Ram Madhav Age, Wiki and Bio

Ram Madhav

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/08/1964
Age60 years
BirthplaceAmalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameVaranasi Ram Madhav
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Zodiac signLeo

Physical Stats & More

Height5'10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • A university in Andhra Pradesh
  • University of Mysore, Karnataka
  • Nalanda University, Bihar
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a university in Andhra Pradesh
  • Master of Arts (M.A) in Political Science from the Mysore University, Mysore
  • Doctorate of Philosophy from the Nalanda University

Personal Life

Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Controversies
  • Commented on the absence of Vice President on the Yoga Day, later apologized for his remarks and deleted them.
  • Clarified remarks during an interview on Al Jazeera which received negative feedback.

Family

FatherSurya Narayan (Jan Sangh worker)
MotherJanaki Devi (Deceased on 16/05/2018 due to illness; Jan Sangh worker)

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2014-Present)
Political Journey
  • Joined BJP in 2014 and became General Secretary until 2020.
  • Appointed as Election in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election in August 2024.
  • Played a significant role in BJP's strategy in Jammu and Kashmir and North-Eastern states.
  • Served on the governing council of the India Foundation from July 2009 to August 2023.
Other Roles
  • Mentor at Vision India Foundation.
  • Worked as an editor for Bharatiya Pragna and as an associate editor for Jagriti.
  • Contributed to publications like The Indian Express and Hindustan Times.
  • Curated several global initiatives including the Dharma-Dhamma Conference.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Active member of RSS since childhood and became a full-time worker in 1981.
Served as national spokesperson of RSS from 2003 to 2014.
Credited with bringing BJP to Jammu and Kashmir by collaborating with PDP in 2015.
Criticized Amir Khan's remarks on intolerance in India.
Wrote songs for RSS and celebrated the demolition of the Babri Masjid through a song he created.