Former Uttarakhand minister Hira Singh Bisht died on 26 July 2026 in Dehradun at age 85 while undergoing treatment. He was a three-term Uttarakhand MLA from Doiwala and Rajpur and a senior Indian National Congress leader.
Political Career
- Legislative tenures: Three-term member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly representing Doiwala and Rajpur constituencies.
- Party affiliation: Longstanding leader of the Indian National Congress in Uttarakhand.
- Date of birth: 4 November 1940.
Ministerial Roles
- Cabinet positions: Served as a state cabinet minister with portfolios including transport, labour and technical education.
- Administrative focus: Portfolio mix indicates involvement in infrastructure, workforce regulation and vocational/technical training policy at state level.
Trade Union and Sports Links
- INTUC role: Served as president of the Uttarakhand unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC).
- Cricket administration: Founder member of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand; instrumental in securing land for Raipur Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Uttarakhand formation: State created on 9 November 2000 (27th state at creation).
- Legislature: Uttarakhand has a unicameral Legislative Assembly.
- INTUC: Indian National Trade Union Congress; affiliated to the Indian National Congress.