Bhagirathi Devi
Bhagirathi Devi (born 12 January 1954) is an Indian politician. She is a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, and currently represents Ramnagar, Paschim Champaran. Bhagarithi Devi initially worked as a sweeper in the block development office in Narkatiyaganj, West Champaran district with ₹800 (US$10) as salary.
Bhagirathi Devi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Chandra Mohan Rai |
| Constituency | Ramnagar |
| In office 2000–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Bhola Ram Toofani |
| Succeeded by | Constituency defunct |
| Constituency | Shikarpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 January 1954 Narkatiaganj, West Champaran district, Bihar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Mamikhan Raut |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Shikarpur, West Champaran district, Bihar |
| Occupation | Politician Social worker |
She hails from a Mahadalit family from Narkatiaganj in Bihar. Bhagirathi again contested from Ramnagar assembly seat in 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election against Congress candidate and won the seat. In April 2015, Bhagirathi Devi fought with Annu Shukla of ruling Janata Dal (United) during the Zero Hour in Bihar Legislative Assembly over the issue of non-payment of wage under MGNREGA scheme. Bhagirathi Devi initially won elections from now-defunct Shikarpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in 2000 and 2005. She is married to a railway employee, Mamikhan Raut.