Manoj Kumar Pandey
Manoj Kumar Pandey is an MLA belonging to BJP, representing Unchahar, Uttar Pradesh. He is 58 years old and has declared Graduate; Firoz Gandhi College as his highest education. In the 2022 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹16.26 Cr with liabilities of ₹1.96 Cr, compared with ₹10.44 Cr in 2017. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 3 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
- 1990Student / Youth Political Worker
Began his political association with the Samajwadi movement as a student/youth political worker. Later rose through the party organisation.
- 1995Corporation Election Candidate
According to his later public account, he first contested a corporation election on an SP ticket in 1995.
- 2000Political Organisation Office Bearer
Held organisational responsibilities in the Samajwadi Party, including youth-wing and party leadership positions.
- 2007Assembly Candidate· Unchahar
Returned to the Samajwadi Party before the 2007 Assembly elections after an earlier period of political association with the BJP.
- 2012Member of Legislative Assembly· Unchahar
Elected for the first time from Unchahar to the 16th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- 2012Member, Ethics Committee· Unchahar
The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly profile records his association with the Ethics Committee during the 16th Assembly.
- 2014Minister of State for Agriculture· Unchahar
Was appointed Minister of State for Agriculture in the Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh government and was subsequently elevated to Cabinet rank.
- 2014Cabinet Minister· Unchahar
Was elevated from Minister of State to Cabinet rank during the Akhilesh Yadav government.
- 2017Member of Legislative Assembly· Unchahar
Re-elected from Unchahar in the 2017 Assembly election, defeating the BJP candidate by 1,934 votes.
- 2017Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· Unchahar
Served during the 17th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- 2022Member of Legislative Assembly· Unchahar
Won the 2022 Assembly election from Unchahar and became a member of the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- 2022Chief Whip, Samajwadi Party Legislative Party· Unchahar
Was appointed chief whip of the Samajwadi Party in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2024Resigned as Chief Whip· Unchahar
Resigned as SP chief whip during the February 2024 Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha election period.
- 2024Joined Bharatiya Janata Party· Unchahar
Joined the BJP in May 2024 after his political break with the Samajwadi Party.
- 2025Expelled from Samajwadi Party· Unchahar
The Samajwadi Party announced his expulsion in June 2025 in connection with the political developments following the 2024 Rajya Sabha cross-voting episode.
- 2026Cabinet Minister, Food and Civil Supplies· UnchaharCurrent
Inducted into the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet in May 2026 and allocated the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Unchahar | 🚲 SP | Won | 61,930 | 33.18% |
| 2017 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Unchahar | 🚲 SP | Won | 59,103 | 28.55% |
| 2022 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Unchahar | 🚲 SP | Won | 82,514 | 38.92% |
Parliamentary Performance
- •Ethics Committee — Member
Financial Profile(2022)
- Immovable Assets₹12.96 Cr80%
- Movable Assets₹3.31 Cr20%
- Liabilities₹1.96 Cr12%
Source: 2022 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1Arms Act Case2002PendingCourt — ACJM-1st, Court No. 11, Rae Bareli
- 2Arms Act Case1994PendingCourt — ACJM-IInd, Court No. 18, Sultanpur
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 (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Manoj Kumar Pandey represent?
Manoj Kumar Pandey is an MLA representing Unchahar, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of Manoj Kumar Pandey?
Manoj Kumar Pandey declared total assets of ₹16.26 Cr and liabilities of ₹1.96 Cr in the 2022 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Manoj Kumar Pandey have?
Manoj Kumar Pandey declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Manoj Kumar Pandey?
Manoj Kumar Pandey declared Graduate; Firoz Gandhi College as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Manoj Kumar Pandey?
Manoj Kumar Pandey is 58 years old as per the records on file.
What was Manoj Kumar Pandey's most recent election result?
Manoj Kumar Pandey won the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Unchahar with a 38.92% vote share.
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