Ram Vilas Paswan
A Dalit leader from Bihar, Ram Vilas Paswan is the president of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and currently serving as the Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution. An eight time Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, Paswan went to jail during Indira Gandhi's tenure when emergency was imposed in the country. He began his political career as a member of Samyukta Socialist Party and in 1969 became a member of Bihar Legislative Assembly. Paswan was elected to Lok Sabha
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Ram Vilas Paswan welcomes cabinet nod to ordinance on teacher quota
“I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this decision. The rights of SCs, STs and OBCs are restored. This reflects the commitment of the government towards SC/ST and OBCs,” Paswan told reporters after the cabinet meeting.
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Disappointed consumer protection Bill could not be passed: Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
The CCPA could have dealt with unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements.
NDA was shaky but 10% quota has brought back confidence: Ram Vilas Paswan
LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan said Opposition parties at the national level are "confused" and the Congress alliance is not shaping up, as was evident in Uttar Pradesh.
10% quota bill gets support from allies JDU, LJP; Rajbhar sees ‘illusion’
Criticism came from Arun Rajbhar, general secretary and spokesperson for Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), another ally in the state, but one that is sulking of late.
Paswan opposes Ram temple ordinance, supports women's entry into Sabarimala
"Whatever judgment the Supreme Court gives on the Ram temple issue should be accepted by everyone, be it Hindu, Muslim or any other community," Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said.
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Delhi Confidential: Hunt For New Face
Paswan too is looking for a new candidate as his replacement because his son Chirag, who is presently MP from Jamui, wants to contest in 2019 from the same seat.
BJP intensifies efforts to resolve all issues with Bihar allies
BJP sources said LJP is likely to be given five seats in Bihar and one seat in Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls, in addition to one Rajya Sabha seat.
Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill, minister says 1986 law needs change
The Bill will now go to Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage. Once adopted, it will replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan, son meet Amit Shah over 2019 seat sharing pact
With ties under strain, LJP sources said, they want a better deal than the BJP has offered it, more so after former BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha's exit from the alliance.
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PM Narendra Modi visits Ram Vilas Paswan's residence to celebrate Makar Sankranti
PM Modi and his colleagues attended an event organised by Ram Vilas Paswan to celebrate Makar Sankranti.
Carl Lewis participates in a Mumbai run
Olympic legend and athlete Carl Lewis participated in running along with young Mumbaikers at the Marine Drive.
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