OTHERS (MISC)
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Former Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Hira Singh Bisht Passes Away at 85
Senior Indian National Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Hira Singh Bisht passed away at the age of 85.
He served three terms as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), representing Dehradun, Doiwala, and Rajpur constituencies.
During his legislative career, he managed vital state portfolios including Transport, Labour, and Technical Education.
Exam Perspective: Notable state political figures often feature in state-specific public service awareness and historical questions.
He served three terms as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), representing Dehradun, Doiwala, and Rajpur constituencies.
During his legislative career, he managed vital state portfolios including Transport, Labour, and Technical Education.
Exam Perspective: Notable state political figures often feature in state-specific public service awareness and historical questions.
Key Facts / Static GK
State of Uttarakhand was created on 9 November 2000 as the 27th state of India.
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