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Kishori Lal Sharma
INC

Kishori Lal Sharma

Indian National Congress (INC) · Amethi, Uttar Pradesh

Age
63
Terms served
1
Declared assets
₹12.77 Cr
Education
Graduate

Background

Kishori Lal Sharma is a first-term MP who defeated incumbent Smriti Irani in Amethi in 2024. A long-time strategist and aide to the Gandhi family, he managed Congress party affairs in Amethi and Rae Bareli for decades.

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 2 broken · 2 in progress · 0 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.

  • He promised to act as a custodian of the Gandhi family's legacy in the region, referring to Amethi as their 'amanat' (trust).

    Governance · Source: The Economic Times

    In Progress

  • Provide Rs 1 lakh per year to one woman in every poor family under the Mahalakshmi scheme.

    General · From party manifesto · Source: INC Manifesto 2024

    The INC national Mahalakshmi scheme (Rs 1 lakh/year to poor families) was not implemented as INC did not form the central government after the 2024 elections.

    Broken

  • Ensure a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) based on the Swaminathan commission formula.

    General · From party manifesto · Source: INC Manifesto 2024

    A legal guarantee for MSP has not been enacted. The BJP-led government continues to announce MSPs without making it a legal right, despite ongoing farmer protests demanding legislation.

    Broken

  • Serve the people of Amethi without discrimination and act as a custodian (amanat) of the constituency for the Gandhi family.

    General · Source: Deccan Chronicle

    Kishori Lal Sharma has been active as the Amethi MP, maintaining a presence in the constituency which was previously held by Smriti Irani.

    In Progress

Controversies & Record

  • House Arrest and Ayodhya Allegations

    In June 2026, Sharma was placed under house arrest in Ayodhya and alleged that the SIT probing a Ram temple donation case was shielding ruling party members.

    Status: alleged · Source: Live Hindustan

    medium severity

Sources

  • https://prsindia.org/
  • https://www.myneta.info/
  • https://www.livehindustan.com/
  • https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/