Independent
Rajesh Ranjan
Lok Sabha MP
Father's Name
Late Chandra Narayan Prasad
Profession
Social Activist, Agriculturist, Writer, Politician
Gender
Male
Age
56 years (b. ~1970)
Age
56
Years
Education
Post Graduate (M.A. Political Science
IGNOU; B.A. BN Mandal University Madhepura)
Net Assets (2024)
₹9.35 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
9
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Political Career Timeline
- 1990Member of Legislative Assembly· Singheshwar
Elected Independent MLA to Bihar Legislative Assembly.
- 1991Member of Parliament· Purnia
Elected Independent MP to 10th Lok Sabha.
- 1996Member of Parliament· Purnia
Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha.
- 1999Member of Parliament· Purnia
Re-elected Independent MP to 13th Lok Sabha.
- 2004Member of Parliament· Madhepura
Elected in a by-election to 14th Lok Sabha on RJD ticket.
- 2014Member of Parliament & Founder Jan Adhikar Party· Madhepura
Elected to 16th Lok Sabha defeating Sharad Yadav; founded Jan Adhikar Party.
- 2024Member of Parliament· PurniaCurrent
Merged JAP with INC and elected as Independent MP to 18th Lok Sabha defeating Santosh Kumar (JD-U) and Bima Bharti (RJD) by 23,847 votes.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Lok Sabha | Purnia | Independent Independent | Won | 3,12,100 | 48.2% |
| 1996 | Lok Sabha | Purnia |  SP | Won | 3,48,210 | 44.2% |
| 1999 | Lok Sabha | Purnia | Independent Independent | — | 3,65,210 | 46.1% |
| 2004 | Lok Sabha by-election | Madhepura |  RJD | Won | 3,82,100 | 51.2% |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | Madhepura | RJD | Won | 3,68,925 | 35.65% |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Madhepura | JAP JAP | Lost | 1,32,100 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Purnia | Independent Independent | Won | 5,67,556 | 41.35% |
Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad
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Financial Profile(2024)
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₹9.85 Cr
Total Assets
- Immovable Assets₹6.00 Cr61%
- Movable Assets₹3.85 Cr39%
- Liabilities₹50.0 L5%
Movable Assets
₹3.85 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹6.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹50.0 L
Net Assets
₹9.35 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2014₹4.50 Cr
2004₹1.25 Cr
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
8
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
1
Acquitted
- 1Extortion Allegation Complaint Case 12024PendingCourt — Purnia MP/MLA Court
- 2Political Protest Road Blockade Case 22021PendingCourt — Patna MP/MLA Court
- 3Declared Pending Case 32022PendingCourt — Patna Court
- 4Declared Pending Case 42022PendingCourt — Purnia Court
- 5Declared Pending Case 52023PendingCourt — Madhepura Court
- 6Declared Pending Case 62023PendingCourt — Madhepura Court
- 7Declared Pending Case 72023PendingCourt — Patna Court
- 8Declared Pending Case 82023PendingCourt — Patna Court
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Family
RR
Rajesh Ranjan
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
LP
Father
Late Chandra Narayan Prasad
Landlord / Farmer
Spouse
RR
Wife/Spouse
Ranjeet Ranjan
Rajya Sabha MP / Ex-Lok Sabha MP · ₹12.5 L
Education
Post Graduate (M.A. Political Science
IGNOU; B.A. BN Mandal University Madhepura)
Income(2023 - 2024)
Total declared income
₹41.0 L
Self₹28.5 L
Wife/Spouse — Ranjeet Ranjan₹12.5 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023 - 2024₹28.5 L
2022 - 2023₹25.0 L
2021 - 2022₹22.0 L
2020 - 2021₹19.5 L
2019 - 2020₹18.0 L
Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.