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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 not happy with cleanliness status in Food Ministry
October 01, 2014 3:18 pm
During the checks, Paswan interacted with officials, highlighting the importance of hygiene and cleanliness.
Inside Track: Special case
September 21, 2014 12:08 am
The Gujarat government put two ministers in charge of arrangements for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Ahmedabad last week.
‘Lalu-Nitish alliance is politics of frustration. In a flood, even saanp, bichchoo shelter together’
September 04, 2014 12:12 pm
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan speaks about the coming Bihar bypolls, argues RJD, JD(U) will lose, and claims Modi will be PM for 15 years.
Ram Vilas Paswan asks states to rise above politics to control prices
July 04, 2014 5:50 pm
Paswan said there is a need to set up storage facility for onion and potato during the lean season.
Mamata to meet Smriti Irani today
July 04, 2014 10:16 am
The meeting is likely to take up for discussion the implementation of the Food Security Act.
Modi govt delays food Act rollout
June 27, 2014 12:57 am
Gives states 3 more months to implement law passed by previous UPA govt.
Not so sweet
June 25, 2014 12:05 am
In the sugar sector, one bad decision paves the way for another, and the consumer must bear the brunt.
Centre agrees to raise import duty on sugar with rider
June 23, 2014 1:07 pm
The government has also decided to raise the mandatory blending of ethanol in gasoline to 10 percent from 5 percent.
Ram Vilas Paswan mocks at 'compulsive' coming together of Lalu, Nitish
June 14, 2014 7:20 pm
Paswan said the coming together of the two would have no impact as they have been rejected by people in recent LS election.
He wanted to ensure water, toilets for every poor villager
June 04, 2014 1:26 am
Munde had planned to return to Mumbai that very night but rescheduled the trip as the meeting went on until late.
