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Tariq Anwar

Lok Sabha MP
KatiharBihar
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Father's Name
Late Shah Mushtaque Ahmad
Profession
Journalist, Author, Social Worker, Politician
Gender
Male
Age
73 years (b. ~1953)

Tariq Anwar is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to INC, representing Katihar, Bihar. He is 73 years old and has declared Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹9.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹50.0 L, compared with ₹4.50 Cr in 2014. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 7 elections contested, 6 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
73
Years
Education
Graduate (B.Sc.
Magadh University, Bodh Gaya)
Net Assets (2024)
₹9.35 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
94%
Across 1 sessions
Questions Asked
210
In Parliament
Debates
32
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1980
    Member of Parliament· Katihar

    Elected to 7th Lok Sabha; served as 6th President of Indian Youth Congress (1982–1985).

  2. 1984
    Member of Parliament· Katihar

    Re-elected to 8th Lok Sabha.

  3. 1988
    President· Bihar

    Served as President of BPCC (1988–1989).

  4. 1996
    Member of Parliament· Katihar

    Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha and 12th Lok Sabha (1998).

  5. 1999
    NCP Co-Founder· National

    Co-founded Nationalist Congress Party alongside Sharad Pawar and PA Sangma.

  6. 2004
    Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha· Maharashtra

    Elected 2 terms to Rajya Sabha (2004–2014).

  7. 2012
    Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Processing· Rajya Sabha

    Appointed Union MoS in Manmohan Singh Ministry.

  8. 2014
    Member of Parliament· Katihar

    Elected to 16th Lok Sabha.

  9. 2018
    AICC General Secretary· National

    Re-joined INC and appointed AICC General Secretary In-charge Kerala & Lakshadweep.

  10. 2024
    Member of Parliament & CWC Member· KatiharCurrent

    Re-elected for a 6th Lok Sabha term to 18th Lok Sabha defeating Dulal Chandra Goswami (JD-U) by 49,863 votes.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1980Lok SabhaKatiharINCWon2,15,21044.2%
1984Lok SabhaKatiharINCWon2,48,21048.2%
1996Lok SabhaKatiharINCWon2,85,21046.2%
1998Lok SabhaKatiharINCWon3,12,00048.2%
2014Lok SabhaKatihar
NCP
NCP		Won4,31,29244.11%
2019Lok SabhaKatiharINCLost5,02,21044.2%
2024Lok SabhaIndian National CongressWon5,25,20448.28%

Parliamentary Performance

94%
Average Attendance
210
Questions Asked
32
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (1)
Overall94%

Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹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

0
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted

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

₹1.25 Cr2004₹4.50 Cr2014
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.
Compared with peers
Tariq Anwar
₹9.85 Cr · 0 cases
Average of 40 Lok Sabha MPs in Bihar
₹8.22 Cr · 1.4 cases
Average of 98 INC Lok Sabha MPs
₹17.92 Cr · 3.4 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

TA
Tariq Anwar
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
LA
Father
Late Shah Mushtaque Ahmad
Ex-MLA Sikandra Bihar
Spouse
HT
Wife/Spouse
Hena Tariq
Business / Social Work · ₹12.5 L

Education

Graduate (B.Sc.
Magadh University, Bodh Gaya)

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income
₹41.0 L
Self₹28.5 L
Wife/Spouse — Hena Tariq₹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

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Tariq Anwar represent?

Tariq Anwar is a Lok Sabha MP representing Katihar, Bihar and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of Tariq Anwar?

Tariq Anwar declared total assets of ₹9.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹50.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Tariq Anwar have?

Tariq Anwar declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.

What is the educational qualification of Tariq Anwar?

Tariq Anwar declared Graduate (B.Sc. as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Tariq Anwar?

Tariq Anwar is 73 years old as per the records on file.

What was Tariq Anwar's most recent election result?

Tariq Anwar won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Indian National Congress with a 48.28% vote share.

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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.
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