Bhartruhari Mahtab
Lok Sabha MP
Father's Name
Late Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab
Profession
Journalist
Gender
Male
Age
68 years (b. ~1958)
Age
68
Years
Education
Post Graduate
Net Assets (2024)
₹19.91 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
1
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
93%
Across 9 sessions
Questions Asked
299
In Parliament
Debates
55
In Parliament
Political Career Timeline
- 1998Member of Parliament· Cuttack
Elected to the 12th Lok Sabha.
- 1999Member of Parliament· Cuttack
Re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha.
- 2004Member of Parliament· Cuttack
Re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha.
- 2009Member of Parliament· Cuttack
Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha.
- 2014Member of Parliament· Cuttack
Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha and recipient of Outstanding Parliamentarian Award.
- 2019Member of Parliament· Cuttack
Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha.
- 2024Pro-tem Speaker & Member of Parliament· CuttackCurrent
Joined BJP, re-elected to 18th Lok Sabha, and appointed Pro-tem Speaker.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJD BJD | Won | 3,81,210 | 52.1% |
| 1999 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJD BJD | Won | 4,12,000 | 55.4% |
| 2004 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJD BJD | Won | 4,45,210 | 54.2% |
| 2009 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJD BJD | Won | 3,88,920 | 47.9% |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJD BJD | Won | 5,26,085 | 53.75% |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJD BJD | Won | 5,24,592 | 49.31% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Cuttack | BJP | Won | 5,31,601 | 47.43% |
Parliamentary Performance
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93%
Average Attendance
299
Questions Asked
55
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)
No committee memberships on record.
Attendance by session (9)
Overall95%
Monsoon Session 2026100%
Budget Session 2026100%
Winter Session 2025100%
Monsoon Session 202590%
First Session of 18th LS71%
Budget Session 2024 of 18th LS93%
Budget Session 202592%
Winter Session 202495%
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Financial Profile(2024)
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₹19.91 Cr
Total Assets
- Immovable Assets₹13.00 Cr65%
- Movable Assets₹6.91 Cr35%
- Liabilities₹00%
Movable Assets
₹6.91 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹13.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Net Assets
₹19.91 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2019₹10.69 Cr
2014₹5.50 Cr
2009₹2.80 Cr
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
1
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
- 1Dargah Bazar Police Station Matter2011PendingCourt — Cuttack MP/MLA Court
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Family
BM
Bhartruhari Mahtab
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
LM
Father
Late Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab
Former Chief Minister of Odisha
Spouse
MM
Wife/Spouse
Mahasweta Mahtab
Journalism / Business · ₹12.0 L
Education
Post Graduate
Income(2023 - 2024)
Total declared income
₹50.5 L
Self₹38.5 L
Wife/Spouse — Mahasweta Mahtab₹12.0 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023 - 2024₹38.5 L
2022 - 2023₹35.0 L
2021 - 2022₹32.0 L
2020 - 2021₹29.0 L
2019 - 2020₹26.0 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.