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Kaushalendra Kumar

Kaushalendra KumarDOCKET NO. 06760

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

18TH LOK SABHA

NO CASES ON RECORD

PARTICULARS

AGE
65
EDUCATION
Graduate (B.A.)
TERMS SERVED
4
PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS
Agriculture
DECLARED ASSETS
Rs 5.21 Crore

A senior leader of the Janata Dal (United), he has represented the Nalanda constituency in the Lok Sabha for four consecutive terms since 2009 and is a close associate of Nitish Kumar.

ASSET DECLARATIONS OVER TIME

2024₹30.2 Cr—

PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE

ATTENDANCE
99.3%
QUESTIONS ASKED
144
DEBATES PARTICIPATED
33
MPLADS UTILIZATION
28.3%

SOURCE: PRS India

MPLADS FUND UTILIZATION

ALLOCATED
₹14.70 Cr
SPENT
₹4.34 Cr
UNSPENT
₹10.36 Cr
UTILIZATION
29.5%
WORKS COMPLETED
65
WORKS RECOMMENDED
96

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

PROMISES TRACKED (8)

2 FULFILLED · 2 BROKEN · 4 IN PROGRESS · 0 UNVERIFIED

  1. 01. Advocate for special category status for Bihar.

    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. Support the JD(U)'s primary demand for a national caste census.

    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.

    Nationwide Caste Census

  3. 03. Improve irrigation and agricultural infrastructure in Nalanda.

    IN PROGRESS

    The MP has consistently advocated for the 'Nalanda Model' of agriculture and river rejuvenation projects like the Panchane river, though irrigation coverage gaps remain in parts of the district.

    Agricultural Reforms · SOURCE: Lok Sabha Debates (Sansad.in)

  4. 04. Special Category Status: Advocate for special category status for Bihar.

    BROKEN

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

    General

  5. 05. Nationwide Caste Census: Support the JD(U)'s primary demand for a national caste census.

    FULFILLED

    The MP has actively supported and raised the demand for a nationwide caste census in parliamentary sessions, aligned with the JD(U) party line.

    General · SOURCE: PRS Legislative Research / Lok Sabha Q&A

  6. 06. Agricultural Reforms: Improve irrigation and agricultural infrastructure in Nalanda.

    IN PROGRESS

    The MP has facilitated several cold storage projects and check dam constructions in Nalanda under regional schemes, though the broader transformation of agricultural infrastructure is ongoing.

    General · SOURCE: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports

  7. 07. Infrastructure Improvements: Pushed for improved railway connectivity like MEMU trains between Islampur and Patna, and the development of state highways into National Highways.

    FULFILLED

    The MP successfully lobbied for the introduction of MEMU trains on the Islampur-Patna route and the upgradation of several district roads to National Highway standards (e.g., segments of NH-82).

    General · SOURCE: East Central Railway Press Releases / Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

  8. 08. Tourism Development: Proposed the establishment of a five-star hotel and an airport in Nalanda to boost tourism and economic activity.

    IN PROGRESS

    In-principle approval was granted by early 2025 for a greenfield airport in Rajgir, with site clearance proposals submitted.

    General · SOURCE: https://prsindia.org/

ELECTORAL HISTORY

2019NalandaJD(U)WON
2024NalandaJD(U)WON

SOURCES

  • [1] https://myneta.info/LokSabha2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=4573
  • [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaushalendra_Kumar