Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/07/1946 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 08, Oct, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Khagaria, Bihar Province, British India |
| Date of Death | 08/10/2020 |
Latest News about Ram Vilas Paswan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary. The tributes highlighted his political legacy and continued relevance in Bihar and national politics.
Leaders of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) demanded an apology from the Rashtriya Janata Dal after an MLA referred to Ram Vilas Paswan as "bechara" during a Bihar Assembly budget session. The remark triggered uproar in the House and was followed by protests from the party led by his son, Chirag Paswan.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leaders staged a protest against an RJD MLA's comment about late Ram Vilas Paswan during the Bihar Assembly's budget session. The party also burned Tejashwi Yadav's effigy, escalating the political dispute around the remark.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Scheduled Caste (SC) |
| Debut | 1969 (Samyukta Socialist Party) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Koshi College, Patna University, Bihar |
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| Educational Qualification | Post-graduation in Law |
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| Address | Resident of Matriji Tola, Vill/PO-Saharbanni, PS/Teh-Aloli, Dist-Khagaria, Bihar |
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Family
| Father | Jamun Paswan |
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| Mother | Siya Devi |
| Siblings | Ram Chandra Paswan |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Paswan established the Dalit Sena in 1983 to enhance the Dalit Community. | |
| 2. During the 1960s, he wed Rajkumari Devi, divorcing her in 1981. | |
| 3. In 1983, he remarried Reena Sharma, an air hostess. | |
| 4. His son, Chirag Paswan, transitioned from acting to politics. | |
| 5. Following his passing on 8 October 2020, his son Chirag Paswan posted a heartfelt message on Twitter. | |
| 6. He passed the Bihar civil service examination and was selected as a deputy superintendent of police but chose politics instead. | |
| 7. He won eight Lok Sabha elections, holding the Guinness World Record for the most wins by any Indian politician. | |
| 8. He served in cabinets under six prime ministers: V.P. Singh, H.D. Deve Gowda, I.K. Gujral, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi. | |
| 9. He was a nine-times Lok Sabha member and two-time Rajya Sabha MP | |
| 10. He was posthumously awarded India's third highest civilian award the Padma Bhushan in 2021 |