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)
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
- 1983Cricketer (World Cup Winner)· India
Member of the 1983 Cricket World Cup winning Indian team.
- 1999Member of Parliament· Darbhanga
Elected to the 13th Lok Sabha.
- 2009Member of Parliament· Darbhanga
Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha.
- 2014Member of Parliament· Darbhanga
Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha.
- 2019Party Member· Dhanbad
Joined INC and contested Lok Sabha election from Dhanbad.
- 2021Party Leader· West Bengal
Joined All India Trinamool Congress.
- 2024Member of Parliament· Bardhaman-DurgapurCurrent
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Lok Sabha | Darbhanga |  BJP | Won | 3,45,210 | 48.2% |
| 2009 | Lok Sabha | Darbhanga | BJP | Won | 2,23,801 | 37.01% |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | Darbhanga | BJP | Won | 3,14,949 | 37.98% |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Dhanbad |  INC | Lost | 3,41,860 | 27.65% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Bardhaman-Durgapur | AITC | Won | 7,20,188 | 47.99% |
Parliamentary Performance
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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)
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₹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
- 1Defamation and Public Statement Case2022PendingCourt — Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shillong
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
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
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.