Ram Awadhesh Singh | |
|---|---|
| Member of National Commission for Backward Classes | |
| In office 2007–2010 | |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1986–1992 | |
| Member of Bikramganj (Lok Sabha constituency) | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Shiopujan Shastri |
| Succeeded by | Tapeshwar Singh |
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Constituency | Bikramganj |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 June 1937 Rohtas, Bihar |
| Died | 20 July 2020 (aged 83) Patna |
| Political party | Bharatiya Lok Dal |
| Children | 4 sons and 1 daughter |
| Residence | Patna |
Ram Awadhesh Singh Yadav (June 18, 1937 – July 20, 2020)[1] was an Indian politician, and a renowned Social Justice Leader of India. He was a Member Bihar Vidhan Sabha (1969–71), Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha (1977–1979), and in the Rajya Sabha (1986–1992).[2] He was a well-known socialist leader and a strong follower of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His long struggle led to the formation of well-known "Mandal Commission", i.e. he is also known as "God-Father of Mandal Commission". He is also known as "Periar of the North". He was Nominated as Member, National Commission for Backward Classes (June 2007).[3][4]
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