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Born on March 21, 1961, in Govindpur, Munger district of Bihar.

Education: An alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya, where he developed the discipline and passion for a military career.

Regiment: He served in the Regiment of Artillery. By 1997, he had over a decade of service, earning a reputation as a dedicated officer who was deeply respected by his peers and the men under his command.

The Act of Valour (November 9, 1997)

Major Sharma's most notable act of bravery occurred while he was off-duty, traveling with his family on a train.

The Incident: During the journey, a group of armed robbers boarded the train and began terrorizing the passengers.

The Action: Sensing the immediate danger to his family and fellow passengers, Major Sharma pounced on the criminals.

Despite being unarmed, he used his military training to pin down and disarm two of the robbers.

Self-Sacrifice: His intervention thwarted the robbery and emboldened other passengers to resist. However, during the struggle, one of the accomplices shot him in the chest. Even after being mortally wounded, he continued to challenge the attackers, causing them to panic and flee the train.

Posthumous Honor: Major Sharma tragically succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital. For his "cold courage, leadership, and gallantry of a very high order," he was honored with the Kirti Chakra.

Legacy

He is remembered as a hero who lived up to the highest traditions of the Indian Army, protecting civilians even when he was not on the battlefield. He is survived by his wife, Smt. Kumkum Sharma, and two daughters.

A Soilder is never off duty

जय हिंद जय भारत

Ramjee Singh was born on 10 December 1927 in a village in present-day Bihar, India. He came from a rural background which strongly influenced his focus on grassroots development.

He was a freedom fighter and actively participated in the Quit India Movement during his youth, marking the beginning of his public life.

Deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and Ram Manohar Lohia, he adopted Gandhian and socialist principles throughout his career.

He played an important role in the JP Movement led by Jayaprakash Narayan and was jailed during the The Emergency for opposing authoritarian rule.

Ramjee Singh served multiple terms as a Member of Parliament from Bihar and was known for his honest, simple lifestyle and principled politics.

He consistently worked for the upliftment of farmers, backward classes, and marginalized communities, reflecting his strong socialist ideology.

Apart from politics, he contributed to education and intellectual discourse, promoting Gandhian and socialist thought.

In recognition of his lifelong service, he was awarded the Padma Shri.

He is widely respected for maintaining a clean public image and for dedicating his life to ethical politics and public welfare.

Yashovardhan Sinha is the Promoter, Chairman, and Managing Director of Aditya Vision Limited, a dominant multi-brand consumer electronics retail chain based in Bihar. He is widely credited with transforming a single-store family business into a multi-state powerhouse and the first electronics retailer in India to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Professional Background

Banking Career: Before entering the retail sector, Sinha was a career banker. He joined Punjab National Bank (PNB) in 1981 as a Management Trainee and served for over 20 years, eventually taking voluntary retirement as a Senior Manager in 2008.

Entrepreneurial Pivot: While still in service, he founded Aditya Vision in 1999 with a single outlet on Bailey Road, Patna. After leaving the bank, he focused entirely on the business, leveraging his financial expertise to scale operations.

The Growth of Aditya Vision

Under Sinha's leadership, Aditya Vision has seen a meteoric rise, particularly in the "Hindi Heartland":

Market Dominance: The company holds over 50% market share* in Bihar's organized electronics retail sector.

Regional Expansion: He spearheaded the move beyond Bihar, successfully entering Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. As of early 2026, the company operates nearly 200 showrooms.

Public Listing: In 2016, he led the company to its IPO on the BSE SME platform. Since then, the company has migrated to the main board and seen its market capitalization grow from approximately ₹20 crore at the IPO to over ₹4,400 crore by 2024.

Key Leadership Traits Customer-Centricity: Sinha is known for the "Aditya Vision" shopping experience, which focuses on after-sales service and customer trust—a strategy that allowed the brand to compete effectively against national giants like Reliance Digital and Croma.

Diversification: Beyond electronics, he is also associated with Aditya Consumer Marketing Limited, which manages supermarkets (Aditya 9 to 9) and restaurants (like Yo! China franchises) in Bihar.