Ram Awadhesh Singh

Ram Awadhesh Singh Yadav (18 June 1937 – 20 July 2020)^[1] was an Indian politician, and a renowned Social Justice Leader of India.

Ram Awadhesh Singh
Member of National Commission for Backward Classes
In office 2007–2010
Member of parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office 1986–1992
Member of Bikramganj (Lok Sabha constituency)
In office 1977–1979
Preceded by	Shiopujan Shastri
Succeeded by	Tapeshwar Singh
Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly
In office 1969–1971
Constituency	Bikramganj
Personal details
Born	(1937-06-18) 18 June 1937 (age 87) Rohtas, Bihar
Died	20 July 2020(2020-07-20) (aged 83) Patna
Political party	Bharatiya Lok Dal
Children	4 sons and 1 daughter
Residence	Patna

He served as a Member of the Lok Sabha (1977–1979), and in the Rajya Sabha (1986–1992).^[2] He was a well-known socialist leader and a strong follower of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His long struggle led to the formation of well-known "Mandal Commission", i.e. he is also known as "God-Father of Mandal Commission". He is also known as "Periar of the North". He was Nominated as Member, National Commission for Backward Classes (June 2007).^[3][4]

He died in 2020 from COVID-19.^[5]