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Bhartruhari Mahtab
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Bhartruhari Mahtab

Lok Sabha MP
CuttackOdisha Since 1998
Father's Name
Late Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab
Profession
Journalist
Gender
Male
Age
68 years (b. ~1958)

Bhartruhari Mahtab is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to BJP, representing Cuttack, Odisha. He is 68 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹19.91 Cr, compared with ₹10.69 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 7 won.

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

Age
68
Years
Education
Post Graduate
Net Assets (2024)
₹19.91 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
1
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
93%
Across 9 sessions
Questions Asked
299
In Parliament
Debates
55
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1998
    Member of Parliament· Cuttack

    Elected to the 12th Lok Sabha.

  2. 1999
    Member of Parliament· Cuttack

    Re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha.

  3. 2004
    Member of Parliament· Cuttack

    Re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha.

  4. 2009
    Member of Parliament· Cuttack

    Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha.

  5. 2014
    Member of Parliament· Cuttack

    Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha and recipient of Outstanding Parliamentarian Award.

  6. 2019
    Member of Parliament· Cuttack

    Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha.

  7. 2024
    Pro-tem Speaker & Member of Parliament· CuttackCurrent

    Joined BJP, re-elected to 18th Lok Sabha, and appointed Pro-tem Speaker.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1998Lok SabhaCuttack
BJD
BJD
Won3,81,21052.1%
1999Lok SabhaCuttack
BJD
BJD
Won4,12,00055.4%
2004Lok SabhaCuttack
BJD
BJD
Won4,45,21054.2%
2009Lok SabhaCuttack
BJD
BJD
Won3,88,92047.9%
2014Lok SabhaCuttack
BJD
BJD
Won5,26,08553.75%
2019Lok SabhaCuttack
BJD
BJD
Won5,24,59249.31%
2024Lok SabhaCuttackBJPWon5,31,60147.43%

Parliamentary Performance

93%
Average Attendance
299
Questions Asked
55
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (9)
Overall95%
Monsoon Session 2026100%
Budget Session 2026100%
Winter Session 2025100%
Monsoon Session 202590%
First Session of 18th LS71%
Budget Session 2024 of 18th LS93%
Budget Session 202592%
Winter Session 202495%

Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹19.91 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹13.00 Cr65%
  • Movable Assets₹6.91 Cr35%
  • Liabilities₹00%
Movable Assets
₹6.91 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹13.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Net Assets
₹19.91 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2019₹10.69 Cr
2014₹5.50 Cr
2009₹2.80 Cr

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

1
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Dargah Bazar Police Station Matter2011Pending
    Court — Cuttack MP/MLA Court

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

Declared assets over time

₹2.80 Cr2009₹5.50 Cr2014₹10.69 Cr2019
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.
Compared with peers
Bhartruhari Mahtab
₹19.91 Cr · 1 case
Average of 21 Lok Sabha MPs in Odisha
₹14.99 Cr · 1.1 cases
Average of 239 BJP Lok Sabha MPs
₹46.41 Cr · 1.1 cases

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

Family

BM
Bhartruhari Mahtab
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
LM
Father
Late Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab
Former Chief Minister of Odisha
Spouse
MM
Wife/Spouse
Mahasweta Mahtab
Journalism / Business · ₹12.0 L

Education

Post Graduate

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income
₹50.5 L
Self₹38.5 L
Wife/Spouse — Mahasweta Mahtab₹12.0 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023 - 2024₹38.5 L
2022 - 2023₹35.0 L
2021 - 2022₹32.0 L
2020 - 2021₹29.0 L
2019 - 2020₹26.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Bhartruhari Mahtab represent?

Bhartruhari Mahtab is a Lok Sabha MP representing Cuttack, Odisha and belongs to BJP.

What are the declared assets of Bhartruhari Mahtab?

Bhartruhari Mahtab declared total assets of ₹19.91 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Bhartruhari Mahtab have?

Bhartruhari Mahtab 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 Bhartruhari Mahtab?

Bhartruhari Mahtab declared Post Graduate as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Bhartruhari Mahtab?

Bhartruhari Mahtab is 68 years old as per the records on file.

What was Bhartruhari Mahtab's most recent election result?

Bhartruhari Mahtab won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Cuttack with a 47.43% vote share.

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.