Ram Awadhesh Singh Yadav (18 June 1937 – 20 July 2020)[1] was an Indian politician, and a renowned Social Justice Leader of India.
He served as a Member of 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]
He died in 2020 from COVID-19.[5]
References
- ^ Veteran socialist leader and Lok Sabha member Ram Awadesh Singh passes away at a private hospital in Patna
- ^ Times of India, 25 November 2005
- ^ Times of India 3 Oct 2009
- ^ "National Commission for Backward Classes".
- ^ https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/patna/corona-infected-former-mp-ram-awdesh-singh-died-in-patna/bh20200721074228211
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