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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 Indian Army clarified the compensation provided to Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family after Rahul Gandhi alleged that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lied in parliament about emoluments. The Army emphasised that Rs 98.39 lakhs have already been paid to the family, with additional benefits totaling approximately 67 lakhs to be settled after Police verification, summing up to Rs 1.65 Cr. The Army reiterated their commitment to honoring fallen heroes' sacrifices.
    • The Congress leader also shared a video on X purportedly of the father of a deceased Agniveer who stated that Rajnath Singh had claimed that Rs 1 crore compensation had been given to the next of kin of martyred Agniveers but no such assistance was received by his family.
    • Aman Singh was arrested in the NEET-UG paper leak case from Dhanbad, Jharkhand. CBI's FIRs include paper leakage, candidate impersonation, and examination irregularities referred by Union Education Ministry. NEET-UG by NTA is for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and related courses.
    • The central government has formed eight Cabinet Committees, including the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth, and Skill Employment and Livelihood, with key ministers and special invitees designated to each committee to address various aspects of governance and decision-making.
    • Hathras stampede: After a stampede in Hathras left over 100 dead, a follower's video went viral. The supporter claimed Shri Narayan Hari was not to blame, stating he controls everything but was not at fault for the incident. Vikram Singh, a devotee, reiterated this, calling Narayan Hari the creator of the universe and exonerating him from responsibility.
    • Satnam Singh was abandoned by his employer after a strawberry wrapping machine severed his arm in Lazio, near Rome, last month and died due to "copious bleeding", the ANSA news agency reported.
    • Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh launched a scathing attack on the central government. He accused BJP members of accepting a Rs 60 crore bribe from Sarath Reddy through electoral bonds linked to an alleged liquor scam. Singh alleged that the ruling party is manipulating investigation agencies to imprison opposition leaders without evidence. Watch!'BJP took Rs 60 Crore bribe in Liquor Scam via Electoral Bonds': AAP's Sanjay Singh
    • Odisha CM announced a two-day holiday for the Rath Yatra, coinciding with the new government's tenure. President Droupadi Murmu will take part in key rituals. The meeting aimed for smooth execution and stakeholder cooperation in the festival.
    • During his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.
    • "Rahul Gandhi mentioned truth, non-violence, love and harmony as the character of Hindus. What was wrong in saying this? How can BJP, Narendra Modi, whose conduct is contrary to the main principles of Hinduism, claim to represent Hindus? This country belongs to everyone and respecting all religions is our religion. That is our right in our Indian Constitution," Congress leader Singh posted on X on Tuesday morning.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five senior ministers defended the central government against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism in Lok Sabha. The ministers demanded Gandhi's apology, refuted his claims, and challenged his statements on various issues. The heated exchange included accusations of disrespecting parliamentary rules and misleading the House. Gandhi stood firm on his positions despite the ministers' objections.
    • Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading violence and hatred against minorities, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians. In his maiden speech as LoP, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was spreading fear among every section of society and that small and medium businesses, which are the backbone of India's employment, have been blown away by a flawed GST and demonetisation.
    • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, which was criticized by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Singh argued that the scheme was rolled out after consultation with 158 organizations and that an Agniveer who commits suicide receives a compensation of Rs 1 crore. Gandhi claimed the government treats Agniveers as "use-and-throw labourers" and does not give them the status of a "shaheed (martyr)."
    • RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized India's unity despite differences at the launch of a book on war hero Abdul Hamid in Ghazipur. He highlighted the nation's resilience against external threats, praising Hamid's bravery during the 1965 war. Bhagwat reiterated the country's timeless unity and love for the motherland.
    • In his first speech in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi drew parallels between the Opposition and Hinduism by displaying an image of the Hindu god Shiva. He highlighted the Opposition's calm approach, resembling the god's 'abhay mudra', despite facing government attacks. Rahul also emphasised that Hinduism is not about fear and hatred, criticising the BJP. This led to objections from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Here are all the moments when Rahul and the treasury bench faced off.Big hits and misses from Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as Lok Sabha LoP | Ft. Amit Shah & PM Modi
    • Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, claiming that Agniveers were being treated as “use and throw.” Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Agniveer scheme would be scrapped when their government came to power. Watch!Agniveers 'use & throw': Rahul tears into Govt for no pension to martyrs; Rajnath rebukes charge
    • Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh assumed command of the Sapta Shakti Command after paying tribute at Prerna Sthal. He is marked by an illustrious military career with commands and staff roles in Jammu and Kashmir and the Western Front, including counter-insurgency operations. Recognised with prestigious medals for leadership, he received congratulations from the Army Commander upon taking charge of the South Western Command.
    • The IOA chief said it was a natural step for the competitive sports community to embrace yoga, especially after the world had given it due recognition. "It has a universal appeal and people around the world have embraced yoga and drawn benefits," Usha said.
    • Audi India on Monday reported a 6 per cent dip in retail sales at 1,431 units during the April-June quarter this year. The German luxury carmaker had sold 1,524 units in the year-ago period. "While the supply situation in Q2 2024 has improved compared to Q1 2024; it still played a limiting factor on our sales performance," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement.
    • Opposition members on Monday demanded a separate one-day discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha and staged a walkout after they sought a clear assurance from the government on the issue. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of irregularities in NEET soon after the Lok Sabha assembled for the day, prompting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to assert that a separate discussion cannot be held till the House finishes with the motion of thanks on the president’s address.LoP Rahul Gandhi seeks discussion on NEET in Lok Sabha; Opposition walks out
    • ​So, in the next three quarters, the demand has to meet around 9% to 10% to make up for the lost time. In the first quarter, there were elections, there were water shortage, uncertainty of election results were there, now all those is over.
    • Opposition in Lok Sabha demanded a dedicated one-day discussion on the NEET paper leak, led by Rahul Gandhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated no separate discussion until the motion of thanks concludes. Speaker Om Birla affirmed no tradition of side discussions, suggesting a separate notice for NEET. Opposition walked out seeking government assurance.
    • The ICC's 'Team of the Tournament' for the T20 World Cup features six Indians, including Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, but omits Virat Kohli despite his match-winning performance in the final against South Africa. India won their second title with a thrilling seven-run victory, while Afghanistan had three players in the XI.
    • CBI's revelation of Kejriwal's dubious profit margin enhancement under the new Excise Policy led to his judicial custody until July 12.
    • Stand-up comedian Daniel Fernandes' show in Hyderabad was canceled following a threat from BJP leader Raja Singh over jokes about the Jain community. Despite apologizing and removing the offending video, Fernandes continues to receive threats. He emphasized the importance of comedy in bringing people together and condemned the violence.
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