INC

Tanuj Punia

INC (INC) · Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh

1 criminal case

Dynasty: Son of former MP and senior Congress leader P.L. Punia.

Age: 39
Terms served: 1
Declared assets: ₹4.5 Cr
Education: Post Graduate (B.Tech, Management)
Before politics: Chemical Engineer/Business
Case details: 1 case: IPC 171H (illegal election payments), RP Act 127(A) — FIR Kotwali Nagar, Barabanki. Pending.

Background

Tanuj Punia represents the Barabanki (SC) constituency in Uttar Pradesh. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee, he is the son of senior Congress leader P. L. Punia. He has been highly active in the 18th Lok Sabha with 99% attendance.

Declared Assets Over Time

+61% since 2019

From sworn election affidavits (ECI/MyNeta) — self-declared each time they contested.

2019

₹2.8 Cr

2024

₹4.5 Cr

Liabilities: 2019: ₹10 Lakh · 2024: ₹18 Lakh

Parliament Report Card

100%
Attendance: 130
Questions asked: 9
Debates: 0
Private bills

Source: PRS MP Track (18th Lok Sabha data so far)

Electoral History

Won2024Barabanki · INC · 2,15,704 votes
Lost2019Barabanki · INC

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 1 broken · 3 in progress · 3 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.

Ensuring the proper operation of the trauma center in the district hospital so patients don't have to travel to Lucknow.
General · Source: Campaign speeches
The District Hospital Trauma Centre in Barabanki is operational though capacity issues remain; the MP has flagged this in Lok Sabha.
In Progress
Opening colleges in every block of the Barabanki constituency.
General · Source: Campaign speeches
No specific news about colleges opening in every block of Barabanki was found. The MP has raised education access issues in Parliament.
Unverified
Advocating for the needs and financial security of local mentha (mint) farmers.
General · Source: Parliamentary interventions
Tanuj Punia raised mentha farmer issues in Parliament; the government has included mentha oil in the agricultural commodity support framework.
In Progress
Campaigned on defeating inflation, unemployment, and injustice through the 2024 vote.
Economy · Source: Outlook India, India TV News
These were campaign themes against BJP; as an opposition MP, Tanuj Punia can only raise these issues in Parliament, not directly implement them.
Unverified
Ensure the proper functioning of the Trauma Center at the District Hospital to prevent patients from traveling to Lucknow for emergencies
General · Source: https://www.aajtak.in/elections/lok-sabha-election/story/barabanki-lok-sabha-seat-congress-candidate-tanuj-punia-interview-promises-1927702-2024-05-18
The District Hospital Trauma Centre in Barabanki is operational; the MP is actively flagging infrastructure gaps.
In Progress
Open colleges in every block of the Barabanki constituency
General · Source: https://www.aajtak.in/elections/lok-sabha-election/story/barabanki-lok-sabha-seat-congress-candidate-tanuj-punia-interview-promises-1927702-2024-05-18
No new college inaugurations in every Barabanki block confirmed. This is a long-term aspiration requiring state government cooperation.
Unverified
Provide Rs 1 lakh annually to poor families and address unemployment through job creation and allowances
General · From party manifesto · Source: https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2024/04/05/congress-manifesto-2024.html
INC national Mahalakshmi (Rs 1 lakh/year) was not implemented as Congress is in opposition at the central level.
Broken

Controversies & Record

No recorded controversies.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanuj_Punia
https://myneta.info/
https://prsindia.org/mptrack/18th-lok-sabha/tanuj-punia
MyNeta 2024 affidavit