Shiv Chandra Ram
Shiv Chandra Ram | |
|---|---|
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Dasai Chowdhary |
| Succeeded by | Ravindra Ray |
| Constituency | Mahua |
| Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs, Government of Bihar | |
| In office 20 November 2015 – 26 July 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ranju Geeta |
| Succeeded by | Krishna Kumar Rishi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1971 Mahua, Vaishali, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Spouse(s) | Anita Adarsh |
| Children | 1 son, 3 daughters |
| Father | Prabhu Ram |
| Residence | Beur, Anisabad, Patna, Bihar, India |
| Education | Graduate |
| Occupation | Politician, Pashupalan |
Shiv Chandra Ram (born 5 February 1971) is an Indian politician from Bihar associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He has served as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Mahua constituency and as the Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs in the Government of Bihar from 2015 to 2017. He is regarded as a senior Dalit leader of RJD and is closely associated with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav.
Early life and education
Shiv Chandra Ram was born on 5 February 1971 in Mahua, Vaishali district, Bihar, India, to Prabhu Ram. He completed his graduation and is engaged in Pashupalan (animal husbandry) as his primary occupation.
Political career
Ram began his political career with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Mahua constituency in both the February 2005 and October 2005 elections, defeating Dasai Chowdhary. He later served as the **Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs** in the Nitish Kumar government from **20 November 2015 to 26 July 2017**.
In the 2019 Indian general election, he contested from the Hajipur parliamentary constituency as an RJD candidate but lost to Pashupati Kumar Paras of LJP by a margin of **2,05,449 votes**. He again contested the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election from the Patepur seat but was defeated by Lakhendra Kumar Raushan of the Bharatiya Janata Party by **25,839 votes**. In the 2024 Indian general election, he once again contested from Hajipur but lost to Chirag Paswan of LJP (Ram Vilas) by a margin of **1,70,105 votes**.
He is currently the **National President of Ravidas Chetna Manch** and previously served as the **National President of Yuva RJD**.
He belongs to the Chamar community and is considered a senior Scheduled Caste leader within RJD.
Electoral performance
| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Opponent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (Feb) | Assembly | Mahua | RJD | Won | — | — |
| 2005 (Oct) | Assembly | Mahua | RJD | Won | — | — |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Hajipur | RJD | Lost | Pashupati Kumar Paras (LJP) | 2,05,449 |
| 2020 | Assembly | Patepur | RJD | Lost | Lakhendra Kumar Raushan (BJP) | 25,839 |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Hajipur | RJD | Lost | Chirag Paswan (LJP (RV)) | 1,70,105 |
Personal life
Ram is married to Anita Adarsh, who works as an Anganwadi Sevika. The couple has one son and three daughters. He resides in Beur, Anisabad, Patna, Bihar.
References
- Times of India – Candidate profile
- Live Hindustan – RJD SC/ST cell appointment
- Amar Ujala – 2024 Hajipur profile
- MyNeta – Minister affidavit 2015
- MyNeta – 2024 Lok Sabha affidavit
- Live Hindustan – Ravidas Chetna Manch president
- Live Hindustan – Profile article
- Dainik Bhaskar – Former minister statement
- PRS India – MLA Track
- Official RJD leaders page
- The Hindu – Onion garland news
- Dainik Bhaskar – Political statement
External links
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