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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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- Former Union Minister
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
Ram Vilas Paswan: ‘I would like to predict that SP, BSP will contest next polls separately’
April 25, 2019 7:01 am
We are well placed and can do better than 2014. We will win over 35 seats in Bihar, says Ram Vilas Paswan.
Ram Vilas Paswan welcomes cabinet nod to ordinance on teacher quota
March 08, 2019 1:12 am
“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.
Centre ready with ordinance to restore 200-point roster: Ram Vilas Paswan
March 05, 2019 7:00 pm
Disappointed consumer protection Bill could not be passed: Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
March 02, 2019 4:20 am
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
January 14, 2019 2:43 am
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’
January 09, 2019 2:37 am
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
January 03, 2019 5:47 pm
"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.
Delhi Confidential: Hunt For New Face
December 26, 2018 3:00 am
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
December 22, 2018 2:08 pm
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
December 21, 2018 2:54 am
The Bill will now go to Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage. Once adopted, it will replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
