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Ram Prasad Chaudhary

Ram Prasad Chaudhary is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Basti, Uttar Pradesh.

Party in the cited recordSamajwadi Party

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General Budget - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 2

Animal BreedingAnimal DiseasesAnimal FeedingAnimal HusbandryAnimal NutritionBudget AllocationDeep Sea FishingFish Breeding
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Basti
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State / Union territory
Uttar Pradesh
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

A life in the public record

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  1. 195315 November 1953
  2. 19781978
    early life

    Education recorded in the source

    Diploma from Rajkiya Polytechnic Basti in 1978

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  3. 19841984
    elections

    Contested KHALILABAD

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · LKD · 90,719 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  4. 19891989
    elections

    Won KHALILABAD

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · JD · 188,531 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  5. 198902-Dec-1989 - 13-03-1991
    public service

    Member

    Position and period retained from the source; an open-ended period does not independently establish a current appointment.

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  6. 199304-Dec-1993 - 27-Oct-1995
    public service

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  7. 19961996
    elections

    Contested KHALILABAD

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BSP · 153,071 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  8. 199617-Oct-1996 - 17-Oct-2001
    public service

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

    Position and period retained from the source; an open-ended period does not independently establish a current appointment.

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  9. 199727-Mar-1997 - 22-Sep-1997
    public service

    Minister of Regional Development, UP Government

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  10. 199722-Sep-1997 - 19-Oct-1997
    public service

    Minister of Textiles (Handlooms), UP Government

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  11. 19981998
    elections

    Contested KHALILABAD

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BSP · 181,202 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  12. 19991999
    elections

    Contested KHALILABAD

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BSP · 206,809 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  13. 200226-Feb-2002 - 12-May-2007
    public service

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  14. 200213-Oct-2002 - 29-Aug-2003
    public service

    Minister of State (Panchayati Raj), UP Government

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  15. 20042004
    elections

    Contested KHALILABAD

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BJP · 177,417 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  16. 200713-May-2007 - 08-Mar-2012
    public service

    MLA- UP State Assembly(Kaptanganj)

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  17. 200713-May-2007 - 15-Mar-2012
    public service

    Minister of Food and Logistics, UP Government

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  18. 201208-Mar-2012 - 17-Mar-2017
    public service

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  19. 20142014
    elections

    Contested BASTI

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BSP · 283,747 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  20. 20192019
    elections

    Contested BASTI

    Lok Sabha · Uttar Pradesh · BSP · 440,808 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  21. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  22. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development

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  23. 202625 Feb 2026 Onwards
    public service

    Member, India– Qatar Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  24. 20262026-08-05
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Proceeding: Regarding need to do away with the proposed Ethanol Plant at Dasiya village in Basti Parliamentary Constituency, Uttar Pradesh- laid This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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  25. 202626 Sep 2026 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice

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THE ELECTORAL JOURNEY

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8Archived contests
1Recorded wins
4Party labels in these results
Source-linked general-election contests in this archive
ElectionSeat & partyOutcomeVotes
1984 · Lok Sabha ↗KHALILABADUttar Pradesh · LKDPosition 290,719
1989 · Lok Sabha ↗KHALILABADUttar Pradesh · JDWon188,531
1996 · Lok Sabha ↗KHALILABADUttar Pradesh · BSPPosition 2153,071
1998 · Lok Sabha ↗KHALILABADUttar Pradesh · BSPPosition 3181,202
1999 · Lok Sabha ↗KHALILABADUttar Pradesh · BSPPosition 2206,809
2004 · Lok Sabha ↗KHALILABADUttar Pradesh · BJPPosition 3177,417
2014 · Lok Sabha ↗BASTIUttar Pradesh · BSPPosition 3283,747
2019 · Lok Sabha ↗BASTIUttar Pradesh · BSPPosition 2440,808

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Ram Prasad Chaudhary’s date of birth as 15 November 1953. The birthplace is recorded as Jigina.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: Diploma in Electricals Engineering Collage, Basti, UP. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 02-Dec-1989 - 13-03-1991: Member. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 Onwards: Member, India– Qatar Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Diploma Course
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Profession as listed
Agriculturist
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
2
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Education details in PRS
Diploma from Rajkiya Polytechnic Basti in 1978
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Education category in PRS
Upto Higher Secondary
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Education in the official biography
Diploma in Electricals Engineering Collage, Basti, UP
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
15 November 1953
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Place of birth
Jigina
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Father’s name
Late Manik Ram Chaudhary
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Mother’s name
Late Bansraji Devi
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Kapura Chaudhary
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Marriage date
12 May 1973
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Sons listed in biography
0
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Daughters listed in biography
0
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Interests, publications & public work

