He was elected to Vidhan Sabha again in 1977 and 1980. He was appointed a minister of State in Arjun Singh's Cabinet, and was in-charge of the Higher Education Department. He was elevated to the Cabinet Minister in 1983.
He was re-elected to the Vidhan Sabha in 1977 and 1980. He was appointed a minister of State in Arjun Singh's Cabinet, and was responsible for the Higher Education Department. He was promoted to Cabinet Minister in 1983.