| Devendra Prasad Yadav | |
|---|---|
| President of Samajwadi Janata Dal Democratic | |
| In office 2010–2022 | |
| Member of the India Parliament for Jhanjharpur | |
| In office 2004-2009 | |
| Preceded by | Surendra Prasad Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Mangani Lal Mandal |
| Constituency | Jhanjharpur |
| In office 1989-1998 | |
| Preceded by | G.S. Rajhans |
| Succeeded by | Surendra Prasad Yadav |
| Constituency | Jhanjharpur |
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly for Phulparas | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Uttam Lal Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Surendra Yadav |
| Constituency | Phulparas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1953-11-26) 26 November 1953 (age 71) Madhubani, Bihar, India |
| Political party | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Spouse |
Sita Devi (m. 1972) |
| Children | 2 sons and 2 daughters |
| Parents |
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| Residence | Madhubani |
| Alma mater | R.K. College, Madhubani (Bihar), B.Sc.(Biology) |
| Profession | Agriculturist, Social Worker |
| As of 25 September, 2006Source: | |
Devendra Prasad Yadav (born 26 November 1953) is a former member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Jhanjharpur constituency of Bihar and was a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal (United) and Janata Dal. He joined Jan Suraaj Party in August 2024.
He was the Secretary of Bihar Janata Party from 1977 to 1979 and was elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly from Phulparas but resigned for Karpoori Thakur who became the Chief Minister of Bihar. He was elected to Bihar Legislative Council and remained from May 1978 to November 1989. He was the National President of Yuva Lok Dal.
He was a Member of Parliament from Jhanjharpur from 1989 to 1998 and from 1999 to 2009. He was Union Cabinet Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Public Distribution with an additional charge of Commerce in June 1996 in Deve Gowda ministry and Gujral ministry. During this tenure, he passed the Historical food bill for farmers which is praiseworthy.
He was deputy leader of Janata Dal (United) in Lok Sabha but left soon to join Rashtriya Janata Dal. He formed Samajwadi Janata Dal Democratic after leaving the Rashtriya Janata Dal but soon re-joined Janata Dal (United) by merging his party in it.
References
- "Devendra Prasad Yadav(Samajwadi Janata Dal Democratic):Constituency- JHANJHARPUR(BIHAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- Tewary, Amarnath (27 August 2024). "Veteran socialist leader and former MP Devendra Prasad Yadav joins Jan Suraaj". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- "Devendra Prasad Yadav-led Samajwadi Janata Dal merges with JD(U)". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- "Smaller Bihar parties flock to Nitish". Hindustan Times. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
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