Ravi Shankar Prasad
Indian politician and legal expert

Born
August 30th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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A prominent Indian lawyer and politician, served as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Played a crucial role in the Digital India initiative, aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society. Instrumental in framing policies to enhance telecommunication services and improve technological infrastructure in India. Actively participated in various legislative processes and contributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) strategies in government.
Led the Digital India initiative
Served as the Minister of Communications
Contributed to the BJP’s policies and strategies
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