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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
Better late than never: Ram Vilas Paswan on Nitish Kumar going with NDA
July 28, 2017 7:35 pm
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the chief minister yesterday, as he returned to the NDA after four years. The day earlier, he had resigned as the chief minister, with the JD(U) breaking ranks with its allies -- Lalu Yadav's RJD and the Congress.
Nitish Kumar is BJP's natural ally, says Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan
July 27, 2017 7:40 pm
"This was to happen. None can stay comfortable in company of 'egoistic' Lalu Prasad Yadav. Nitish Kumar always looked under a spell of tension when he was with Yadav. The BJP-JD(U) is a natural alliance," Ram Vilas Paswan told reporters at New Delhi.
Nitish Kumar should decide on JD(U)-RJD alliance soon: Ram Vilas Paswan
July 15, 2017 12:10 pm
Things are getting out of control as there is no governance in Bihar, the Union minister said, adding that the government was running like a lame cat.
Companies to face jail term, fine up to Rs 1 lakh for not reprinting revised MRP on unsold goods
July 07, 2017 3:21 pm
"We have told companies to reprint revised rates on unsold goods. Stickers of new MRP should be pasted so that consumers are aware of the change in rates after GST," said Ram Vilas Paswan
Choice of Ram Nath Kovind is a political masterstroke by Modi: Ram Vilas Paswan
June 19, 2017 7:55 pm
If opposition parties field a Dalit against Kovind, then it will be nothing but 'vote-katva' (aimed at denting support to Kovind) politics, noted the LJP leader, a BJP ally. Paswan said that the LJP extends full support to the NDA candidate.
Ram Vilas Paswan off to UK for heart treatment
May 23, 2017 3:43 am
The Union Minister in a missive to the Prime Minister had sought leave till June 14 for the treatment.
Radha Mohan Singh gets charge of Food Ministry as Ram Vilas Paswan leaves for London for treatment
May 22, 2017 9:32 pm
President Pranab Mukherjee has directed that Singh shall be assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution till the time Paswan is undergoing treatment.
Govt grappling with disposal of pulses buffer stock: Ram Vilas Paswan
May 15, 2017 6:44 pm
On retail prices of 22 essential commodities tracked by the government, Paswan said they are stable and under control.
Consumer need not pay service charge, it is unfair trade practice: Ram Vilas Paswan
January 11, 2017 6:59 pm
While service tax is a mandatory component in the restaurant’s bill, service charges by law has always been a voluntary component.
Govt-to-govt contract plan to import pulses, says Paswan
June 13, 2016 4:48 pm
The situation of pulses is now under control and their month-on-month prices have gone down, he told reporters in Bengaluru.
