Shyam Rajak

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Shyam Rajak is an Indian Leader from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), previously serving as the Minister for Industries in the Government of Bihar under Nitish Kumar. He has previously served as Minister for Food and Consumer Protection from 2010-2015 in the JD(U) Government.[1] He has also served as Minister of State for Energy, Public Relation Department and Law in Bihar government in the RJD rule under Rabri Devi.[2][3] He is whip[4] for main opposition party in Bihar legislative Assembly.

Shyam Rajak
Minister for Industries, Government of Bihar
In office
2019
Preceded byJai Kumar Singh
ConstituencyPhulwari
Personal details
Political partyRJD (until 2009, 2020-present) ), Jdu, (2009-2020)
ResidenceBihar, Patna

Political career[edit]

In June 2009, Rajak quit his post as national general secretary of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He joined the Janata Dal (United) party[5] and served as National President of Akhil Bharatiya Dhobi Mahasangh.[6] Rajak has represented Phulwari Sharif assembly seat more than once. He was one of the key leaders of the previous RJD party lead Lalu Prasad Yadav. Rajak was a former minister in Nitish Kumar's government.[7] In August 2020, Rajak joined Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) again.[8]

References[edit]

  1. "Bihar points lacunae in Food Bill". 13 February 2013.
  2. "BSEB snaps supply of power to CIL colonies". The Indian Express. 25 October 1998. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
  3. "Matriculate at 7, graduate at 11: Rare feat by ex-minister". The Indian Express. 12 September 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
  4. "RJD uproar in Bihar house". Zee News. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
  5. RJD suffers jolt as Shyam Rajak quits
  6. Washermen demand dhobi ghat at Gandhi Maidan
  7. "Sacked from JDU, Shyam Rajak likely to join RJD". India Tv. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  8. "Big blow to JD-U as minister Shyam Rajak joins RJD". Deccan Chronicle. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.