Kamal Akhtar
Kamal Akhtar is an MLA belonging to Samajwadi Party, representing Kanth, Uttar Pradesh. He is 54 years old and has declared Graduate Professional; B.A as his highest education. In the 2022 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹7.90 Cr with liabilities of ₹2.82 Cr, compared with ₹2.67 Cr in 2017. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 4 elections contested, 3 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1996Advocate
Completed B.A. (Hons.) Economics and LL.B. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and entered the legal profession.
- 2004Member of Rajya Sabha· Uttar Pradesh
Elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh for a full term from 5 July 2004 to 4 July 2010.
- 2004Parliamentary Committee Member· Uttar Pradesh
Participated in Rajya Sabha parliamentary committee work during his first term.
- 2012Member of Legislative Assembly· Hasanpur
Won the Hasanpur Assembly constituency in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.
- 2012Cabinet Minister· Hasanpur
Joined the Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh Council of Ministers and held a cabinet-level portfolio.
- 2015Cabinet Minister, Food and Civil Supplies· Hasanpur
Was assigned the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio in the Uttar Pradesh government.
- 2017Assembly Candidate· Hasanpur
Contested Hasanpur in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election but did not win.
- 2022Member of Legislative Assembly· KanthCurrent
Won Kanth in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election and returned to the Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rajya Sabha | Uttar Pradesh |  SP | Won | — | — |
| 2012 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Hasanpur | SP | Won | 92,843 | 42.07% |
| 2017 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Hasanpur | SP | Lost | 83,499 | 32.76% |
| 2022 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Kanth | SP | Won | 1,34,692 | 49.37% |
Parliamentary Performance
No committee memberships on record.
Financial Profile(2022)
- Immovable Assets₹6.81 Cr86%
- Movable Assets₹1.09 Cr14%
- Liabilities₹2.82 Cr36%
Source: 2022 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: 2022 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2020 - 2021)
Declared income by year (3)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Kamal Akhtar represent?
Kamal Akhtar is an MLA representing Kanth, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to Samajwadi Party.
What are the declared assets of Kamal Akhtar?
Kamal Akhtar declared total assets of ₹7.90 Cr and liabilities of ₹2.82 Cr in the 2022 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Kamal Akhtar have?
Kamal Akhtar declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Kamal Akhtar?
Kamal Akhtar declared Graduate Professional; B.A. (Hons.) Economics and LL.B. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Kamal Akhtar?
Kamal Akhtar is 54 years old as per the records on file.
What was Kamal Akhtar's most recent election result?
Kamal Akhtar won the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Kanth with a 49.37% vote share.
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