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Bhartruhari Mahtab

Bhartruhari MahtabDOCKET NO. 81220

Cuttack, Odisha — Bharatiya Janata Party election symbolBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

18TH LOK SABHA

NO CASES ON RECORD

PARTICULARS

AGE
66
EDUCATION
Post Graduate
TERMS SERVED
7
PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS
Journalist and Writer (Editor of Prajatantra)
DECLARED ASSETS
Rs 6.5 Crore
DYNASTY CONNECTIONS
Son of Harekrushna Mahatab, former Chief Minister of Odisha and a prominent Indian National Congress leader. His father's legacy provided a strong political foundation.

Bhartruhari Mahtab is a long-serving Member of Parliament representing the Cuttack constituency in Odisha. He is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

ASSET DECLARATIONS OVER TIME

2019₹2.9 CrRs 2,00,000
2024₹1 CrRs 0

PARLIAMENTARY PERFORMANCE

ATTENDANCE
94.4%
QUESTIONS ASKED
279
DEBATES PARTICIPATED
53
MPLADS UTILIZATION
18.6%

SOURCE: PRS India

MPLADS FUND UTILIZATION

ALLOCATED
₹14.70 Cr
SPENT
₹3.30 Cr
UNSPENT
₹11.40 Cr
UTILIZATION
22.4%
WORKS COMPLETED
84
WORKS RECOMMENDED
381

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

PROMISES TRACKED (3)

0 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 0 IN PROGRESS · 3 UNVERIFIED

  1. 01. All-Round Development of Cuttack: Promised comprehensive infrastructure and civic development in Cuttack, leveraging central funds.

    UNVERIFIED

    general · SOURCE: Campaign 2024

  2. 02. Eradication of Corruption: Pledged to fight against the corruption and 'wealth amassing' he associated with the BJD government.

    UNVERIFIED

    general · SOURCE: Resignation Statement / Campaign 2024

  3. 03. Implementation of Modi Guarantees: Vowed to implement the welfare policies of the central government, emphasizing the 'Modi Factor' in Odisha.

    UNVERIFIED

    party manifesto · SOURCE: BJP Manifesto

CRIMINAL CASE DETAILS

None

CONTROVERSIES

  • His departure from the BJD in 2024 caused a massive political stir in Odisha, wi

    MEDIUM · ALLEGED

    His departure from the BJD in 2024 caused a massive political stir in Odisha, with former colleagues accusing him of betrayal after decades of association.

    2024-03 · SOURCE: India TV, Wikipedia

  • A special court in 2024 framed charges against him and others in an assault case

    HIGH · UNDER-TRIAL

    A special court in 2024 framed charges against him and others in an assault case involving a police sub-inspector that occurred back in 2011, though he continues to fight the charges legally.

    2024 · SOURCE: Odisha TV

ELECTORAL HISTORY

1998CuttackBiju Janata DalWON (NA)
1999CuttackBiju Janata DalWON (NA)
2004CuttackBiju Janata DalWON (NA)
2009CuttackBiju Janata DalWON (NA)
2014CuttackBiju Janata DalWON (NA)
2019CuttackBiju Janata DalWON (1,21,201)
2024CuttackBharatiya Janata PartyWON (57,077)

PARTY SWITCHES

  • Biju Janata Dal to Bharatiya Janata Party (March 2024)

SOURCES

  • [1] Campaign 2024
  • [2] Resignation Statement / Campaign 2024
  • [3] BJP Manifesto