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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 byShiopujan Shastri
Succeeded byTapeshwar Singh
Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly
In office
1969–1971
ConstituencyBikramganj
Personal details
Born (1937-06-18) 18 June 1937 (age 87)
Rohtas, Bihar
Died20 July 2020(2020-07-20) (aged 83)
Patna
Political partyBharatiya Lok Dal
Children4 sons and 1 daughter
ResidencePatna

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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