Ramapati Shastri
Ramapati Shastri is an MLA belonging to BJP, representing Mankapur (SC), Uttar Pradesh. He is 73 years old and has declared Graduate / Shastri as his highest education. In the 2022 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹4.45 Cr, compared with ₹2.88 Cr in 2017. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 13 elections contested, 8 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1974Member of Legislative Assembly· Dixir (SC)
Won his first Uttar Pradesh Assembly election from the reserved Dixir constituency on the Bharatiya Jana Sangh ticket.
- 1977Member of Legislative Assembly· Dixir (SC)
Returned to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for a second term.
- 1980Assembly Election Candidate· Dixir (SC)
Contested the Assembly election but did not win.
- 1985Assembly Election Candidate· Dixir (SC)
Contested the Assembly election but did not win.
- 1989Member of Legislative Assembly· Dixir (SC)
Returned to the Assembly for a third term after winning the 1989 election.
- 1991Member of Legislative Assembly and Cabinet Minister· Dixir (SC)
Won the 1991 Assembly election for a fourth term and subsequently joined the Kalyan Singh government as a cabinet minister, handling Social Welfare and Revenue responsibilities.
- 1993Member of Legislative Assembly· Dixir (SC)
Won the 1993 Assembly election for a fifth term.
- 1996Member of Legislative Assembly· Dixir (SC)
Won the 1996 Assembly election for a sixth term.
- 1997Cabinet Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Served as a cabinet minister in the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, including responsibility for Medical Health and Family Welfare.
- 2002Assembly Election Candidate· Dixir (SC)
Contested the 2002 Assembly election but lost to Samajwadi Party candidate Babu Lal.
- 2007Assembly Election Candidate· Dixir (SC)
Contested the 2007 Assembly election but lost to BSP candidate Ramesh Chandra.
- 2012Assembly Election Candidate· Balrampur
Contested the Balrampur Assembly constituency after the former Dixir seat's reservation status changed, but finished second.
- 2017Member of Legislative Assembly· Mankapur (SC)
Won the Mankapur reserved constituency and returned to the Assembly for a seventh term.
- 2017-2022Cabinet Minister, Social Welfare and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Welfare· Mankapur (SC)
Served in the Yogi Adityanath government as Cabinet Minister for Social Welfare and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Welfare.
- 2022Member of Legislative Assembly· Mankapur (SC)
Won the 2022 Assembly election from Mankapur for another term and became a member of the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- 2022Pro-tem Speaker, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly· Mankapur (SC)
Was appointed pro-tem Speaker of the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly to administer the oath to newly elected legislators.
- 2022-presentMember of Legislative Assembly· Mankapur (SC)
Continues as the elected MLA from Mankapur in the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | Bharatiya Jana Sangh Bharatiya Jana Sangh | Won | — | — |
| 1977 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | Bharatiya Jana Sangh Bharatiya Jana Sangh | Won | — | — |
| 1980 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Lost | — | — |
| 1985 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Lost | — | — |
| 1989 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Won | 34,660 | 48.34% |
| 1991 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Won | 41,943 | — |
| 1993 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Won | — | — |
| 1996 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Won | — | — |
| 2002 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Lost | 37,758 | 33.69% |
| 2007 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Dixir (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Lost | 38,260 | 39.74% |
| 2012 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Balrampur | 🪷 BJP | Lost | 28,858 | 17.74% |
| 2017 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Mankapur (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Won | 1,02,862 | 57.3% |
| 2022 | Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Mankapur (SC) | 🪷 BJP | Won | 1,05,677 | 57.69% |
Committees (1)
- •Business Advisory Committee
Financial Profile(2022)
- Immovable Assets₹2.38 Cr53%
- Movable Assets₹2.07 Cr47%
- Liabilities₹00%
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(2021 - 2022)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Ramapati Shastri represent?
Ramapati Shastri is an MLA representing Mankapur (SC), Uttar Pradesh and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of Ramapati Shastri?
Ramapati Shastri declared total assets of ₹4.45 Cr in the 2022 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Ramapati Shastri have?
Ramapati Shastri declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Ramapati Shastri?
Ramapati Shastri declared Graduate / Shastri as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Ramapati Shastri?
Ramapati Shastri is 73 years old as per the records on file.
What was Ramapati Shastri's most recent election result?
Ramapati Shastri won the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Mankapur (SC) with a 57.69% vote share.
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