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Maheshwar Hazari

A Seasoned Contender from Kalyanpur

Maheshwar Hazari, a prominent figure from the Janata Dal (United) party, is once again in the spotlight as he contests the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections from the KALYANPUR (SC) constituency in the SAMASTIPUR district. At 63 years old, Hazari brings a wealth of experience to the political arena, known for his dedicated public service and multi-faceted professional background.

Educational Background and Professional Journey

A Graduate by education, Maheshwar Hazari has cultivated a diverse professional portfolio. His declared self-profession spans Business, Agriculture, and Social Service, reflecting a deep engagement with various sectors of society. This blend of entrepreneurial spirit and community involvement underscores his connection with the people he aims to represent.

Financial Footprint

Hazari's financial declarations paint a picture of a financially robust candidate. His self-income is reported at 40.2 Lac, contributing to a total income of 70.9 Lac. He possesses substantial total assets amounting to 10.9 Crore, which are further detailed as 2.3 Crore in movable assets and 8.5 Crore in immovable assets. Against these impressive assets, his liabilities are reported at 1.2 Crore, showcasing a clear financial standing.

A Look at His Legal Profile

Regarding his legal standing, one case is reported against Maheshwar Hazari. However, it is noteworthy that there are zero serious IPC counts and zero serious BNS counts associated with him, indicating that the reported case does not involve serious criminal charges. This aspect provides clarity on his legal background as he seeks re-election.

Candidate Overview

Attribute	Details
Name	Maheshwar Hazari
Sex	M
Age	63
Party	JD(U)
Constituency	KALYANPUR (SC)
District	SAMASTIPUR
Education	Graduate
Self Profession	Business, Agriculture & Social Service
Self Income	40.2 Lac
Total Income	70.9 Lac
Total Assets	10.9 Crore
Movable Assets	2.3 Crore
Immovable Assets	8.5 Crore
Liabilities	1.2 Crore
Serious IPC Counts	0
Serious BNS Counts	0
Cases	1

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Bihar: maheshwar hazari elected deputy speaker amid opposition House boycott

TNN / Mar 25, 2021, 04:39 (IST)

Four-time JD(U) MLA and former minister maheshwar hazari (58) was elected Deputy Speaker of Bihar Vidhan Sabha amid boycott of the House proceedings by the opposition comprising RJD, Congress, CPI-ML, CPI and CPM in protest against the use of police force against them when they were trying to block the passage of the controversial Bihar Special Armed Police Bill-2021 in the assembly on Tuesday.

DPR for sewage treatment plants

TNN / Mar 30, 2016, 23:15 (IST)

JD(U) netas’ kin may face off as Congress, LJP(RV) candidates

TNN / Apr 06, 2024, 02:51 (IST)

Sunny Hazari, son of JD(U) minister maheshwar hazari, joins Congress amidst potential candidacy speculations. Hazari's move may challenge Shambhavi Choudhary in Samastipur. Despite father's ties to JD(U), Sunny vows to strengthen Congress grassroots. His shift marks fourth major defection from NDA to opposition, reshaping Bihar's political landscape.

Nitish Kumar’s RS nomination: JDU workers vandalise office, allege BJP plot

TNN / Mar 06, 2026, 08:56 (IST)

JD(U) workers protested outside CM Nitish Kumar's residence and party office, expressing anger and disbelief over his Rajya Sabha nomination. Alleging a conspiracy and pressure, some threatened self-immolation and vandalized property, demanding to meet their leader and questioning the authenticity of his social media posts.

Bihar govt to set up urban engg unit to clear building maps

Dec 22, 2015, 22:36 (IST)

CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asked the urban development and housing department (UDHD) to set up an urban engineering organization to expedite building maps clearance. He also asked the department to construct model townships on the outskirts of Patna.

FIR lodged for making threatening calls to Bihar MP

PTI / May 30, 2011, 13:02 (IST)

An FIR was on Monday registered against unidentified persons charging them with making threatening calls and extortion demands from ruling JD(U) Lok Sabha MP from Samastipur maheshwar hazari.

JD(U) leader maheshwar hazari resigns as deputy speaker of Bihar assembly

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 21, 2024, 12:19 (IST)

maheshwar hazari, a JD(U) leader, has resigned from his position as the deputy speaker of the Bihar assembly. The resignation came into effect on February 21. Hazari, who had been serving as the deputy speaker since March 2021, did not provide any explanation for his decision. He is a second-term MLA from the reserved Kalyanpur assembly constituency. Previously, Hazari was a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet.

Ministers fumble as MLAs ask questions

Mar 17, 2016, 23:33 (IST)

Centre's nod to Patna Metro Rail project soon, says minister

TNN / May 10, 2016, 23:26 (IST)

The Patna Metro Rail project has got a fresh boost with Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu reportedly assuring Bihar of the Centre's in- principle approval to the project within a month.

Nitish Kumar forced into Rajya Sabha: JD(U) workers accuse 'conspiracy' and 'BJP agents'

TNN / Mar 06, 2026, 00:41 (IST)

JD(U) workers protested outside CM Nitish Kumar's residence and party office, alleging a conspiracy and pressure behind his Rajya Sabha nomination. Some threatened self-immolation, vandalized furniture, and questioned the authenticity of his social media posts, demanding to meet their leader and expressing their dissent.

Bihar police headquarters to shift to new building in 2 months

TNN / May 29, 2018, 02:00 (IST)

100 new buses to hit city streets

TNN / Dec 10, 2016, 22:35 (IST)

City bus service across the state is all set to get a major boost with Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (Buidco) procuring 100 new buses to cater to the demands of various cities.

maheshwar hazari: Act to regulate real estate business by month-end

TNN / Apr 02, 2017, 02:28 (IST)

Urban development and housing department minister maheshwar hazari on Saturday said the state government will notify the much-awaited Bihar Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2017 by April 30 to bring the unregulated real estate sector under its domain.

Bihar: Monsoon session of legislature concludes

TNN / Jul 01, 2022, 08:33 (IST)

Ending their boycott of the state assembly, the opposition members attended the House in its pre-lunch session on Thursday, but continued to disrupt the proceedings on the fifth and final day of the monsoon session by creating uproar over the Agnipath scheme.

‘Apna Patna’ app launched to solve civic problems

TNN / Dec 19, 2015, 00:08 (IST)

Reporting any civic problem has not been easy for the city residents. They have to run from pillar to post, not knowing who is the right person to approach to get the problem solved. With a view to addressing the problem and promoting e-governance in the state, urban development and housing department (UDHD) minister maheshwar hazari on Friday inaugurated ‘Apna Patna’ app through which people living under Patna Municipal Corporation area can lodge their grievances. In its current form, this app will allow people to lodge their complaints related to garbage, drainage, streetlights, encroachment, dead animals and illegal constructions.

Bihar: JD(U)'s maheshwar hazari elected as deputy speaker of Bihar assembly amid boycott by opposition parties

TNN / Mar 24, 2021, 20:45 (IST)

Bihar seeks Centre’s in-principle nod to Patna metro

TNN / Feb 18, 2017, 02:00 (IST)

Bihar urban development and housing department (UDHD) minister maheshwar hazari met senior officials of the Union ministry in Delhi on Friday to seek in-principle approval of the Patna metro rail project.