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    Radha Mohan Singh

    Radha Mohan Singh

    Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
    Birth DetailsSeptember 1, 1949 | Narha Panapur, East Champaran, Bihar
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationB.A., M.S. College, Bihar University
    Radha Mohan Singh’s Journey so far ...
    • Radha Mohan Singh began his political career as a student leader. In 1967, he was elected as the nagar pramukh of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Motihari
    • He next joined the Jana Sangh and was appointed its mandal secretary in 1969
    • In 1970, he became the organisational secretary of the Jana Sangh for the East Champaran region of Bihar
    • Singh then became a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was named as the party’s general secretary in East Champaran in 1977
    • In 1988, he was made the president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Bihar
    • Singh was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1989 from Motihari. During this term, he was given charge as a member of the consultative committee in the Ministry of Communications and also as a member of the Standing Committee on Industry and Mines
    • In 1990, he was appointed as the general secretary of BJP in Bihar
    • He was re-elected for a second term in the Lok Sabha in 1996 and this time he became a member in the consultative committee of the Ministry of Railways and was also appointed to the Standing Committee on Communications as one of its members
    • Singh got a third term in Lok Sabha, which began in 1999. During this term, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Commerce, a member of the Standing Committee on Communications, a member of the consultative committee in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and a member of the Rajbhasha Committee of the Ministry of Surface Transport and the Ministry of External Affairs
    • In 2006, he became the state president of BJP in Bihar
    • His fourth term as a Lok Sabha member began in 2009 with him taking charge as a member of the consultative committee of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, a member of the Standing Committee on Energy, and in a few other committees as well
    • Singh was re-elected for a fifth term in the Lok Sabha in 2014 and was first appointed as the Union Cabinet Minister for Agriculture and then as the Union Cabinet Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
    • He was then re-elected for a sixth term in the Lok Sabha in 2019 as was given charge as a member of the General Purposes Committee of the Lok Sabha, as a member of the consultative committee in the Ministry of Electronics and Information & Technology and the Ministry of Communications
    • In November 2020, he was appointed in-charge of politically crucial Uttar Pradesh; he also manages BJP’s affairs in Rajasthan

    Before you go ...
    • During his stint as the Agriculture Minister, he introduced various schemes for the benefit of farmers

