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Ajay Kumar Mandal

Ajay Kumar MandalDOCKET NO. 84963

Bhagalpur, Bihar — Janata Dal (United) election symbolJanata Dal (United) (JD(U))

18TH LOK SABHA

NO CASES ON RECORD

PARTICULARS

AGE
53
EDUCATION
B.A. (Hons.)
TERMS SERVED
1
PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS
Agriculture
DECLARED ASSETS
₹4.51 Crore

An agriculturist and social worker by profession, he served as Block Pramukh of Gopalpur (2011-2016) and was a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (2015-2019) before being elected to the 17th Lok Sabha in 2019.

ASSET DECLARATIONS OVER TIME

2024₹1.22 Cr₹49.8 Lakhs

PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE

ATTENDANCE
42.4%
QUESTIONS ASKED
101
DEBATES PARTICIPATED
1
MPLADS UTILIZATION
50.1%

SOURCE: PRS India

MPLADS FUND UTILIZATION

ALLOCATED
₹14.70 Cr
SPENT
₹7.36 Cr
UNSPENT
₹7.34 Cr
UTILIZATION
50.1%
WORKS COMPLETED
38
WORKS RECOMMENDED
36

SOURCE: Empowered Indian (empoweredindian.in/mplads), MPLADS government data

PROMISES TRACKED (9)

1 FULFILLED · 2 BROKEN · 6 IN PROGRESS · 0 UNVERIFIED

  1. 01. Demand special category status for Bihar for faster development.

    BROKEN

    Centre has repeatedly and explicitly rejected special category status for Bihar, citing the 14th Finance Commission's recommendation against new SCS designations.

    Special Category Status

  2. 02. Push for a nationwide caste census as championed by JD(U).

    IN PROGRESS

    Union Cabinet approved including caste enumeration in the next national census (30 Apr 2025); house-listing phase begins Oct 2026, population enumeration March 2027.

    Caste Census

  3. 03. Enhance irrigation facilities and support for farmers in Bhagalpur.

    IN PROGRESS

    Ajay Kumar Mandal has consistently raised issues in Parliament regarding the Bateshwarasthan Ganga Pump Canal Project and siltation in the Ganga to improve local irrigation.

    Agricultural Support · SOURCE: https://sansad.in/ls/questions/questions-list

  4. 04. Special Category Status: Demand special category status for Bihar for faster development.

    BROKEN

    The central government formally denied Special Category Status to Bihar in 2024, opting for financial aid packages instead.

    General

  5. 05. Caste Census: Push for a nationwide caste census as championed by JD(U).

    IN PROGRESS

    The JD(U) party has consistently advocated for a nationwide caste census, and the party's stance indicates continued support for the demand, which aligns with the MP's party affiliation.

    General · SOURCE: Janata Dal (United) Party Stance on Caste Census

  6. 06. Agricultural Support: Enhance irrigation facilities and support for farmers in Bhagalpur.

    IN PROGRESS

    The MP has advocated for agricultural subsidies and the completion of long-pending irrigation schemes like the Badua and Belharna reservoir projects in the Bhagalpur region.

    General · SOURCE: https://www.jagran.com/bihar/bhagalpur-mp-ajay-mandal-raised-the-issue-of-farmers-and-irrigation-in-lok-sabha-22345671.html

  7. 07. Development of a New Airport at Bhagalpur: Made high-profile promises regarding local infrastructure, specifically the development of a new airport at Bhagalpur.

    IN PROGRESS

    Bihar government approved preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in April 2026, and geotechnical tenders were issued in June 2026.

    General · SOURCE: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/bihar/bhagalpur-election-results-2024-ajay-kumar-mandal-of-jdu-leads/articleshow/110688626.cms

  8. 08. Prime Minister Modi's Guarantees: Campaigned on the guarantees of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on continuity of development works and a self-reliant India.

    IN PROGRESS

    As a member of the NDA, Mandal facilitates the implementation of central schemes such as PM-Kisan and Ayushman Bharat, which are core components of 'Modi's Guarantees' in his constituency.

    General · SOURCE: https://results.eci.gov.in/

  9. 09. Representation for EBC Community: Highlighted his background to promise continued strong representation for the Extremely Backward Class (EBC) community, particularly the Gangotas.

    FULFILLED

    Belonging to the Gangota community, Mandal acts as a key representative for EBC interests in Bhagalpur and has frequently highlighted their socio-economic issues in political forums.

    General · SOURCE: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/bihar-politics-ebc-gangota-community-holds-key-to-bhagalpur-seat-101712492145892.html

ELECTORAL HISTORY

2019BhagalpurJD(U)WON
2024BhagalpurJD(U)WON

SOURCES

  • [1] https://www.myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=4555
  • [2] https://prsindia.org/mptrack/lok-sabha/ajay-kumar-mandal