Ram Kripal Yadav

Ram Kripal Yadav is a seasoned politician from India who hails from Bihar. Presently, he is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Pataliputra constituency. Affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the senior leader has been a minister in the central government in the past.

He contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Danapur constituency and secured a win, defeating Rit Lal Roy of the Rashtriya Janata Dal by 29,133 votes.
He was sworn in as a minister in the new Bihar government under Nitish Kumar on 20 November 2025.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:35:52 PM [IST]

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Ram Kripal Yadav Biography

Ram Kripal Yadav, born on October 12, 1957, in Goriya Toli, Distt. Patna (Bihar), is a prominent figure in Bihar's political and cultural landscape. He rose to prominence under the guidance of Lalu Prasad Yadav, serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1990. Throughout his career, Yadav remained steadfast in his support for Lalu Prasad Yadav and the RJD party.

For three decades, Ram Kripal Yadav strengthened his political ties under the patronage of RJD leader, Lalu Prasad Yadav. He contested the elections from Patna and retained the seat for three terms. Due to certain internal skirmishes within his party(RJD), he decided to sever ties and contest the elections with a BJP ticket in 2014. He defeated Misha Bharti-- the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav-- in the 16th Lok Sabha elections from Pataliputr,a which was formerly known as Patna.

Yadav has been actively involved in youth development initiatives and has participated fervently in cultural programs across Bihar. His dedication to promoting sports and culture led him to become the Chairperson of the Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Sports and Culture in Bihar.

On a personal front, Yadav is married to Kiran Devi, with whom he shares the joy of raising three children. His financial standing reflects a net worth of Rs 3,24,78,104.

In November 2025, Ram Kripal Yadav won the Danapur seat with 119,877 votes, outpacing RJD’s Rit Lal Roy by a margin of 29,133 votes, reaffirming his stature as a senior BJP leader from Patna. On 20 November 2025, Ram Kripal Yadav (BJP) joined the 41st Bihar ministry, marking his induction into the cabinet after his win from Danapur.

Ram Kripal Yadav Personal Life

Full Name	Ram Kripal Yadav
Date of Birth	12 Oct 1957 (Age 68)
Place of Birth	Goriatoli, Distt. Patna (Bihar)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Agriculturist and Social Worker
Father's Name	Late Kishori Prasad
Mother's Name	Late Sudha Devi
Spouse's Name	Kiran Devi
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker
Children	2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	ramkripalyadav.in

Ram Kripal Yadav Net Worth

Net Worth

₹3.51 CRORE

ASSETS

₹3.51 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Ram Kripal Yadav

Ram Kripal Yadav obtained a degree in B.A. (Hons.)from Magadh University in 1978 and then later pursued an LL.B. from the same institution.

Interesting Facts about Ram Kripal Yadav

In 1990, Kripal grew under the patronage of Lalu Prasad Yadav the then Chief Minister of Bihar. Ram Kripal Yadav was unfaltering in his support for the RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav. However, he quit RJD and joined BJP in 2014.

Political Timeline of Ram Kripal Yadav

2025: Took oath as a Bihar cabinet minister in Nitish Kumar’s tenth-term government.
2025: Elected as MLA from Danapur, receiving 119,877 votes and defeating Rit Lal Roy (RJD) by 29,133 votes.
2024: Currently, he is a BJP contestant from the Pataliputra seat, facing off against RJD's Misha Bharti once again.
2022: Member of the Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill.
2019: Re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Pataliputra, defeating Misa Bharti by a margin of over 25,000 votes. Member of various committees including the Committee on Public Accounts, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing, and Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
2014: He contested the 16th Lok Sabha election as a BJP candidate from Pataliputra and defeated Misha Bharti-- the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav-- by a margin of 40,322 votes. Also, served as Union Minister of State, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation from 2014 to 2016.
2010: Elected to the Rajya Sabha for one term.
2008: Member of the Committee on Public Undertakings.
2007: Member of the Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas.
2004: After facing two consecutive losses in Patna he regained the seat in 14th Lok Sabha elections and defeated his rival C.P Thakur by a margin of 38,562 votes.
1998: He lost the Patna seat to C.P Thakur of BJP who won by a margin of 52,606 votes. He lost the following elections again to C. P Thakur in 1999. Also served as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Council during this time. He served as a Chairperson of Bihar Dharmik Nayas, Bihar from 1998-2005.
1996: Retained the seat in the 10th Lok Sabha, defeating S.N. Arya of the BJP.
1993: He was elected in 10th Lok Sabha in a by-election with a JD ticket in Patna constituency In Bihar.
1992: He served as the Member, Bihar Legislative Council from 1992-1993
1985: Served as the Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation in Patna.

Ram Kripal Yadav Latest News & Updates

Union Minister of State for Drinking Water & Sanitation (2014-2016)
He was appointed as the Union Minister of State and mainly looked after the water supply and sanitation department in the rural areas. Occasionally, the ministry was criticized for the delays in the projects in Bihar.
BJP Candidate for Danapur
Announced as the BJP candidate from Danapur constituency in the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, reinforcing his ongoing political relevance.

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