Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Pitaunjhia village (now Karpoorigram), Samastipur, Bihar, India |
| Hometown | Samastipur |
Latest News about Ram Nath Thakur
19/09/2025
Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur's health suddenly deteriorated while attending an NDA worker conference in Jagdishpur, Bhagalpur, on 18 September 2025. Doctors diagnosed him with viral fever, typhoid, and severe loose motions, and he was subsequently transported via air ambulance from Bhagalpur to Patna for better medical treatment. The minister, who has pre-existing conditions of blood pressure, diabetes, and prostate issues, was admitted to a circuit house in Bhagalpur under doctor supervision before being moved to Patna.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the elder son of Karpoori Thakur, former Chief Minister of Bihar; Leader of Janata Dal (United) in Rajya Sabha; Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the Modi Government |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm (1.72 m, 5' 8") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Shri Shankar High School, Rasalpur (Passed 10th in 1966) |
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| College/University | GKPD College, Karpoorigram (Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwaranagar, Darbhanga, Bihar) |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (Arts) in 1968 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Nai (Hajjam) with traditional occupation of a barber |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 17 May 1973 |
| Spouse | Asha Rani |
Family
| Father | Karpoori Thakur (Indian politician, former Chief Minister of Bihar) | ||||||||||
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| Mother | Phooleshwari Devi (Homemaker) | ||||||||||
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| Spouse | Kumari Asha Rani | ||||||||||
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Career
| Political Party | Janata Dal (United) (also known as JDU) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Member of parliamentary committees |
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| Private Member's Bill | 2023 - The Freedom of Marriage and Association and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour Bill |
| Current Position | Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Modi Government 3.0) |
| Position in Party | Leader of Janata Dal (United) in Rajya Sabha |
Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rnk_thakur/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RNKThakurMP/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ram Nath Thakur is an Indian politician, known as the son of the late Bharat Ratna awardee Karpoori Thakur. | |
| 2. He has a more than 10-year association with the Janata Dal (United) party. | |
| 3. Thakur has held positions as an MLA, Minister in Bihar governments, and a Rajya Sabha MP. | |
| 4. Participated in non-violent movements during his teenage years in the 1970s. | |
| 5. His political perspective is greatly influenced by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Jai Prakash Narayan, and his father Karpoori Thakur. | |
| 6. Thakur refrained from politics until his father's objection to dynasty practices ceased after his demise. | |
| 7. He became a Minister in Bihar in the 1990s and served two terms as an MLA from 2000 to 2010. | |
| 8. Thakur was elected as a Rajya Sabha MP in 2014 and re-elected in 2020. | |
| 9. During his youth, he enjoyed playing football and kabaddi. | |
| 10. Currently, he holds the position of secretary in various educational institutions in Bihar. | |
| 11. He is described as a soft-spoken politician and represents the Extremely Backward Class (EBC) community in the JD(U). | |
| 12. Ram Nath Thakur is an Indian politician, known as the son of the late former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur. | |
| 13. He suffers from pre-existing conditions including blood pressure, diabetes, and prostate issues. |