Bilat Paswan, who wrote under the pen name Vihangam, was an Indian writer and politician, known for his writings in Hindi & Maithili literature.[1] He was a former chairman of Bihar Public Service Commission & former chairman of Bihar Inter University Board. Born in 1940 to Bhutai Paswan in Bihar,[2] he represented Rajnagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency) at the Bihar Legislative Assembly for two terms in 1968 and 1972 & Khajauli (Vidhan Sabha constituency) at the Bihar Legislative Assembly for two terms in 1985 and 1990,[3] contesting under Indian National Congress candidature, defeating Ram Lakhan Ram of the Communist Party of India on both the elections.[4] He also contested two elections unsuccessfully, in 1980 and 2000.[5] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2005, for his contributions to literature.[6]
Bilat Paswan Vihangam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 vill+Po-Eakhuttha,PS-Khutauna,Disst-Madhubani Bihar, India |
| Died | October 5, 2017 Patna |
| Occupation(s) | Writer Politician |
| Known for | Hindi & Maithili literature |
| Spouse | late Bhulkun Devi |
| Parent | late Bhutai Paswan |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Badri Narayan Tiwari (2011). "Folklore of Reshma and Chuharmal". Muse India (38). Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Dr. Bilat Paswan Vihangam vs The State Of Bihar & Ors". India Kanoon. 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "List of Winning MLA's from Khajauli Till Date". Maps of India. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Previous Year's Election Results in Khajauli, Bihar". Trace All. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Bihar Assembly Election 2000". Empowering India. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
External links
edit- Sarojanand Jha (20 July 2011). "Modern Maithili Literature (1830 A.D. to date)". Mithila Times. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
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