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Devesh Chandra Thakur
JD(U)

Devesh Chandra Thakur

Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) · Sitamarhi, Bihar

1 criminal case
Age
71
Terms served
1
Declared assets
₹8.8 Crore
Education
Graduate Professional

Background

Devesh Chandra Thakur is a JD(U) leader and former Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 2024 from Sitamarhi.

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 1 in progress · 4 unverified
AI Research Note: Promise statuses are researched by AI using publicly available information — news articles, PRS India (prsindia.org), Sansad.in parliamentary records, party manifestos, and government press releases. Last updated July 2, 2026. Data may be incomplete or subject to change.

  • Promised to work on regional infrastructure and agriculture as part of the NDA platform.

    Development · Source: News Reports

    No specific recent news or updates could be verified for this promise.

    Unverified

  • Committed to strengthening local health centers and education facilities.

    Healthcare · Source: News Reports

    No specific recent news or updates could be verified for this promise.

    Unverified

  • Develop the Punaura Dham Mandir in Sitamarhi into a major international pilgrimage destination.

    General · Source: The New Indian Express

    Foundation stone laying preparations are underway with central and state coordination to develop the Punaura Dham site.

    In Progress

  • Promote general regional infrastructure development in Sitamarhi.

    General · Source: ETV Bharat

    No specific recent news or updates could be verified for this promise.

    Unverified

  • Work for the development of Sitamarhi as the voice of the people.

    General · Source: YouTube/ETV Bharat

    No specific recent news or updates could be verified for this promise.

    Unverified

Controversies & Record

  • Discriminatory Remarks Against Minorities

    In June 2024, Thakur sparked widespread outrage by stating he would not entertain work requests from Muslims and Yadavs in his constituency, claiming they did not vote for him. He later retracted the statement.

    Status: alleged · Source: Economic Times · 2024-06-17

    high severity

Sources

  • https://myneta.info/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devesh_Chandra_Thakur
  • https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/