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Shashank Mani
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Shashank Mani

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

  • Shashank Mani Tripathi is a prominent Indian politician, highly distinguished technocrat, author, and social entrepreneur serving as the Member of Parliament for the Deoria Lok Sabha constituency.
  • Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he won a high-profile electoral race in his debut 2024 general election campaign.
  • He holds an elite technical educational background, graduating from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, and earning an MBA from IMD, Switzerland.
  • He is the founder of the Jagriti Yatra and Jagriti Enterprise Center, pioneering national grassroots entrepreneurship networks.
Source: ECI, IIT Delhi Alumni Registers, Jagriti Yatra Foundation Corporate Records, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad

About Shashank Mani

Shashank Mani Tripathi’s entry into national policy represents the impactful integration of elite international corporate consulting, large-scale social entrepreneurship architecture, and hereditary commitment to public service in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Born on 15 June 1970 in Deoria, he is the son of senior veteran statesman and former multi-term MP the late Lieut. General Prakash Mani Tripathi. Shashank graduated in engineering from IIT Delhi and spent over a decade working as a senior management consultant and partner in global corporate strategy firms like PwC across Europe before returning to active public service. Driven by a commitment to spark a transformation across India’s tier-2 and tier-3 landscapes, he launched the “Jagriti Yatra”—a historic, national enterprise-led rail journey that has trained thousands of young entrepreneurs. Nominated by the BJP to contest the strategic Deoria seat in 2024, his clean professional image and modern analytical approach led to a decisive victory. In parliament, his focus centers on establishing automated agro-incubators, scaling rural tech skill loops, and framing national corporate startup codes.

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Education

1986
Secondary Schooling from Delhi Public School
1988
Higher Secondary Certificate from CBSE Board
1992
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IMD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland

Political Journey

2001
Commenced senior strategic corporate advisory portfolios globally
2008
Founded the landmark Jagriti Yatra national entrepreneurship movement
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Deoria constituency in his debut campaign

Positions Held

  • 2008 - Present
    Chairman & Founder, Jagriti Enterprise Center Board
  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Deoria 2024 Won 542105 47.15% 44,064

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 5.92 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 3.42 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.50 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Jagriti Enterprise Incubation: Spearheading the establishment of state-funded, digitized rural entrepreneurship and business incubator hubs for regional youth
  • Deoria Agro-Processing Corridors: Coordinating with industrial ministries to fast-track modern automated storage and supply blocks for potato and grain smallholders
  • National Startup Legislation: Formulating expert trade policy papers to reduce filing complexities and regulatory barriers for micro-enterprises in tier-3 cities
  • Tech Vocational Labs: Channeling constituency development grants to construct modern science wings and digital classrooms in state high schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shashank Mani?

Shashank Mani Tripathi is an Indian politician, corporate technocrat, and social entrepreneur serving as the Member of Parliament for the Deoria Lok Sabha constituency.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the突 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What elite technical national institute is he an alumnus of?

He is an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, where he earned his engineering graduation.

What major national youth enterprise movement did he establish?

He is the founder and chairperson of the "Jagriti Yatra," a widely celebrated national rail-based socio-economic movement that fosters grassroots entrepreneurship among Indian youth.

Who is his notable father?

He is the son of the late Lieut. General Prakash Mani Tripathi, an iconic senior army commander and former multi-term Member of Parliament from Deoria.