RAM KINKAR, SHRI, B.A., LL.B. [Janata (S)—Uttar Pradesh, Barabanki (Res. Sch. Castes), 1980]  s. of Shri Sheo Tahal; b. at Sarai Rajai Village, Pratapgarh District, January 2, 1922; ed. at Allahabad University and Lucknow University; m. Smt. Vimla Devi; 2 s. and 1 d.; Agriculturist and Advocate; previously associated with the Indian National Congress, Jan Congress, Bharatiya Kranti Dal, Bharatiya Lok Dal and Janata Party; Deputy Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Food & Civil Supplies, Revenue etc., February 17 to July 15, 1970; Cabinet Minister for Sales Tax in Uttar Pradesh Government, July-October, 1970 and for Forest, November, 1970-March 1971; Minister of State in the Ministry of Works and Housing and Supply and Rehabilitation, Government of India, August 1977-June 1978; resigned from the Government on June 30, 1978 and rejoined the Ministry on January 26, 1979 with the same portfolio; Cabinet Minister for Works and Housing and Supply and Rehabilitation, July 28, 1979-January 13, 1980; President, Uttar Pradesh Pasi Mahasabha; Member, Working Committee, (i) Dalit Varg Sangh and (ii) Harijan and Backward Classes, Uttar Pradesh; Member, (i) Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 1952-74 and (ii) Sixth Lok Sabha, 1977-79.  

Social activities:  Has been associated with several social, cultural and educational organisations.  

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Gardening.  

Sports and clubs:  Football and Hockey.  

Travels abroad:  Nepal.  

Permanent address:  Sarai Rajai Village, Atarsan, P. O., Pratapgarh District, Uttar Pradesh.