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Mahesh Kashyap

Mahesh Kashyap is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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Original source

Scientific and Technology-based Systems for Wildlife Conservation

UNSTARRED · ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3508 · Session 8

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Bastar
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State / Union territory
Chhattisgarh
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 19751 October 1975
  2. 19961996
    early life

    Education recorded in the source

    9th Passed from National Higher Secondary School, Jagdalpur in year 1996

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  3. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  4. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change

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  5. 202625 Feb 2026 Onwards
    public service

    Member,India– Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  6. 20262026-08-12
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: Implementation of Kavach 4.0 on South East Central Railway This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Mahesh Kashyap’s date of birth as 1 October 1975. The birthplace is recorded as Kumhraband (Kalcha).

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: Matric Jagdalpur. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 26-Sep-2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 Onwards: Member,India– Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Matric
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Profession as listed
Agriculturist
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
1
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Education details in PRS
9th Passed from National Higher Secondary School, Jagdalpur in year 1996
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Education category in PRS
Upto Higher Secondary
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Education in the official biography
Matric Jagdalpur
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
1 October 1975
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Place of birth
Kumhraband (Kalcha)
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Father’s name
Sukru Ram Kashyap
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Mother’s name
Smt. Sudhri
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Champa Kashyap
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Sons listed in biography
2
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Daughters listed in biography
4
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Interests, publications & public work

Social & cultural work as reported
Social service
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Special interests
Social service, agriculture & welfare of tribals
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Sports & clubs
Kabaddi
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Travel reported in biography
No
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
18
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Term description in PRS
First Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 25 Feb 2026 Onwards

    Member,India– Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  2. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change

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  3. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
BASTAR
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Winning party in that election
BJP
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Votes recorded for the winner
458398
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Winning margin in votes
55245
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Runner-up in that election
KAWASI LAKHMA
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Runner-up party
INC
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

What the record says about participation

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YearQuestionsProceedings
2024143
2025546
2026446

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

The party, the seat & the mandate

Party in the cited membership record

Bharatiya Janata Party

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Sankalp Patra 2024 — party publication

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-22 to 2026-08-10

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Original source

Need to launch a special campaign for promotion and implementation of PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Bastar Parliamentary Constituency, Chhattisgarh-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

ElectricityGovernment SchemesPM SURYA GHAR YOJNA
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Regarding need to provide central assistance to strengthen school education system and related facilities in Bastar Parliamentary Constituency, Chhattisgarh- laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 8

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Central AssistanceSchool EducationNaxalism
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Union Budget - Demand for Grants to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Agricultural InsuranceAgricultural ProductsAgricultural ResearchCoconut Development BoardCold StorageEnvironmental ImpactFarmer TrainingFishery
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The Union Budget, 2026-27 - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Railways - Not concluded

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Budget AllocationFinancial AidFund AllocationRailway ElectrificationSafety DevicesSafety MeasuresTicket BookingInfrastructure Facilities
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Regarding census in Naxal affected Bijapur and Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Tribal DevelopmentCensus
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Need to establish a Sports University in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.-laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

Sports Infrastructure
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-11-25 to 2026-08-12

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Original source

Implementation of Kavach 4.0 on South East Central Railway

UNSTARRED · RAILWAYS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3929 · Session 8

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Inter-State Trade

UNSTARRED · COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3872 · Session 8

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Holistic Development of Tourist Destinations

UNSTARRED · TOURISM · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3515 · Session 8

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Scientific and Technology-based Systems for Wildlife Conservation

UNSTARRED · ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3508 · Session 8

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Cycling League of India under the Fit India Movement

STARRED · YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 306 · Session 8

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Implementation of MAHA Water Mission

UNSTARRED · JAL SHAKTI · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3032 · Session 8

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Bastar Lok Sabha Constituency: BJP's Mahesh Kashyap to take on Congress' Kawasi Lakhma

ANI News

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Bastar Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP's Mahesh Kashyap to take on Congress' Kawasi Lakhma

India TV News

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Delhi / present correspondence address
2001, 20th Floor, Tower-2, B.K.S. Marg, New Delhi 110001
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Village Kumharawand Kalcha, Tehsil Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh 494001
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
Tels : 07000940005, 09425487755 (M)
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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YOUR QUESTIONS. THE SOURCE RECORD.

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When was Mahesh Kashyap born?

The cited biography records 1 October 1975.

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Where was Mahesh Kashyap born?

Kumhraband (Kalcha).

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What education is recorded for Mahesh Kashyap?

Matric Jagdalpur.

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What professional background is recorded for Mahesh Kashyap?

Agriculturist.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Mahesh Kashyap?

26-Sep-2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Mahesh Kashyap is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Chhattisgarh. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Mahesh Kashyap?

Mahesh Kashyap is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

What does this office do?

Represents a parliamentary constituency in the House of the People. MPs participate in lawmaking, budget scrutiny, questions and parliamentary committees.

How is this representative chosen?

Direct election from a parliamentary constituency.

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