Special interests
Upliftment of farmers.
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Hobbies & recreation
Public Service
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Sports & clubs
Played Hockey and Football during student days.
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Travel reported in biography
Nepal
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
9,18
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Term description in PRS
Second Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 26 Sep 2026 onwards

    Member, Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice

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  2. 25 Feb 2026 Onwards

    Member, India– Qatar Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  3. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Member, Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development

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  4. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  5. 08-Mar-2012 - 17-Mar-2017

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  6. 13-May-2007 - 08-Mar-2012

    MLA- UP State Assembly(Kaptanganj)

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  7. 13-May-2007 - 15-Mar-2012

    Minister of Food and Logistics, UP Government

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  8. 13-Oct-2002 - 29-Aug-2003

    Minister of State (Panchayati Raj), UP Government

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  9. 26-Feb-2002 - 12-May-2007

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  10. 22-Sep-1997 - 19-Oct-1997

    Minister of Textiles (Handlooms), UP Government

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  11. 27-Mar-1997 - 22-Sep-1997

    Minister of Regional Development, UP Government

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  12. 17-Oct-1996 - 17-Oct-2001

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  13. 04-Dec-1993 - 27-Oct-1995

    MLA- UP State Assembly (Kaptanganj)

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  14. 02-Dec-1989 - 13-03-1991

    Member

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Matched archived election result

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
Basti
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Winning party in that election
SP
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Votes recorded for the winner
527005
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Winning margin in votes
100994
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Runner-up in that election
HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI
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Runner-up party
BJP
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
202474
202503
202604

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

The party, the seat & the mandate

Party in the cited membership record

Samajwadi Party

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-08-01 to 2026-08-05

11 source records
Original source

Regarding need to do away with the proposed Ethanol Plant at Dasiya village in Basti Parliamentary Constituency, Uttar Pradesh- laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Air PollutionEthanol
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Regarding payment of wages to contractual workers working in different departments in Uttar Pradesh

SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

An issue raised during Zero Hour.

WagesContract Workers
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Regarding need to frame an effective policy to strengthen cyber security system in the country-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

DigitisationCyber SecurityDigital India
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Regarding release of pending material payments of MGNREGA material suppliers in UP

SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

An issue raised during Zero Hour.

SuppliersMahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA)
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Regarding need to strengthen healthcare facilities in Basti Parliamentary Constituency, Uttar Pradesh-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 6

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Health ServicesMedical Facilities
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Regarding issues pertaining to electricity in rural Uttar Pradesh

SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 4

An issue raised during Zero Hour.

Power Supply
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Questions & answers

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-11-27 to 2024-12-17

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Increase in Demand for Edible Palm Oil

UNSTARRED · AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3533 · Session 3

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

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Setting up Crisis Management Cell

UNSTARRED · HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3132 · Session 3

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Awareness about Cyber Threats

UNSTARRED · ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 2624 · Session 3

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Development of Tourist Places in Uttar Pradesh

UNSTARRED · TOURISM · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 1085 · Session 3

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Price of Imported Fertilisers

UNSTARRED · CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 855 · Session 3

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Toll Plazas in Uttar Pradesh

STARRED · ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 41 · Session 3

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2 source records
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Basti election results 2024 live updates: SP's Ram Prasad Chaudhary wins with one lakh vote margin

The Times of India

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Publisher index

Political Profile of Ram Prasad Chaudhary, Sp Party, Basti, and Net Worth

India TV News

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Delhi / present correspondence address
AB -13 , Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Gram Jigina Post Ekdangi Sant Kabir Nagar Uttar Pradesh 272175
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
9565631111
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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YOUR QUESTIONS. THE SOURCE RECORD.

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When was Ram Prasad Chaudhary born?

The cited biography records 15 November 1953.

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Where was Ram Prasad Chaudhary born?

Jigina.

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What education is recorded for Ram Prasad Chaudhary?

Diploma in Electricals Engineering Collage, Basti, UP.

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What professional background is recorded for Ram Prasad Chaudhary?

Agriculturist.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Ram Prasad Chaudhary?

02-Dec-1989 - 13-03-1991: Member. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Ram Prasad Chaudhary is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Uttar Pradesh. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

Understand the public record

Who is Ram Prasad Chaudhary?

Ram Prasad Chaudhary is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Basti, Uttar Pradesh.

What does this office do?

Represents a parliamentary constituency in the House of the People. MPs participate in lawmaking, budget scrutiny, questions and parliamentary committees.

How is this representative chosen?

Direct election from a parliamentary constituency.

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08 / SOURCE NOTEBOOK

Every fact has a trail

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