Ram Awadhesh Singh

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 by Shiopujan Shastri
Succeeded by Tapeshwar Singh
Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly
In office
1969–1971
Constituency Bikramganj
Personal details
Born 18 June 1937
Rohtas, Bihar
Died 20 July 2020 (aged 83)
Patna
Political party Bharatiya Lok Dal
Children 4 sons and 1 daughter
Residence Patna

Ram Awadhesh Singh Yadav (June 18, 1937 – July 20, 2020) 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). 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).