Dharmraj Nishad
Dharmraj Nishad is an MLA belonging to BJP, representing Katehari, Uttar Pradesh. He is 62 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹3.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹5.0 L. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. 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
Political Career Timeline
- 1996Member of Legislative Assembly· Akbarpur
Elected for debut term to 13th UP Legislative Assembly from Akbarpur constituency as BSP candidate.
- 2002Member of Legislative Assembly & Minister· Akbarpur
Re-elected to 14th UP Legislative Assembly from Akbarpur; served as Minister of State in Mayawati Cabinet.
- 2007Member of Legislative Assembly & Cabinet Minister· Akbarpur
Re-elected to 15th UP Legislative Assembly; served as Cabinet Minister for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry.
- 2018Joined BJP· Ambedkar Nagar
Joined Bharatiya Janata Party, emerging as key NISHAD/Mallah community face in Purvanchal.
- 2022Assembly Candidate· Shahganj
Contested 2022 State Assembly election from Shahganj constituency on BJP ticket.
- 2024Member of Legislative Assembly· KatehariCurrent
Elected to 18th UP Legislative Assembly from Katehari constituency in November 2024 Bye-Election, defeating Shobhawati Verma of SP.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Assembly | Akbarpur | Bahujan Samaj Party Bahujan Samaj Party | Won | 42,100 | 38.2% |
| 2002 | Assembly | Akbarpur | Bahujan Samaj Party Bahujan Samaj Party | Won | 48,210 | 41.2% |
| 2007 | Assembly | Akbarpur | Bahujan Samaj Party Bahujan Samaj Party | Won | 52,140 | 42.8% |
| 2022 | Assembly | Shahganj | 🪷 BJP | Lost | 72,100 | 34.5% |
| 2024 | Assembly | Katehari | 🪷 BJP | Won | 85,210 | 44.8% |
Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹3.00 Cr78%
- Movable Assets₹85.0 L22%
- Liabilities₹5.0 L1%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.
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 (2)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Dharmraj Nishad represent?
Dharmraj Nishad is an MLA representing Katehari, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of Dharmraj Nishad?
Dharmraj Nishad declared total assets of ₹3.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹5.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Dharmraj Nishad have?
Dharmraj Nishad declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Dharmraj Nishad?
Dharmraj Nishad declared Post Graduate (Master of Arts from Avadh University as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Dharmraj Nishad?
Dharmraj Nishad is 62 years old as per the records on file.
What was Dharmraj Nishad's most recent election result?
Dharmraj Nishad won the 2024 Assembly election from Katehari with a 44.8% vote share.
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