Ram Awadhesh Singh

Ram Awadhesh Singh (born 18 June 1937) a prominent leader of Bihar. A well-renowned Social Justice Leader of India. He has been Member Bihar Vidhan Sabha (1969–71), Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha (1977–1979), Rajya Sabha (1986–1992).He is a well-known socialist leader and a strong follower of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His long struggle lead 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 North". He has been Nominated as Member, National Commission for Backward Classes (June 2007).