Purnmasi Ram

Purnmasi Ram (born 5 January 1950) is an Indian politician. He was elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly consecutively five times since 1990. In 2009, he was elected a member of parliament to the 15th Lok Sabha.[1]

Early life

Ram was born on 5 January 1950 to father Mohar Ram and mother Chinegee Devi in Naraipur village, in West Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar. Ram attended Vidyapeeth school in Deoghar, Jharkhand and completed matriculation from the school.[2]

Career

Ram was elected to Bihar Vidhan Sabha consecutively five times in a row, first in 1990. During his first term from 1990-1995, he served as a 'Minister of State', 'Cabinet Minister' for next terms from 1995-2005 and from 2005-2009, as a Chairman of Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. In 2009, he was elected a member of parliament and served as a member of 'Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution.[2]

Personal life

Ram married Kanti Devi on 1 January 1968. They have 2 son and 4 daughters.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Members Bioprofile". Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Detailed Profile: Shri Purnmasi Ram". Retrieved 17 October 2014.
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