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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

    • 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.
    • AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused PM Modi of ordering CBI to arrest Delhi CM Kejriwal amid an ED controversy, calling the charges baseless. Singh criticized ED's tactics and accused them of acting unconstitutionally. The INDIA alliance plans a Parliament protest against ED and CBI misuse
    • The BJP in Manipur is focused on highlighting their accomplishments once the situation stabilizes, aiming for success in the upcoming Assembly polls despite recent setbacks.
    • In Bihar's Patna, Prem Singh, known as the Goldman of Bihar, has become a notable figure for his love of gold. He wears approximately five kilograms and 400 grams of gold on his body. Additionally, he owns a bike with several gold parts, which took seven to eight months to create in Bangalore and costs between 11 to 12 lakhs.Five kg jewellery on body, special gold-plated bullet: Meet Prem Singh, Goldman of Bihar
    • Indian farm worker Satnam Singh's shocking death in Italy's Latina last week sent shockwaves in India. The accident resulted in the severing of his arm, which happened while he was working at the farm. As per Flai CGIL trade union, instead of receiving help from an employer, "Singh was dumped like a bag of rubbish near his home", Meanwhile, Indian authorities raised concern over the death of the farmer and called for prompt action against responsible. On the June 28 briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs raised concern over the lack of empathy, which led to the farmer's death. MEA spox Randhir Jaiswal condemns the death of Satnam Singh and calls for more human treatment of citizens. Earlier, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also commemorated the death of the Indian farm worker.MEA on Indian worker's shocking death in Italy: 'We call for humane treatment of workers…'
    • On Saturday, the first session of the BJP's extended state executive meeting began in Panchkula to strategize for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The event was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, election in-charge for Haryana, co-in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, his predecessor and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and senior leader Saudan Singh.
    • RSS chief Bhagwat visited Antilia for dinner with the Ambanis before Anant Ambani's grand wedding. Anant, the groom-to-be, respectfully touched elders' feet. The Ambanis welcomed Bhagwat warmly as they prepared for the lavish wedding celebration, sparking a social media frenzy with videos of the event flooding the internet.
    • Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday assured that proactive measures were taken regarding the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident. The minister said that a war room had been constituted to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers. The Minister assured that necessary proactive measures would be taken to ensure such incidents won’t occur in the future.Delhi T-1 roof collapse: 'Structural audit of all airports ordered,' says Aviation Minister Naidu
    • A canopy collapse at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 led to a suspension of operations, affecting 128 flights. Passengers were redirected to Terminals 2 and 3. The Civil Aviation Ministry set up a "war room" for crisis management. Authorities are investigating, with steps planned to prevent future incidents. Airlines and the airport are managing increased traffic at the remaining terminals.
    • Following the canopy collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced immediate measures. A war room was established to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers within seven days. The Minister expressed condolences for the loss of life and emphasized safety measures, including inspections by IIT Delhi engineers. Flight operations have shifted to Terminals 2 and 3, with advisories issued to airlines to maintain fare stability. Long-term safety policies are under review.
    • From the highest decision-making office in the country -PMO to External Affairs Minister's office and ambassadorial posting in Beijing, Misri has handled India's most challenging foreign relations in the past. A 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Misri, who has served in Washington DC in the past, is often known as someone who takes a "360-degree view of things". Being in Beijing during the Galwan crisis and thereafter, he has handled the toughest period in the Sino-Indian ties in recent times.
    • The Ministry of Railways will also make arrangements for the accommodation of 15,000 devotees in Puri for the festival, he said. The special trains have been planned from Badampahad, Rourkela, Baleswar, Sonepur and Daspalla, Junagarh Road, Sambalpur, Kendujhargarh, Paradeep, Bhadrak, Angul, Gunupur, Bangiriposi on Gundicha Jatra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) said in a statement.
    • RS Dy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh was involved in a heated exchange with Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi in the Rajya Sabha on June 28 during BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi's address over a point of order. Heated exchange between Priyanka Chaturvedi, RS Dy Chairman Harivansh over Trivedi’s speech; watch!
    • He was the 18th person to have been arrested by the ED in this case in which it has also taken into custody Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleague and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, BRS leader and former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao's politician daughter K Kavitha and several liquor businessmen and others.
    • Vikram Misri, a 1989 IFS batch officer, appointed as Foreign Secretary from July 15, succeeding Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The Personnel Ministry, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, and National Security Council Secretariat approved his appointment, following Vinay Mohan Kwatra's extension.
    • Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party MP, criticized the Centre for infrastructure failures across India after recent rainfall. He cited issues like water entering Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, collapse of the Atal Setu Bridge and Jabalpur terminal, and problems with the Bundelkhand Expressway. Singh also condemned the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse, blaming corruption and BJP leadership. Meanwhile, Delhi's mayor acknowledged waterlogging issues but assured improvement efforts.
    • Heavy rain on Friday morning brought relief from a prolonged heat wave to the national capital. However, the showers caused waterlogging in various parts of the city, impacting traffic and the daily lives of residents and commuters.
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