TIWARY, SHRI RAMANAND, Janata, (Bihar—Buxar—1977):  s. of late Shri Nathum Tiwary; b. at Ramdihana Village, Bhojpur District, 1909; ed. upto Primary standard; m. Smt. Sulakshana Devi, 1936; 3 s. and 1 d.; Political and social worker; Previously associated with (i) the Congress Socialist Party, (ii) Socialist Party, (iii) Praja Socialist Party and (iv) Samyukta Socialist Party; president (i) Bihar Samyukta-Socialist  Party, 1967 and (ii) Bihar Socialist Party till its merger with the Janata Party; Chairman, (i) Bihar Police and Jail-men’s Association, (ii) All-India Telegraphs Union for 15 years, (iii) Bengal Coal Congress Mazdoor Union and (iv) Rashtriya Nav-Nirman Mazdoor Sabha; Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly, 1952—72; Home Minister in the Bihar State, 1967 and 1971.

Social activities:  Set up Ramdiha Middle School and High School, Boria.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Drama and Music.

Special interests:  Travelling.

Publications:  About 20 books on Police and Jail employees; main work, ‘Hamara Kasoor Tatha Sipahion ki Kahani Ankron Ki Jawani’.

Sports and clubs:  Kabbadi, Chetta, Gulli-Danda and Swimming.

Permanent address:  Ramdihana Village, Benbalia P.O., Tinhia Police Station, Bhojpur District, Bihar.