Women MPs in 15th Lok Sabha: Rama Devi

Basic Information:

Name: Rama Devi

Constituency: Sheohar (Bihar)

Party: Bharatiya Janata Party

Terms in parliament: 12,15^th parliament

Age: 60

Contact Information: Mohall-Miscout, PO-Motihari, PS-Motihari Nagar,Dist-East Chamapran (Bihari),Motihari

 Wife of widow of slain former minister Brij Bihari Prasad, this mother of five quit primary membership of the RJD criticizing the Chief, Lalu Yadav. She’d earlier won in 1998, primarily due to the support of trading Vaish community, to which she belongs.She raised her voice in support of those who did not get old-age pension and encouraged womenfolk for getting sanctioned money for pregnant women from Government of India. She’s also actively involved in upliftment of the poor women and encouraging them to participate in politics.

 For more details, visit the following links:

• 2005. Biographical sketch-Smt Rama Devi. parliametofindia.nic.in. 3/6/09