Kirti Azad’s extensive public life represents an exceptional combination of elite international sports achievement and senior pan-Indian legislative experience. Born on 2 January 1959 in Purnia, Bihar, he is the son of the revered senior statesman and former Chief Minister of Bihar, Bhagwat Jha Azad. Immersed in cricket early on, he established an illustrious career as an aggressive right-handed batsman and quick off-spinner, culminating in his pivotal contribution to India’s historic 1983 World Cup triumph under Kapil Dev. Following retirement from sports, he entered active public service, initially with the BJP, winning election to the Delhi Assembly and multiple terms in the Lok Sabha representing Darbhanga. Known for his unyielding stances against administration corruption inside cricket bodies, he later moved political lines, joining the Trinamool Congress in 2021. Deployed to contest the critical industrial and mining hub of Bardhaman-Durgapur in 2024, his massive pan-India connection led to a decisive victory. In parliament, his efforts focus on heavy steel plant labor welfare, modern youth sports infrastructure, and coal belt logistics.
Education
1974
Secondary Schooling from Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
1976
Higher Secondary Certificate from CBSE Board
1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons in History) from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
Political Journey
1983
Won the ICC Cricket World Cup with Team India
1993
Elected as Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly (Gole Market)
1999
Elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Darbhanga (Debut Term)
2009
Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha
2014
Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha
2021
Formally joined AITC
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Bardhaman-Durgapur
Positions Held
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1993 - 1998Member of Delhi Legislative Assembly
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1999 - PresentMember of Parliament (Four Terms)
Election History
| Election | Constituency | Year | Result | Votes | Vote % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | Bardhaman-Durgapur | 1993 | Won | 22105 | 48.12% | 3,412 |
| Lok Sabha | Bardhaman-Durgapur | 1999 | Won | 382410 | 49.91% | 42,391 |
| Lok Sabha | Bardhaman-Durgapur | 2009 | Won | 312057 | 45.56% | 14,438 |
| Lok Sabha | Bardhaman-Durgapur | 2014 | Won | 414872 | 47.28% | 95,410 |
| Lok Sabha | Bardhaman-Durgapur | 2024 | Won | 720105 | 46.15% | 1,37,983 |
Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)
Total Assets
₹ 8.15 Crore
Movable Assets
₹ 3.65 Crore
Immovable Assets
₹ 4.50 Crore
Total Liabilities
₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.
Major Policies & Initiatives
- Durgapur Sports Complexes: Setting up world-class, free multi-disciplinary athletic training centers and cricket pitches across Paschim Bardhaman
- Mining Labor Safety Caps: Overhauling guidelines and tracking safety parameters for heavy industrial steel and coal factory laborers
- Asansol-Durgapur Urban Transport: Accelerating central transport ministry funding to deploy green electric bus fleets across the industrial grid
- Raniganj Subsidence Relief: Driving structured parliamentary requests for rehabilitative funds targeting populations hit by coal-mine land subsidence