London post blends personal note with public moment; couple recently visited UK together
Sunil Chadha
Shimla:
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Monday (January 5, 2025) shared an emotional birthday message for his wife Amreen Kaur Sekhon, marking her first birthday after their marriage, and said her presence had given his life its “real meaning”.
In a heartfelt note written in Hindi and posted on social media, the minister described how Amreen’s arrival had transformed his life. “Tumhare aane se meri zindagi ko asli matlab mila (my life turned meaningful since you married me),” he wrote, adding that her smile soothed his most exhausting days and her companionship made every challenge easier.
Praying for her health, happiness, respect and fulfilment of dreams, Vikramaditya Singh wished that divine blessings always remain with her and that they continue to walk hand in hand through life. The post concluded with warm birthday wishes and emojis, striking a deeply personal tone rarely seen in political messaging.
London photo adds a global backdrop
The birthday message was accompanied by a photograph clicked in London, a city the couple visited recently. The image, shared widely by supporters, added a global backdrop to the otherwise intimate post and quickly drew reactions from party colleagues, well-wishers and followers.
The UK visit had coincided with Vikramaditya Singh being honoured in London with an International Youth Icon Award for what organisers described as youth leadership and contribution to “intellectual politics”. He was accompanied on the visit by Amreen Kaur, a professor at Panjab University.
Public life, private moments
While the minister’s London trip had earlier drawn political attention back home due to its timing— Vikramaditya was conspicuous by his absence at his government’s third anniversary function in Mandi — the post shifted focus to the personal sphere, presenting a softer side of the young leader. Observers say the message resonated because it blended public life with a candid expression of companionship and gratitude.
Congratulatory messages poured in from across political lines, with many wishing the couple happiness and good health, and noting the warmth and simplicity of the birthday tribute
