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Azad Kirti Jha

Lok Sabha MP
Bardhaman-DurgapurWest Bengal Since 2024
Father's Name
Late Bhagwat Jha Azad
Profession
Sportsperson, Ex-Member of Parliament, Cricket Commentator
Gender
Male
Age
67 years (b. ~1959)

Azad Kirti Jha is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to AITC, representing Bardhaman-Durgapur, West Bengal. He is 67 years old and has declared B.A as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹10.20 Cr with liabilities of ₹57.4 L, compared with ₹8.40 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 4 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
67
Years
Education
B.A. (Honours) History
St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
Net Assets (2024)
₹9.63 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
1
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
90%
Across 8 sessions
Questions Asked
125
In Parliament
Debates
26
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1983
    Cricketer (World Cup Winner)· India

    Member of the 1983 Cricket World Cup winning Indian team.

  2. 1999
    Member of Parliament· Darbhanga

    Elected to the 13th Lok Sabha.

  3. 2009
    Member of Parliament· Darbhanga

    Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha.

  4. 2014
    Member of Parliament· Darbhanga

    Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha.

  5. 2019
    Party Member· Dhanbad

    Joined INC and contested Lok Sabha election from Dhanbad.

  6. 2021
    Party Leader· West Bengal

    Joined All India Trinamool Congress.

  7. 2024
    Member of Parliament· Bardhaman-DurgapurCurrent

    Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1999Lok SabhaDarbhangaBJPWon3,45,21048.2%
2009Lok SabhaDarbhangaBJPWon2,23,80137.01%
2014Lok SabhaDarbhangaBJPWon3,14,94937.98%
2019Lok SabhaDhanbadINCLost3,41,86027.65%
2024Lok SabhaBardhaman-DurgapurAITCWon7,20,18847.99%

Parliamentary Performance

90%
Average Attendance
125
Questions Asked
26
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (1)
  • •Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers
Attendance by session (8)
Monsoon Session 202668%
Budget Session 202694%
Winter Session 202580%
Monsoon Session 202595%
First Session of 18th Lok Sabha100%
Budget Session 202493%
Budget Session 202592%
Winter Session 2024100%

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹10.20 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹6.00 Cr59%
  • Movable Assets₹4.20 Cr41%
  • Liabilities₹57.4 L6%
Movable Assets
₹4.20 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹6.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹57.4 L
Net Assets
₹9.63 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2019₹8.40 Cr
2014₹2.85 Cr
2009₹97.9 L
2004₹53.9 L

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

1
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Defamation and Public Statement Case2022Pending
    Court — Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shillong

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

₹53.9 L2004₹97.9 L2009₹2.85 Cr2014₹8.40 Cr2019
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.
Compared with peers
Azad Kirti Jha
₹10.20 Cr · 1 case
Average of 40 Lok Sabha MPs in West Bengal
₹14.15 Cr · 1.0 cases
Average of 27 AITC Lok Sabha MPs
₹17.27 Cr · 0.3 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

AJ
Azad Kirti Jha
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
BA
Father
Bhagwat Jha Azad
Ex-Chief Minister of Bihar
Spouse
PA
Wife/Spouse
Poonam Azad
Deceased (2024-09-02) · ₹12.0 L
Children
S
Son
Suryavardan
Professional
S
Son
Somyavardhan
Professional

Education

B.A. (Honours) History
St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
1981

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income
₹76.2 L
Self₹64.2 L
Wife/Spouse — Poonam Azad₹12.0 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023 - 2024₹64.2 L
2022 - 2023₹64.2 L
2021 - 2022₹58.0 L
2020 - 2021₹52.0 L
2019 - 2020₹48.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Azad Kirti Jha represent?

Azad Kirti Jha is a Lok Sabha MP representing Bardhaman-Durgapur, West Bengal and belongs to AITC.

What are the declared assets of Azad Kirti Jha?

Azad Kirti Jha declared total assets of ₹10.20 Cr and liabilities of ₹57.4 L in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Azad Kirti Jha have?

Azad Kirti Jha declared 1 criminal case in the election affidavit (1 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Azad Kirti Jha?

Azad Kirti Jha declared B.A. (Honours) History as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Azad Kirti Jha?

Azad Kirti Jha is 67 years old as per the records on file.

What was Azad Kirti Jha's most recent election result?

Azad Kirti Jha won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Bardhaman-Durgapur with a 47.99% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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