Party Name : Janata Dal (United)(JD(U))
Constituency : Valmiki Nagar
State : Bihar
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 17
Father's Name : Shri Shankar Prasad
Mother's Name : Smt. Jhalahi Devi
Date of birth : 02 Jun 1947
Profession : Agriculturist
Positions held :
2000-2009 Member, Bihar Legislative Council (three terms)Nov.2005-Apr.2008 Union Minister of State, Rural Development, Govt. of Bihar2009 Elected to 15th Lok Sabha31 Aug. 2009 Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers23 Sep. 2009 Member, Committee on Papers Laid on the TableMay, 2019 Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)13 Sept. 2019 - 28 Feb. 2020 Member, Standing Committee on Rural DevelopmentMember, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Steel28 Feb. 2020 Expired
More Information :
Books Published
In Hindi `Kahin Dhoop Kahin Chhaya`
Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
Staging dramas among public to remove social evils
Social And Cultural Activities
Mobilized people against the crime and criminals in Bettiah and strived to maintain law and order in the West Champaran District defeating the criminal designs; and encouraged children to participate in co-curricular and cultural activities apart from their studies.
Special Interests
Playing Harmonium, classical songs, playing benzo and flute, training drama groups and their presentation
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Playing Harmonium, reading newspapers and magazines and studying books on parliamentary affairs.
Sports and Clubs
Volley Ball
Other Information
Branch Manager, National Co-operative Bank, Bettiah (Bihar), 1992-95
