ji.html JK Dharmarth Trust]</ref>  


In 2017, his daughter, Mriganka married Nirvan Singh, the grandson of Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab and of Patiala Royal Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dr-karan-singhs-granddaughter-wed-capt-amarinders-grandson/|title=Dr Karan Singh's granddaughter to wed Capt Amarinder's grandson|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=12 April 2016}}</ref>
In 2017, his daughter, Mriganka married Nirvan Singh, the grandson of Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab and of Patiala Royal Dynasty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dr-karan-singhs-granddaughter-wed-capt-amarinders-grandson/|title=Dr Karan Singh's granddaughter to wed Capt Amarinder's grandson|first=Daily|last=Excelsior|date=12 April 2016}}</ref>
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In August 2015, he joined [[Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party]] (PDP).<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Karan-Singhs-elder-son-to-join-Muftis-PDP/articleshow/39853626.cms | title=Karan Singh's elder son to join Mufti's PDP | newspaper=The Times of India | date=8 August 2014 | access-date=18 March 2018 }}</ref> In October 2017, he resigned as member of Legislative council and PDP over issue of holiday on the birthday of his grandfather Maharaja Hari Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/j-k-pdp-mlc-leader-vikramaditya-singh-resigns-from-party-2567087.html|title=J&K: PDP MLC leader Vikramaditya Singh resigns from party|last=Madhuri|date=2017-10-22|website=Oneindia|language=en|access-date=2019-03-28}}</ref> He later joined INC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/former-pdp-mlc-vikramaditya-singh-joins-congress/articleshow/66164519.cms|title=Former PDP MLC Vikramaditya Singh joins Congress - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-03-28}}</ref> He was [[Lok Sabha]] INC candidate from [[Udhampur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Udhampur Loksabha]] constituency in 2019 where he lost to [[Jitendra Singh (politician, born 1956)|Dr Jitendra Singh]] of BJP .
In August 2015, he joined [[Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party]] (PDP).<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Karan-Singhs-elder-son-to-join-Muftis-PDP/articleshow/39853626.cms | title=Karan Singh's elder son to join Mufti's PDP | newspaper=The Times of India | date=8 August 2014 | access-date=18 March 2018 }}</ref> In October 2017, he resigned as member of Legislative council and PDP over issue of holiday on the birthday of his grandfather Maharaja Hari Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/j-k-pdp-mlc-leader-vikramaditya-singh-resigns-from-party-2567087.html|title=J&K: PDP MLC leader Vikramaditya Singh resigns from party|last=Madhuri|date=2017-10-22|website=Oneindia|language=en|access-date=2019-03-28}}</ref> He later joined INC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/former-pdp-mlc-vikramaditya-singh-joins-congress/articleshow/66164519.cms|title=Former PDP MLC Vikramaditya Singh joins Congress - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-03-28}}</ref> He was [[Lok Sabha]] INC candidate from [[Udhampur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Udhampur Loksabha]] constituency in 2019 where he lost to [[Jitendra Singh (politician, born 1956)|Dr Jitendra Singh]] of BJP .
On March 22, 2022 he tendered his resignation from the primary membership of INC citing that it was his belief that "the INC is unable to realize and reflect the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite twitter |user=vikramaditya_jk|number=1506217893175783428 |title=I hereby tender my resignation from the Indian National Congress. My position on critical issues vis-à-vis Jammu & Kashmir which reflect national interests do not align with that of the Congress Party. @INCIndia remains disconnected with ground realities. |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>


==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh (born 5 August 1964) is an Indian businessman and politician. He was a leader of Indian National Congress (INC) and an ex-member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council. He is the grandson of Maharaja Sir Hari Singh, who was the last reigning Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.[1][2] He is the heir apparent of the Dogra dynasty.

Early life[edit | edit source]

He is a son of senior Congress leader and former Sadr-e-Riyasat Karan Singh and Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, granddaughter of the last Rana Prime Minister of Nepal, Shree 3 Maharaja Mohan Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.[3]

He was born in 1964 and is a hotelier by profession and is Managing Director of Taragarh Palace Hotel, Kangra. Vikramaditya completed his education at the University of Southern California and married Chitrangada Scindia, daughter of late Madhavrao Scindia Maharaja of Gwalior in 1987.[4] They have two children, a son, Martand Singh and a daughter, Mriganka Singh.[5] Vikramaditya is a trustee of J&K Dharmarth Trust that was founded by Maharaja Gulab Singh.[6]

In 2017, his daughter, Mriganka married Nirvan Singh, the grandson of Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab and of Patiala Royal Dynasty.[7]

Political career[edit | edit source]

In August 2015, he joined Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[8] In October 2017, he resigned as member of Legislative council and PDP over issue of holiday on the birthday of his grandfather Maharaja Hari Singh.[9] He later joined INC.[10] He was Lok Sabha INC candidate from Udhampur Loksabha constituency in 2019 where he lost to Dr Jitendra Singh of BJP .

On March 22, 2022 he tendered his resignation from the primary membership of INC citing that it was his belief that "the INC is unable to realize and reflect the sentiments and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.[11]

Ancestry[edit | edit source]

Ancestors of Vikramaditya Singh (politician)
16. Ranbir Singh, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
8. Amar Singh of Jammu and Kashmir
4. Hari Singh, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
2. Karan Singh, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir
10. Bali Ram Chand Katoch, Zamindar of Bijapur in Kangra district
5. Tara Devi of Bijapur in Kangra district
1. Vikramaditya Singh
24. Chandra Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung
12. Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung
25. Chandra Loka Bhakta Lakshmi Devi, Bada Maharani of Kaski and Lamjung
6. General Sharada Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana of Nepal
26. Kunwar Indar Bir Singh Rathor of Doti Nepal
13. Dikshya Kumari, Bada Maharani of Kaski and Lamjung
3. Yasho Rajya Lakshmi Devi
7. Sri Rani Bina Rajya Lakshmi Devi

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Former Jammu and Kashmir King's grandson joins PDP - The New Indian Express".
  2. ↑ "One Dynasty is Dying, Other is Rising in Jammu And Kashmir".
  3. ↑ JBR, PurushottamShamsher (1990). Shree Teen Haruko Tathya Britanta (in नेपाली). Bhotahity, Kathmandu: Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar. ISBN 99933-39-91-1.
  4. ↑ The Gwalior Royal Wedding Event covered in India Today]
  5. ↑ Srishti Jha (30 December 2015). "On a heritage trail with Martand Singh, great grandson of Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir". India Today. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  6. ↑ JK Dharmarth Trust
  7. ↑ Excelsior, Daily (12 April 2016). "Dr Karan Singh's granddaughter to wed Capt Amarinder's grandson".
  8. ↑ "Karan Singh's elder son to join Mufti's PDP". The Times of India. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  9. ↑ Madhuri (22 October 2017). "J&K: PDP MLC leader Vikramaditya Singh resigns from party". Oneindia. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  10. ↑ "Former PDP MLC Vikramaditya Singh joins Congress - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  11. ↑ Template:Cite twitter
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