Overview

Ram Sundar Das (9 January 1921 – 6 March 2015) was an Indian politician from the state of Bihar who served in both state and national legislatures. He held the office of Chief Minister of Bihar from 21 April 1979 to 17 February 1980 and later represented the Hajipur parliamentary constituency in the 10th Lok Sabha following the 1991 general election. He was associated with parties that formed the Janata tradition and is commonly identified with the later Janata Dal (United) party.

Political career

Das's political career took place during a turbulent phase in Indian politics, when anti‑Emergency and non‑Congress coalition movements reshaped state and national alignments. His tenure as Chief Minister came amid frequent changes of government in Bihar; the brief administration was part of a larger experiment by non‑Congress parties to govern the state after the 1970s political realignments. Years later he shifted to national politics and won a seat in the Lok Sabha.

Parliamentary service and constituency

In 1991, Ram Sundar Das was elected to the 10th Lok Sabha from Hajipur, a parliamentary constituency in Bihar. His term in the lower house of Parliament placed him among representatives working on issues affecting Bihar during the early 1990s. For further reference about his life and public work see a concise profile Ram Sundar Das biography and information on the Hajipur seat Hajipur constituency.

Legacy and significance

Das is remembered as a participant in the Janata‑era political formations that sought alternatives to Congress dominance. While his stint as Chief Minister was short, it reflected the shifting coalitions of the period and the complex dynamics of Bihar politics. His later election to Parliament demonstrates a continued public role at both state and national levels.

Key positions

  • Chief Minister of Bihar: 21 April 1979 – 17 February 1980
  • Member of Parliament, 10th Lok Sabha (Hajipur): elected 1991
  • Long‑time participant in parties of the Janata tradition, including Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))

Das's political life illustrates the fluid nature of post‑Emergency Indian politics, especially in states such as Bihar where coalition building and regional leadership shaped governance across the late 20th century.