Chandershekhar
Chandershekhar is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Dharampur, Himachal Pradesh. He is 51 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2022 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹1.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹22.0 L. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 4 elections contested, 1 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1995NSUI & Youth Congress Leader· Mandi
Served as State President of NSUI and Youth Congress in Himachal Pradesh.
- 2007Assembly Candidate· Dharampur
Contested Dharampur assembly election against BJP stalwart Mahender Singh Thakur.
- 2022Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)· DharampurCurrent
Created history by winning the Dharampur seat for Congress after 32 years, defeating Rajat Thakur of BJP.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Assembly | Dharampur | ✋ INC | Lost | 16,402 | 38.2% |
| 2012 | Assembly | Dharampur | ✋ INC | Lost | 20,880 | 41.5% |
| 2017 | Assembly | Dharampur | ✋ INC | Lost | 20,050 | 38.9% |
| 2022 | Assembly | Dharampur | ✋ INC | Won | 31,053 | 51.87% |
Financial Profile(2022)
- Immovable Assets₹1.20 Cr65%
- Movable Assets₹65.0 L35%
- Liabilities₹22.0 L12%
Source: 2022 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Political Demonstration and Public Protest Case2019PendingCourt — Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sarkaghat
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2022 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2020 - 2021)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Chandershekhar represent?
Chandershekhar is an MLA representing Dharampur, Himachal Pradesh and belongs to INC.
What are the declared assets of Chandershekhar?
Chandershekhar declared total assets of ₹1.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹22.0 L in the 2022 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Chandershekhar have?
Chandershekhar 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 Chandershekhar?
Chandershekhar declared Post Graduate (M.A.) as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Chandershekhar?
Chandershekhar is 51 years old as per the records on file.
What was Chandershekhar's most recent election result?
Chandershekhar won the 2022 Assembly election from Dharampur with a 51.87% vote share.
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