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
Born1940
vill+Po-Eakhuttha,PS-Khutauna,Disst-Madhubani Bihar, India
Died(2017-10-05)October 5, 2017
Patna
Occupation(s)Writer
Politician
Known forHindi & Maithili literature
Spouselate Bhulkun Devi
Parentlate Bhutai Paswan
AwardsPadma Shri

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  1. ^ Badri Narayan Tiwari (2011). "Folklore of Reshma and Chuharmal". Muse India (38). Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Dr. Bilat Paswan Vihangam vs The State Of Bihar & Ors". India Kanoon. 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  3. ^ "List of Winning MLA's from Khajauli Till Date". Maps of India. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Previous Year's Election Results in Khajauli, Bihar". Trace All. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Bihar Assembly Election 2000". Empowering India. 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
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