Ram Awadhesh Singh Yadav (June 18, 1937 – July 20, 2020) was an Indian politician, and a renowned Social Justice Leader of India. He was a Member Bihar Vidhan Sabha (1969–71), Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha (1977–1979), and in the Rajya Sabha (1986–1992). He was a well-known socialist leader and a strong follower of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His long struggle led to the formation of well-known "Mandal Commission", i.e. he is also known as "God-Father of Mandal Commission". He is also known as "Periar of the North". He was Nominated as Member, National Commission for Backward Cl*es (June 2007).

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