Ramakant Yadav (politician)
Ramakant Yadav | |
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| रमाकांत यादव | |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Arun Kumar Yadav |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | "Himself" |
| Succeeded by | Ram Naresh Yadav |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Preceded by | "Himself" |
| Succeeded by | "Himself" |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | "Himself" |
| Succeeded by | "Himself" |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Abul Kalam |
| Succeeded by | "Himself" |
| Constituency | Phoolpur Pawai |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Chandrajit Yadav |
| Succeeded by | Akbar Ahmad Dumpy |
| In office 1999–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Akbar Ahmad Dumpy |
| Succeeded by | Akbar Ahmad Dumpy |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Akbar Ahmad Dumpy |
| Succeeded by | Mulayam Singh Yadav |
| Constituency | Azamgarh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1957 Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Samajwadi Party |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ranjana Yadav, Satyabhama yadav |
| Children | 4 sons and 1 daughter
Arun Kant Yadav, Varun Kant Yadav, Rajni kant Yadav, Rishi Kant Yadav. |
| Residence | Azamgarh |
As of 17 September, 2000 Source: | |
Ramakant Yadav (born 1 July 1957) is an Indian politician belonging to the Samajwadi Party and currently serving as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing Phoolpur Pawai and former Member of Lok Sabha representing Azamgarh. He is also known by names like Sher-e-Purvanchal and RKY, he is considered one of the Bahubali (strongman leader) of Uttar Pradesh. He is younger brother of Umakant Yadav.