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Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
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Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
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| Member of the Lok Sabha | |
| In office May 1996–16 may 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Shiva Saran Singh |
| Succeeded by | Rama Kishor Singh |
| Constituency | Vaishali |
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| Born | 6 June 1946 Vaishali, Bihar, British India |
| Died | 13 September 2020 (aged 74) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Spouse | Kiran Singh |
| Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
| Residence | Patna |
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As of 25 February, 2006
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Raghuvansh Prasad Singh (born June 6, 1946 – died September 13, 2020) was an important Indian politician. He was known for being a socialist leader. For over 40 years, from 1977, he served the people as their representative in the government. He represented the Vaishali area of Bihar in the Lok Sabha, which is like the main parliament of India. He was also a top leader in the Rashtriya Janata Dal political party.
He began his political journey by becoming an MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) in Bihar. He later became the Energy minister of Bihar. He represented the Belsand area five times in the Bihar state assembly. He also served as a member and then chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council.
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was elected to the Lok Sabha from Vaishali five times in a row. He served as a Union Cabinet Minister three times. He was the Union Cabinet Minister for Rural Development in the government led by Manmohan Singh. He is famous for helping to create and put into action the NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act). This act helps provide jobs in rural areas.
Singh passed away on September 13, 2020, at the age of 74. He died from problems related to COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. He was at the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
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Early Life and Education
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was born into a Rajput family in Bihar in 1946. His father was Ramvriksh Singh. He was very smart and became a Professor with a Ph.D. in mathematics. He was also an expert on rural areas and farming in India.
A Look at His Political Journey
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh had a long and active political career. He held many important positions over the years.
Early Roles and State Government
He started as a Secretary for the Samyukta Socialist Party in Sitamarhi district from 1973 to 1977. He was then elected as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, serving from 1977 to 1990. During this time, he was a Minister of State for Power in Bihar. He also served as President of the Lok Dal in Sitamarhi. In 1990, he became the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. From 1991 to 1995, he was a Member of the Bihar Legislative Council, and then its Chairman from 1994 to 1995. Before moving to national politics, he was a Minister for Energy, Relief, Rehabilitation, and Official Languages in the Bihar government from 1995 to 1996.
National Roles in the Lok Sabha
In 1996, he was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament). He served as the Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Dairying. From 1997 to 1998, he was the Union Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha for his second term in 1998 and his third term in 1999. From 1999 to 2000, he was the Leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha.
He was re-elected for his fourth term in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, he served as the Union Cabinet Minister for Rural Development, where he played a key role in the NREGA program. He was also the Vice President of the Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation & Management. His fifth and final term in the Lok Sabha began in 2009.
Family Life
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was married to Kiran Singh. Together, they had two sons and one daughter.
Social Work and Hobbies
He was very involved in movements for social justice, teachers' rights, and farmers' welfare. He also worked on activities that helped build the nation.
Special Interests
His special interests included helping people in society, fighting against unfair treatment, and providing legal help to farmers, workers, and those who were struggling. He also cared a lot about promoting education and making schools better.
Hobbies and Travel
For fun and relaxation, he enjoyed Yoga, exercise, and listening to music. He traveled to several countries, including South Korea, Germany, the U.K., Mauritius, and the U.S.A..
Other Important Information
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh was part of many political movements and protests. He was even put in prison during the socialist movement and the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan movement, showing his strong commitment to his beliefs.
See also
- List of politicians from Bihar
