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Devesh Chandra Thakur
Devesh Chandra Thakur is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to JD(U), representing Sitamarhi, Bihar. He is 71 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹8.85 Cr. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2002Member of Legislative Council· Tirhut Graduate Constituency
Elected to the Bihar Legislative Council.
- 2004Cabinet Minister· Tirhut Graduate
Appointed Cabinet Minister for Disaster Management in Bihar Govt.
- 2008Member of Legislative Council· Tirhut Graduate Constituency
Re-elected to the Bihar Legislative Council.
- 2014Member of Legislative Council· Tirhut Graduate Constituency
Re-elected for a third term.
- 2020Member of Legislative Council· Tirhut Graduate Constituency
Re-elected for a fourth term.
- 2022Chairman· Bihar Legislative Council
Unanimously elected Chairman of Bihar Legislative Council.
- 2024Member of Parliament· SitamarhiCurrent
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Council | Tirhut Graduate | Independent Independent | Won | — | — |
| 2008 | Council | Tirhut Graduate | JD(U) | Won | — | — |
| 2014 | Council | Tirhut Graduate | JD(U) | Won | — | — |
| 2020 | Council | Tirhut Graduate | JD(U) | Won | — | — |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Sitamarhi | JD(U) JD(U) | Won | 5,15,719 | 51.2% |
Parliamentary Performance
No committee memberships on record.
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Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹3.20 Cr36%
- Movable Assets₹5.65 Cr64%
- Liabilities₹00%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Political Disobedience / Protest Matter2020PendingCourt — Sitamarhi Court
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 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(2023 - 2024)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Devesh Chandra Thakur represent?
Devesh Chandra Thakur is a Lok Sabha MP representing Sitamarhi, Bihar and belongs to JD(U).
What are the declared assets of Devesh Chandra Thakur?
Devesh Chandra Thakur declared total assets of ₹8.85 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Devesh Chandra Thakur have?
Devesh Chandra Thakur 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 Devesh Chandra Thakur?
Devesh Chandra Thakur declared Graduate Professional (LL.B. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Devesh Chandra Thakur?
Devesh Chandra Thakur is 71 years old as per the records on file.
What was Devesh Chandra Thakur's most recent election result?
Devesh Chandra Thakur won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Sitamarhi with a 51.2% vote share.
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