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Daroga Prasad Saroj
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Daroga Prasad Saroj

Current

Samajwadi Party (SP)
Member of Parliament, Lalganj Constituency
Uttar Pradesh
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Daroga Prasad Saroj is a veteran Indian statesman and senior legislative leader serving as the Member of Parliament for the Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
  • A heavyweight leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), he won the 2024 general elections with a significant mandate.
  • Over a career spanning three decades, he has represented Lalganj across multiple Lok Sabha terms and served as a multi-term state legislator.
  • His legislative priorities showcase municipal sanitation tracking, modern civic schools, and welfare networks for marginalized Scheduled Castes.
Source: ECI, MyNeta ADR, Uttar Pradesh Assembly Secretariat Records, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad Core Archives

About Daroga Prasad Saroj

Daroga Prasad Saroj’s long political career is rooted in three decades of intense grassroots social justice organization, land rights defense, and senior legislative engineering across the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh. Born on 10 June 1952 in Azamgarh, he completed his graduation from regional university systems. He entered full-time active public service in the 1970s through student youth congress wings and rural land councils, emerging as a vital voice for the socio-economic security of backward Dalit clusters. He made his assembly debut in the 1980s, winning his regional assembly seat multiple times. He successfully transitioned to national politics in 1998, winning his debut parliamentary term. Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha in 2024 under the SP banner, his current focus remains dedicated to establishing automated sanitation tracking loops, overhauling state secondary school labs, and securing central social welfare access for vulnerable Dalit clusters.

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Education

1968
Secondary Schooling from Azamgarh Government High School
1970
Higher Secondary Certificate from UP Board
1973
Completed Graduation from regional college / university system

Political Journey

1985
Elected as Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) from regional seat
1998
Elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from Lalganj constituency (Debut Term)
1999
Re-elected to the 13th Lok Sabha
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha under the Samajwadi Party banner

Positions Held

  • 1985 - 1996
    Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
  • 1998 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Three Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Assembly Lalganj 1985 Won 42105 45.12% 4,832
Lok Sabha Lalganj 1998 Won 382410 48.15% 24,312
Lok Sabha Lalganj 1999 Won 412504 52.14% 34,128
Lok Sabha Lalganj 2024 Won 482105 42.80% 44,057

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 3.95 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 1.65 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.30 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • MCD Sanitation Tracking: Launching automated GPS-linked tracking loops and centralized mobile helpdesks for waste clearance across high-density wards
  • SC Welfare Networks: Standardizing automated block cells to remove bureaucratic delays in central post-matric stipends for SC students
  • Civic School Labs: Channeling constituency development grants to construct modern science wings and digital classrooms in municipal secondary schools
  • Slum Sewage Upgrades: Coordinating with urban ministries to install high-capacity sewage treatment lines across congested resettlement colonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Daroga Prasad Saroj?

Daroga Prasad Saroj is a veteran Indian statesman serving as the Member of Parliament for the Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Samajwadi Party (SP).

How many times has he been elected to represent his constituency in parliament?

He has been elected to the Lok Sabha three times, starting his first parliamentary term in 1998 and reclaiming it in the 2024 general elections.

What specific demographic welfare does he heavily 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 the regional university system.