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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
LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan, son meet Amit Shah over 2019 seat sharing pact
December 20, 2018 10:00 pm
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.
Lok Janshakti Party unhappy with BJP over delay in seat-sharing call
December 19, 2018 5:39 am
In a tweet, Chirag said, “Met several times with BJP leaders regarding seats in the alliance but nothing concrete has come forward. It can cause a damage if the matter is not resolved timely.”
Temple is one party’s agenda, not for NDA or Govt, says ally Chirag Paswan
December 17, 2018 1:11 pm
Speaking to The Indian Express, Chirag, who is also the LJP parliamentary board chairperson, said the BJP should not allow anyone to “create confusion among the people by raising issues like Ram temple construction and Bajrangbali caste”.
LJP won't accept 'dishonourable' seat sharing arrangement, BJP will have to adjust more: Chirag Paswan
November 28, 2018 9:02 pm
Speaking at the LJP's 19th Foundation Day function here, Parliamentary Board chairman of the party Chirag Paswan said that with the JD(U) joining the alliance this time, the BJP being the biggest partner will have to make more adjustments for its allies.
Kushwaha should clarify stand on alliance: Chirag Paswan
November 27, 2018 6:55 am
The LJP is said to be worried about its vote share in three seats — Hajipur, Samastipur and Jamui — if Kushwaha quits the NDA as the areas have a sizeable number of Kushwaha supporters.
We must get to contest at least seven seats in Bihar: state LJP chief
October 25, 2018 3:00 am
The LJP had contested seven seats in the 2014 elections and won six.
Paswan’s daughter, son-in-law ‘ready’ to take on LJP in polls
September 15, 2018 1:56 am
Sadhu, who is married to Asha, Paswan’s daughter from his first marriage, also accused the LJP of treating Dalits as bonded labourers and claimed there was widespread resentment against the LJP chief within his own caste group.
Ram Vilas Paswan on SC/ST Act protests: This is a conspiracy, Congress and other Opposition parties are behind it
September 07, 2018 12:57 am
Union Minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan talks to The Indian Express on the protests by upper castes and why he thinks Opposition parties are behind them.
Delhi Confidential: What Meeting?
August 28, 2018 3:27 am
Ram Vilas Paswan was caught unawares when mediapersons sought his opinion on the idea of “one nation-one election”, and discussions held in the Election Commission on this.
PM Narendra Modi is the biggest Ambedkarite, says Paswan
August 13, 2018 8:23 pm
On reservation in promotion for SC & ST being implemented in Bihar, the union minister said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his priorities towards the community by implementing reservation in promotion.
