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Chandan Chauhan
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Chandan Chauhan

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Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)
Member of Parliament, Bijnor Constituency
West Bengal
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Chandan Chauhan is a prominent Indian politician, seasoned student organizer, and senior strategic voice serving as the Member of Parliament for the Bijnor Lok Sabha constituency.
  • Representing the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), he won a highly competitive electoral contest in the 2024 general elections.
  • He possesses extensive legislative experience, having previously served as an elected Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA).
  • His legislative priorities showcase sugarcane value chains, youth technical vocational skill cells, and rural highway safety tracking.
Source: ECI, RLD Media Release Logs, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Secretariat Records

About Chandan Chauhan

Chandan Chauhan’s rapid rise to national legislation reflects the robust strength of youth leadership and grassroots agrarian mobilization within the Rashtriya Lok Dal in western Uttar Pradesh. Born on 10 April 1978 in Muzaffarnagar, he completed his graduation from the University of Delhi. He was raised in a family with deep commitments to public service; his father, the late Sanjay Singh Chauhan, was a respected parliamentarian. Chandan entered active public service through student congress wings and rural sugarcane unions, building a reputation for absolute field accessibility. Winning his debut assembly contest in 2022, he brought local agricultural issues into sharp focus. Nominated to contest the Bijnor Lok Sabha seat under the NDA banner in 24, 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 Muzaffarnagar High School
1996
Higher Secondary Certificate from CBSE Board
1999
Completed Graduation from University of Delhi

Political Journey

2015
Appointed Member of RLD State Executive Core Board
2022
Elected as Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Meerapur
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Bijnor constituency

Positions Held

  • 2022 - 2024
    Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Assembly Bijnor 2022 Won 83412 49.94% 21,402
Lok Sabha Bijnor 2024 Won 408522 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

  • Sugarcane Value Chains: Coordinating with central industrial ministries to set up automated processing and refining blocks at local cooperative sugar mills
  • Youth Tech Skill Incubators: Spearheading the establishment of state-funded digital software and coding skill hubs for regional technical graduates
  • Bijnor Highway Overpasses: Fast-tracking central transport funds to build modern elevated flyovers to bypass high-density tractor traffic
  • Rural Grid Safety: Upgrading local sub-station transformers to guarantee stable round-the-clock power links across remote farming zones

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chandan Chauhan?

Chandan Chauhan is an Indian politician representing the Bijnor Lok Sabha constituency in the Parliament.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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

He served as an elected Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Meerapur seat between 2022 and 2024.

Who is his notable father?

He is the son of the late Sanjay Singh Chauhan, a highly respected former Member of Parliament from western UP.

What is his educational background?

He completed his higher education, holding a Graduate degree from the University of Delhi.