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Ramdeo Singh Yadav (born 5 July 1946) is a social worker and a MLA from Munger during the period of 1980 to 1995. He was the cabinet minister under the portfolio of Co-operative ministry from 1990 to 1995. His work included relieving farmers of Bihar from a loan amounting to Rs 10000. He was also in the news during his minister days due to his clashes with then chief minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav for opposing him.
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Early and personal life
Ramdeo Singh was born in Mahaddipur village in Munger to farmer parents Govind Prasad Yadav and Dayavati Devi. Ramdeo Singh is married to Gauri Routh.
Political career (from 1970 to 1980)
He was active in politics since his matriculation. He was elected as president of District Students Federation and actively participated in Munger bi-elections. He campaigned in support of Jan Sangh and the late Jagdambi Prasad.
He was appointed as District president of Samajwadi Jansabja Party when he was completing his intermediate education.
During the general elections Yadav was attacked along with Madhu Limey, who was candidate from Samajwadi Jansabja Party.
Political career (from 1980 to 1990)
In 1980 Janata Party was divided into many smaller domains and parliement was dissolved. Yadav became the candidate for Lok Dal in Munger. He won the election as well as the next two, being MLA from 1980 to 1995.
During his tenure, he promoted education projects, including renovating high schools in the area.
He was awarded the membership of Senate in Bhagalpur University for exemplary contribution in the field of education.
He was elected as the president of Labour Union of ITC, Munger. He was also elected as president of Workers Union & Labors Union of Munger Gun Factory.
Apart from Munger Gun Factory & ITC he was also elected as the President of Labour union of Eastern Railways Workers Union.
Political career (from 1990 to 1995)
In 1990 he was again elected as MLA of Munger and appointed as Co-operative Minister of Govt of Bihar. He was opposed by the chief minister and finally resigned his post in 1995.