Bihar Special GK PYQ 215 of 603 · Political Scenario

From which political party did Ram Vilas Paswan start his political career?

  1. AJanata Party
  2. BBharatiya Lok Dal
  3. CUnited Socialist Party
  4. DPraja Socialist Party
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) United Socialist Party

Explanation

Ram Vilas Paswan began his political life as a member of the United Socialist Party and became an MLA in 1969. In 1974, he joined Lok Dal. In 1977, he won the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat by a record margin of votes. In 1983, he formed the Dalit Sena. In 1989, he again won the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat by a record margin of votes from Janata Dal. He passed away on 8 October, 2020.

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