Rama Devi

Rama Devi is a political figure of India, Bihar, associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her date of birth is 5th May 1949, and the place of birth is Lalganj, Vaishali. She has been elected four times to the Lok Sabha from Sheohar. During her political career, she was very energetic in the Lok Sabha and had been the minister in the government of Bihar too, besides her contribution to administration, social welfare, and representation of women in politics.

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Rama Devi Biography

Rama Devi is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a well-known politician from Bihar. She was born on May 5, 1949, in Lalganj, Vaishali district. While living in Muzaffarpur, she pursued her law education, and the college she attended has been considered the base for her association with the government and parliamentary affairs.

In 1998, she was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from Motihari constituency as an RJD candidate, thus starting her political journey. In 2000, she became a Cabinet Minister in the Bihar government and, under the supervision of Chief Minister Rabri Devi, she managed the Public Health and Engineering Department. In 2009, she switched to the BJP and consequently was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Sheohar. After that, she was able to keep this seat in 2014 and 2019 as well.

Rama Devi’s name has always been on the list of the members who actively participate in the parliamentary proceedings, advocate for social welfare, and try to increase women’s representation in politics. Besides this, she has also been a part of the Panel of Chairpersons in the 17th Lok Sabha, which has given her an edge in legislative discussions and governance reforms.

Rama Devi Personal Life

Full Name	Rama Devi
Date of Birth	08 Aug 1948 (Age 77)
Place of Birth	Lalganj, Distt. Vaishali (Bihar)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate Professional
Profession	Agriculturist, Social Worker
Father's Name	Kailash Prasad Chaudhary
Mother's Name	Smt. Dharbharan Devi
Spouse's Name	Late Engg. Braj Bihari Prasad
Children	2 Son(s) 3 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu

Rama Devi Net Worth

Net Worth

₹30.86 CRORE

ASSETS

₹30.86 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Interesting Facts about Rama Devi

Upliftment of the poor women and encouraging them for participating in politics, studying books

Political Timeline of Rama Devi

2024: Lost the Sheohar seat to Lovely Anand (JD(U)).
2014: Rama Devi again contested from Sheohar and elected to 16th Loksabha. This time she defeated Md Anwarul Haque of RJD.
2009: After joining BJP she again contested Lok Sabha Elections and won. But this time she was elected from Sheohar. She defeated Md. Anwarul Haque of BSP.
2000-2005: In her tenure as MLA, she served as a Cabinet Minister, Public Health & Engineering Department, Govt. of Bihar.
2000-2005: In Bihar assembly elections 2000, she contested from Motihari and elected as RJD MLA in Bihar Legislative Assembly. She defeated Pramod Kumar of BJP.
1998-99: Member, Committee on Commerce and its Sub-Committee on Textiles; Member, Joint Committee on the Empowerment of Women and its Sub-Committee on Education and Health Programmes for Women; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
1998-99 and 1999-2000: Member, Committee on Estimates
1998: Rama Devi was elected to 12th Lok Sabha from Motihari constituency as RJD MP. She defeated Radha Mohan Singh of BJP.
31 Aug. 2009: She became- Member, Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment; Member, Committee on Empowerment of Women; Member, Consultative Committee , Ministry of Human Resource Development.
1 Sep. 2014: She was appointed as - Member, Committee on Empowerment of Women; Member, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Textiles; Member, Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex.

Rama Devi Achievements

Member, Central Advisory Board; President,
(i) Bihar Pragati Mahila Vikas Manch - 1995,
(ii) Bihar Vaishya Mahasammelan - 1998-2003,
(iii) Rashtriya Mahila Ambedkar Sena - 2001; Vice President, Akhil Bhartiya Vaishya Mahasammelan - 2002;
(iv)Public Health & Infrastructure (2000–2005): As Bihar’s Cabinet Minister for Public Health and Engineering, she implemented programs to improve rural water supply and sanitation, expanding access to clean drinking water in underserved areas.
(v): Constituency Development (Sheohar): Facilitated road construction, school upgrades, and health centers, directly impacting the quality of life in her constituency.
2018:Executive President, Bihar Vyavasayik Sangharsh Morcha since 2008

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