Ram Awadhesh Singh Yadav (18 June 1937 â 20 July 2020) was an Indian politician, and a renowned Social Justice Leader of India.
He served as a Member of the Lok Sabha (1977âÂÂ1979), and in the Rajya Sabha (1986âÂÂ1992). He was a well-known socialist leader and a strong follower of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. His long struggle led to the formation of well-known "Mandal Commission", i.e. he is also known as "God-Father of Mandal Commission". He is also known as "Periar of the North". He was Nominated as Member, National Commission for Backward Classes (June 2007).
He died in 2020 from COVID-19.