    Last Updated: 25/08/2021

    Radha Mohan Singh News

    • The article discusses the intersection of nostalgia, football, and political ideologies in the context of the ongoing Euros. It reflects on personal memories tied to iconic football moments while cautioning against the pitfalls of excessive nostalgia. The author explores how nostalgia, once seen as an individual affliction, has evolved into a collective sentiment that can hinder progress and innovation. Drawing parallels between historical references and contemporary events, the narrative emphasizes the importance of embracing the present and looking towards the future. Overall, it serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the role of nostalgia in shaping personal and collective identities.
    • During a party function in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP's national president J P Nadda urged party workers to ensure victory in upcoming assembly elections. He emphasised the need for a strong showing by the party's cadre base. Nadda also paid tribute to party ideologue Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina called for unity among workers to secure the UT's first BJP chief minister and majority in the next elections.
    • The high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be held on July 19. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, which are scheduled to take place on July 26. The final will take place on July 28. For the first time in the history of the tournament, eight teams will feature in the upcoming edition, which is one more than the previous competition.
    • Uttarakhand's government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, mandated a 33% reservation for women in cooperatives covering 10 district cooperative banks, 670 multipurpose cooperative societies, the state cooperative bank, housing and construction cooperative federation, regional co-operative union, consumer cooperative federation, and Silk Federation, starting on International Cooperative Day. Minister Dhan Singh Rawat called it historic for women's empowerment.
    • Zimbabwe achieved a stunning upset against an Indian team filled with young talent by winning the first T20I by 13 runs, marking India's first T20I loss in 2024 and first against Zimbabwe in eight years. Zimbabwe's bowlers, led by Tendai Chatara and skipper Sikandar Raza, restricted India to 102 runs. Despite a valiant effort by Shubman Gill and the bowlers' commendable performance, India fell short, failing to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 115.
    • Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah outlined the government's initiatives during the 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' programme marking the 102nd International Day of Cooperatives. He announced plans to establish cooperative banks and milk producers' unions in every district, and to create multipurpose agriculture credit societies (PACS) in two lakh panchayats without cooperative institutions within five years.
    • Surat Police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut said,“A building collapsed in Pali village which was constructed in 2016-17. One lady was rescued, she was sent to the hospital and according to her 2-3 people are stuck inside. Experts are here and hopefully in the next one or two hours, we will be able to get out the remaining persons,”Gujarat: Five-floor building collapses in Surat; several feared trapped
    • Delhi University has raised fees for correction in degree certificates and marksheets, doubling charges to Rs 1,000 within six years of graduation and Rs 2,000 after. The decision was made based on a committee's recommendations led by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, approved on June 4. A DU official cited the long-overdue revision for the fee hike, while charges for duplicate documents remain at Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
    • In response to ongoing delays in the investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Karni Sena has threatened a nationwide movement if the CBI fails to produce a conclusive report. Four years after Rajput's tragic demise, calls for justice remain strong, with his family and supporters urging closure amid continued uncertainty surrounding the case.
    • Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in the July 2 Hathras stampede that killed 121 people, has been arrested by the Special Operations Group of Hathras police. Madhukar worked as a fundraiser for events of self-styled godman Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Bhole Baba and collected donations. The police will apply for remand of Madhukar and are checking his financial transactions, money trails, and call detail records.
    • New Delhi: Union Minister Giriraj Singh trained guns at Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Hathras and called it a political tour. "Rahul Gandhi going to Hathras was a political tour and nothing else. Those who are investigating have said that no one will be spared (in Hathras Stampede accident case)." On Lalu Yadav's remark, he says, "I have said it earlier, there is no one weaker than Lalu Yadav as he has been limited even into in his own family. Lalu Yadav should touch the feet of Nitish Kumar and wear a locket of his photo as he (Nitish Kumar) made a mistake and has given them (RJD) a political life in 2015..."'No one weaker than Lalu Yadav...': BJP's Giriraj Singh on RJD chief's 'Modi govt is weak' jibe
    • Amritpal Singh took oath as a Lok Sabha member with Engineer Rashid amid high security. Leading Waris Punjab De, Amritpal, who returned from Dubai in 2021, contested from Khadoor Sahib, and was jailed in Assam under NSA after a Feb 23 police station siege.
    • Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who holds the finance portfolio, will present the first annual budget of the BJP government for the year 2024-25 on July 25 and the appropriation bill on a vote on account will be tabled on July 31, the notification said.
    • Suraj Pal Singh aka 'Bhole Baba' on July 06 broke silence on Hathras Stampede Tragedy. He said that he was very grieved by the incident. He further said that he requested the committee to take care of the victim’s relatives. He said, “I am deeply saddened after the incident of July 2. May God give us the strength to bear this pain. Please keep faith in the government and the administration. I have faith that anyone who created the chaos would not be spared. Through my lawyer AP Singh, I have requested the members of the committee to stand with the bereaved families and the injured and help them throughout their lives.”Hathras stampede: 'Deeply saddened…', Suraj Pal Singh aka ‘Bhole Baba’ releases a video statement
    • Self-styled godman "Bhole Baba" Suraj Pal Singh addressed the Hathras stampede, expressing sorrow and promising justice for the 121 lives lost. Main accused Devprakash Madhukar surrendered, emphasizing cooperation with authorities. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited victims' families in Hathras, while CM Yogi Adityanath announced financial aid. A Judicial Inquiry Commission, led by Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava, will investigate the incident. Initial findings suggest chaos ensued when devotees sought blessings, causing a fatal stampede amid security measures at the religious gathering.
    • On July 2, a gathering led by Surajpal Singh, known as 'Bhole Baba', ended tragically with a stampede claiming 121 lives. Despite this, his followers remain steadfast in their faith. Attendees had traveled from far distances to participate in the event, highlighting the deep devotion to 'Bhole Baba'.
    • The BJP on Friday appointed its in-charges and co-incharges for states, retaining the incumbent office-bearers in most places. Its national general secretaries Vinod Tawde, Tarun Chugh and Radha Mohan Das Agarwal will continue to steer the party's organisational affairs in Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka respectively, while Prakash Javadekar and Satish Poonia will be the respective in-charges of Kerala and Haryana.
    • Bhole Baba spent over 18 years to serving as a constable in the UP Police, working across various districts and spending time in the intelligence unit. This experience gave him a deep understanding of societal dynamics and human psychology, which later became essential in his role as a spiritual leader.
    • Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been appointed as the chairperson of the AAP Parliamentary Party and as the leader of the party in Rajya Sabha. He expressed gratitude to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for entrusting him with these responsibilities, vowing to fulfill them with dedication. Singh previously served as the AAP's Rajya Sabha leader and was recently re-elected to the Upper House, taking oath on March 19.
    • The Supreme Court in April granted bail to Sanjay Singh, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last October in an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam. He spent six months in jail.
    • Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring urged Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday to ensure justice for the family of slain singer Sidhu Moosewala. He questioned how a gangster sitting in jail could get a murder committed.Ensure Justice for Sidhu Moosewala's family," Emotional Congress MP to Home Minister
    • Jailed MPs Amritpal Singh and Sheikh Abdul Rashid took oath amid security. Singh, Waris Punjab De, on four-day parole; Rashid, Baramulla, on two-hour parole. Singh in Assam, National Security Act; Rashid in Tihar, linked to Zahoor Watali. Police coordinated their oath taking, granted by court and district magistrate. They won Lok Sabha seats as Independents.
    • Noida DCP Ram Badan Singh told ANI, "At around 11 AM, we got information that a fire broke out at a showroom in Logix Mall. Fire tenders and Police reached the site immediately. Fire has been brought under control. No one has been injured in the incident. Smoke inside the mall is being taken out with the help of machines..."​​
    • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India achieved its highest-ever growth in defence production value for 2023-24, highlighting significant milestones for the Make in India initiative. He reiterated the government's commitment to fostering a favorable environment to establish India as a key global defence manufacturing hub.
    • Indian investment bankers receive generous bonuses despite a soft M&A market. Top performers at local I-banks like Kotak and Axis Capital see bonuses increase by 150-200%. Average bonuses rise by 10-25% as companies focus on talent retention. IPO activity drives record equity indices and compensation levels for MDs range from ₹3-9 crore.
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