1971-1977, State Cabinet Minister, Government of Bihar (held the portfolios of Labour and Employment, Tourism, Sugar Cane, Social Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs)
1980, Member of Parliament from Sheohar (Lok Sabha constituency)
1980-1984, Union Minister of State (held the portfolios of Information and Broadcasting, Labour and Rehabilitation, Industry, Steel and Mines, Commerce and Home Affairs)
1984, Member of Parliament from Sheohar constituency