Who is BL Verma?

Born in 1961, Banwari Lal Verma is currently a Rajya Sabha member from UP and Minister of State in the Modi Cabinet. Verma holds two portfolios as Union minister namely Social Justice & Empowerment, and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

 

Early Life

Born in UP's Budaun district, Verma belongs to the Lodhi caste, which is an OBC community. His father Panna Lal was a farmer in UP. Verma has been associated with the BJP since the 1980s.

Political Career

Verma joined the party's youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), in 1984 and then after being at various organisational posts, he finally