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Ram Vilas Paswan
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- Born 05 July 1946
- Birth Place Khagaria, Bihar, British India
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Lok Janshakti Party
- In Office Minister Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public Distribution 26 May 2014 - 8 October 2020, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 28 June 2019 - 8 October 2020, Minister Of Chemicals And Fertilizers[1] 23 May 2004 - 22 May 2009, Minister Of Mines[1] 1 September 2001 - 29 April 2002, Minister Of Communications And Information Technology[1] 13 October 1999 - 1 September 2001, Leader Of House In Lok Sabha 4 June 1996 - 4 December 1997, Minister Of Railways[2] 1 June 1996 - 19 March 1998, Minister Of Labour And Welfare 5 December 1989 - 10 November 1990, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2014-2019, Member Of Bihar Legislative Assembly 1969-1972
- Residence Khagaria, Bihar, India
- Awards Padma Bhushan (2021) (posthumously)
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Ram Vilas Paswan BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 31 Dec 2024
A Dalit leader from Bihar, Ram Vilas Paswan was the founder of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and served as Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution under the NDA. An eight-time Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, Paswan went to jail during Indira Gandhi's tenure when emergency was...
Ram Vilas Paswan PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Rajkumari Devi (1969; 1981), Reena Sharma (1983“Â2020) |
| Children | 4; including Chirag Kumar Paswan |
| Education | Patna University (M.A., LLB) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Ram Vilas Paswan
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers | 23 May 2004 - 22 May 2009 |
| Minister of Mines | 1 September 2001 - 29 April 2002 |
| Minister of Communications and Information Technology | 13 October 1999 - 1 September 2001 |
| Minister of Railways | 1 June 1996 - 19 March 1998 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | July 2010 - 2014 |
RAM VILAS PASWAN NEWS
Rahul's refusal to meet before 2014 polls key reason for Ram Vilas leaving UPA: Chirag Paswan
July 19, 2024 4:21 pm
Chirag Paswan went on to reveal that the Gandhi family scion was one of the reasons why his party, then undivided and known as Lok Janshakti Party, quit the UPA in 2014.
Hajipur Lok Sabha Constituency: LJP's Chirag Paswan vs RJD's Shiv Chandra Ram
April 18, 2024 8:40 am
Ram Vilas Paswan has had the greatest political influence in Hajipur's history. Between 1977 and 2019, he won the Hajipur seat eight times, only losing twice, in 1984 and 2009.
I am Ram Vilas Paswan's political heir, Chirag may inherit his wealth: Pashupati Kumar Paras
February 13, 2023 10:13 am
Pashupati Kumar Paras made the averment here on Sunday in reply to queries from journalists about his relationship with his nephew, against whom he had raised a banner of revolt two years ago and split the Lok Janshakti Party floated by his late brother.
From 60% in UPA to 95% in NDA: A surge in share of Opposition leaders in CBI net
September 21, 2022 8:08 am
Under the BJP-led NDA-II’s eight years in power so far, even as the Opposition’s political footprint has shrunk, at least 124 prominent leaders have faced CBI probes and as many as 118 of them are from the Opposition — that’s 95 per cent.
Two years after Paswan's death, son and brother chase his legacy
July 06, 2022 6:09 am
The question of who can claim the Dalit leader's legacy is unlikely to be settled until the next elections
Newsmaker: On the sidelines of raj path, Chirag now loses a Janpath address
March 31, 2022 9:34 pm
The development is another setback for Chirag (39) who, even as he is struggling to keep hold of the LJP as Paswan's rightful successor amid an intense family feud, has been unable to retain his father's house.
Eviction from 12, Janpath: Delhi HC junks Paswan wife plea, says 'not your party office'
April 01, 2022 5:00 am
The bungalow is presently occupied by the late leader's son Chirag Paswan, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) president and Lok Sabha MP from Jamui in Bihar.
Govt starts process of evicting Ram Vilas Paswan's family from 12 Janpath bungalow
March 31, 2022 11:09 am
The Directorate of Estates, which comes under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, sent a team of officials to execute an eviction order issued to the late minister's son and Lok Sabha MP Chirag Paswan in July last year.
Ram Vilas Paswan’s death anniversary: Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad at Chirag Paswan residence, Nitish attends Paras function
October 09, 2021 7:50 am
In Bihar, at a function organised by the LJP founder’s younger brother and Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, dignitaries turned up in large numbers.
Tej Pratap Yadav raises eyebrows by attending function hosted by Pashupati Kumar Paras
October 08, 2021 8:43 pm
Tej Pratap raised many eyebrows when he walked down to the Patna office of the Lok Janshakti Party's faction headed by Pashupati Kumar Paras
RAM VILAS PASWAN PHOTOS
Ram Vilas Paswan: Rare photos from Indian Express Archives
October 22, 2020 10:19 am
An eight-time Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, Ram Vilas Paswan went to jail during Indira Gandhi’s tenure when an emergency was imposed in the country.
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Amit Shah holds road show before filing nomination for Gandhinagar seat
March 30, 2019 12:14 pm
With just 11 days left for the Lok Sabha elections to kick off, leaders from major political parties are busy taking trips across the country in an effort to reach out to as many voters as possible. Gujarat will go to polls on April 23 in a single phase.
PM Narendra Modi visits Ram Vilas Paswan's residence to celebrate Makar Sankranti
January 14, 2015 3:44 pm
PM Modi and his colleagues attended an event organised by Ram Vilas Paswan to celebrate Makar Sankranti.
Carl Lewis participates in a Mumbai run
May 19, 2014 9:11 pm
Olympic legend and athlete Carl Lewis participated in running along with young Mumbaikers at the Marine Drive.
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RAM VILAS PASWAN VIDEOS
We need to evolve a national market: Ram Vilas Paswan on the rising food prices
August 04, 2014 3:00 pm
If anyone is guilty for the Saharanpur riots, it's Mulayam Singh: Ram Vilas Paswan
August 04, 2014 2:56 pm
In a flood, even saanp, bichchoo shelter together: Ram Vilas Paswan on the Lalu-Nitish alliance
August 04, 2014 2:54 pm
