Political History
Electoral record, positions held, tenure dates, and political accomplishments spanning more than three decades of public service.
Democratic Mandate
Electoral Record
Contests for the Ranchi Lok Sabha seat spanning more than three decades
1989
Lok Sabha (as Janata Dal candidate)
Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand)
2004
Lok Sabha (14th)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
2009
Lok Sabha (15th)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
2014
Lok Sabha (16th)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
2019
Lok Sabha (17th)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Professional Roles
Positions Held
Key positions and offices in legislative and executive capacities
Speaker / Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly
Bihar Legislative Assembly
Also served as President of the Public Accounts Committee, President of the Committee of Privileges, and Vice-President of the Library Committee.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
Government of India (V.P. Singh Ministry)
Also held the Information & Broadcasting portfolio during this period.
Union Minister of State, Food Processing Industries
Government of India
Held independent charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Union Cabinet Minister, Tourism
Government of India
Led national tourism policy until stepping down from the role in October 2012.
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Constituency Profile
Information about the primary constituency served
Geographic Overview
State:
Jharkhand
Constituency:
Ranchi
Assembly Segments:
Ichagarh, Silli, Khijri, Ranchi, Hatia, Kanke
About the Region
Significance:
State capital of Jharkhand and its largest urban centre
Political Journey:
Represented in the Lok Sabha three times (1989, 2004, 2009) from this constituency