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Lalji Verma
SP

Lalji Verma

Samajwadi Party (SP) · Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

2 criminal cases
Age
68
Terms served
1
Declared assets
₹11.02 Cr
Education
Post Graduate

Background

Lalji Verma is a veteran politician and former long-time MLA in Uttar Pradesh who won his first Lok Sabha term from Ambedkar Nagar in 2024. He previously served as a Cabinet Minister in the UP Government holding key portfolios.

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 4 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.

  • Focused his campaign on social justice, minority rights, and resisting alleged democratic backsliding under the ruling BJP.

    Governance · Source: India Times

    In Progress

  • Campaigned on the core tenet of protecting the Constitution, aligning with the INDIA bloc's broader strategy to safeguard democratic institutions.

    Governance · From party manifesto · Source: The Wire

    In Progress

  • Promised to prioritize social justice through the Samajwadi Party's PDA (Pichhde, Dalits, and Alpasankhyak) outreach formula to consolidate support among marginalized groups.

    Social Welfare · From party manifesto · Source: The Hindu

    In Progress

  • Advocated for improved educational and healthcare infrastructure, specifically pushing for the establishment of a Kendriya Vidyalaya and an AIIMS in Ambedkar Nagar post-election.

    Healthcare · Source: PRS Legislative Research / Sansad.in

    In Progress

Controversies & Record

  • Voter Intimidation Allegations

    In November 2024, Verma alleged that local police were intimidating voters from minority and backward communities ahead of assembly bypolls, filing a formal complaint.

    Status: alleged · Source: ABP Live

    medium severity

  • Viral Video Case

    In April 2024, a case was registered against Verma regarding a viral video of the Union Home Minister, which Verma claimed was a conspiracy to stop his nomination.

    Status: alleged · Source: Amar Ujala

    medium severity

Sources

  • https://prsindia.org/
  • https://www.myneta.info/
  • https://www.indiatimes.com/
  • https://www.abplive.com/
  • https://www.amarujala.com/