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Anoop Pradhan

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Member of Parliament, Hathras Constituency
Uttar Pradesh
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Anoop Pradhan is a prominent Indian politician and seasoned legislative leader serving as the Member of Parliament for the Hathras Lok Sabha constituency.
  • Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he won his debut parliamentary campaign with a significant mandate in the 2024 elections.
  • He previously served as an elected Member of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and held the portfolio of Minister of State inside the state administration.
  • His legislative priorities showcase agricultural value chains, youth technical vocational skill cells, and Scheduled Caste educational welfare.
Source: ECI, UP Legislative Secretariat Records, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad Records

About Anoop Pradhan

Anoop Pradhan’s rapid rise to national legislation reflects the robust strength of youth leadership and grassroots agrarian mobilization within the Bharatiya Janata Party in western Uttar Pradesh. Born on 10 April 1978 in Aligarh, he completed his graduation from regional university systems. He entered active public service through youth party wings and rural cooperative farming boards, building a reputation for absolute field accessibility. Winning his debut assembly contest in 2017, he brought local agricultural issues into sharp focus and was inducted into Yogi Adityanath’s council of ministers. Nominated to contest the strategic Hathras (SC) reserved seat in 2024, his energetic presentation and youth appeal led to a decisive victory. In parliament, his focus centers on fast-tracking national highway overpass clearances, establishing automated processing centers for smallholders, and technical skill labs.

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Education

1994
Secondary Schooling from Aligarh High School
1996
Higher Secondary Certificate from UP Board
1999
Completed Graduation from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

Political Journey

2012
Appointed Member of BJP State Executive Core Board
2017
Elected as Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Khair
2022
Re-elected as MLA; Appointed Minister of State, Government of Uttar Pradesh
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Hathras constituency

Positions Held

  • 2017 - 2024
    Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
  • 2022 - 2024
    Minister of State (UP Government)
  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Assembly Hathras 2017 Won 83412 49.94% 21,402
Assembly Hathras 2022 Won 91105 52.14% 34,510
Lok Sabha Hathras 2024 Won 492522 42.14% 37,504

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 1.45 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 65 Lakhs
Immovable Assets ₹ 80 Lakhs
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Agro-Processing Cold Hubs: Successfully initializing localized cold-storage units and processing export cells for potato and vegetable cultivators
  • SC Post-Matric Stipends: Creating block-level digital tracking windows to remove administrative delays in disbursing central stipends to Dalit students
  • Hathras Highway Overpasses: Fast-tracking central transport funds to build modern elevated flyovers to bypass heavy traffic congestion
  • Rural Youth Skill Cells: Channeling constituency area development grants to construct tech-enabled technical trade and vocational training modules

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Anoop Pradhan?

Anoop Pradhan, also known as Anoop Pradhan Valmiki, is an Indian politician representing the Hathras (SC) Lok Sabha constituency in the Parliament.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the突 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What state legislative position did he hold prior to entering the Lok Sabha?

He served as a two-term elected Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) and held office as a Minister of State in the UP Government.

What specific demographic welfare does he actively focus on?

He focuses on building digital delivery cells for central welfare allocations and educational stipends for Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

What is his educational background?

He completed his higher education, holding a Graduate degree from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.