Bansuri Swaraj

Bansuri SwarajDOCKET NO. 32437

New Delhi, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party election symbolBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

18TH LOK SABHA

NO CASES ON RECORD

PARTICULARS

AGE
40
EDUCATION
Barrister-at-Law
TERMS SERVED
1
PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS
Advocate
DECLARED ASSETS
₹19.3 Cr
DYNASTY CONNECTIONS
Daughter of late Sushma Swaraj, former Union Minister and BJP leader.

Bansuri Swaraj is a Member of Parliament representing the New Delhi constituency in Delhi. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has a background in law.

ASSET DECLARATIONS OVER TIME

2024₹19.3 Cr₹0

PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE

ATTENDANCE
94.4%
QUESTIONS ASKED
37
DEBATES PARTICIPATED
17
MPLADS UTILIZATION
12.9%

SOURCE: PRS India

MPLADS FUND UTILIZATION

ALLOCATED
₹15.43 Cr
SPENT
₹2.00 Cr
UNSPENT
₹13.43 Cr
UTILIZATION
12.9%
WORKS COMPLETED
36
WORKS RECOMMENDED
76

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

PROMISES TRACKED (9)

0 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 9 IN PROGRESS · 0 UNVERIFIED

  1. 01. Committed to dedicating 25% of her MPLAD funds toward projects prioritized by local Residents' Welfare Associations.

    IN PROGRESS

    Bansuri Swaraj has engaged with local RWAs and has been allocating MPLAD funds; the specific 25% RWA allocation commitment is being implemented in phases.

    MPLAD Allocation for RWAs

  2. 02. Promised the creation of a youth-oriented startup hub in New Delhi to encourage entrepreneurship and employment.

    IN PROGRESS

    A startup hub for New Delhi constituency has been discussed; MPLAD funds for technology and startup infrastructure are being planned.

    Youth Startup Hub

  3. 03. Pledged to ensure 100% saturation of central government welfare schemes across all households in the constituency.

    IN PROGRESS

    Central government welfare schemes (PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan) are being implemented in the New Delhi constituency through various central agencies.

    Central Welfare Coverage

  4. 04. MPLAD Allocation for RWAs: Committed to dedicating 25% of her MPLAD funds toward projects prioritized by local Residents' Welfare Associations.

    IN PROGRESS

    MPLAD fund allocation with RWA priority is being implemented; the MP has held meetings with RWA representatives for project identification.

    General

  5. 05. Youth Startup Hub: Promised the creation of a youth-oriented startup hub in New Delhi to encourage entrepreneurship and employment.

    IN PROGRESS

    A startup hub for New Delhi constituency is in planning stages; no formal launch has been announced yet.

    General

  6. 06. Central Welfare Coverage: Pledged to ensure 100% saturation of central government welfare schemes across all households in the constituency.

    IN PROGRESS

    Central welfare scheme saturation drives are underway; Ayushman Bharat and PMAY coverage is being expanded across New Delhi constituency.

    General

  7. 07. Prioritize the development of a startup hub in the New Delhi constituency to foster entrepreneurship and create job opportunities for the youth.

    IN PROGRESS

    A startup hub has been discussed at campaign events; MPLAD planning is in early stages.

    General · SOURCE: The Hindu

  8. 08. Ensure that the central government's welfare schemes effectively reach every resident of Delhi.

    IN PROGRESS

    Central welfare schemes are reaching residents through government programs; saturation drives are ongoing.

    General · SOURCE: The Hindu

  9. 09. Advocated for a 'double engine' government to resolve persistent local issues such as infrastructure problems and water supply.

    IN PROGRESS

    Delhi formed a BJP government in February 2025, creating a 'double engine' government; infrastructure and water supply coordination between Centre and state is now more aligned.

    General · SOURCE: Citizen Matters

CONTROVERSIES

  • Faced criticism from AAP leaders during the 2024 campaign, alleging she defended

    MEDIUM · ALLEGED

    Faced criticism from AAP leaders during the 2024 campaign, alleging she defended 'anti-India forces' in court as a lawyer.

    2024-03 · SOURCE: The Week, LatestLY, Millennium Post 2024-03-03

  • Filed a defamation suit against AAP in 2026 over a video she claimed was 'delibe

    MEDIUM · ALLEGED

    Filed a defamation suit against AAP in 2026 over a video she claimed was 'deliberately manipulated' to mock her; a Delhi court ordered the video removed.

    2026-04 · SOURCE: The News Mill, LawBeat, The Print, ANI News 2026-04

  • Subject of a viral video in 2025 alleging disrespect to the National Anthem, whi

    LOW · ALLEGED

    Subject of a viral video in 2025 alleging disrespect to the National Anthem, which fact-checkers like Alt News confirmed was deceptively clipped.

    2025-09 · SOURCE: Alt News (fact-check verified), Congress/AAP shared clipped video 2025

ELECTORAL HISTORY

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SOURCES

  • [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bansuri_Swaraj
  • [2] https://myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=7445
  • [3] https://prsindia.org/mptrack/18-lok-sabha/bansuri-swaraj