Maheshwar Hazari

Maheshwar Hazari, born on 9 October 1962, is an accomplished Indian politician from Bihar, affiliated with the Janata Dal (United) party. He currently serves as the Information and Relations Affairs minister in the Bihar government, a position he assumed on 15 March 2024.

A seasoned public figure, Hazari has an extensive political career, having previously held significant ministerial roles and served as the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.

He contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Kalyanpur (SC) constituency and secured a win, defeating Ranjeet Kumar Ram of CPI(ML) Liberation by 38,586 votes.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:29:29 PM [IST]

Maheshwar Hazari Biography

Maheshwar Hazari was born on 9 October 1962. His father, Late Ramsewak Hazari, was a prominent socialist politician, an eight-time MLA in the Bihar Assembly, and also served as an MP in the 6th Lok Sabha. Maheshwar Hazari is married to Sandhya Hazari, who is a voluntarily retired teacher and housewife. Together, they have three sons and one daughter. One of his sons, Sunny Hazari, has also ventured into politics, campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections.

Hazari's political career is marked by various significant positions. He is a four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Kalyanpur (Samastipur) constituency, winning elections in 2005, 2015, and 2020. He also served as a Member of the Indian Parliament during the 15th Lok Sabha, representing the Samastipur (Lok Sabha constituency), where he notably defeated Ram Vilas Paswan's brother, Ram Chandra Paswan, in 2009. He contested the 15th and 16th Lok Sabha elections.

Throughout his career, Maheshwar Hazari has held several key ministerial portfolios in the Bihar government, including Minister of the Industry Department and the Planning and Development Department from 2015 to 2020. He also had charges of the Urban Development and Housing Department and the PWD (Building Construction Department), where he was involved in major projects like the Patna Metro and the New Patna Map Plan. From March 2021 to February 2024, he served as the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, a role he resigned from on 21 February 2024, citing a voluntary decision after consultations with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He currently serves as the Information and Relations Affairs minister.

Maheshwar Hazari is a graduate, having completed his matriculation in 1979 from a Senior Secondary School, and subsequently obtained degrees from B.R.B. College, Samastipur, in 1981, and B.R.V. College, Samastipur, in 1983, earning a B.A. His primary professions include agriculturist, businessperson, and social service. He has no criminal cases registered against him.

In November 2025, Maheshwar Hazari of JD(U) won the Kalyanpur (SC) seat by polling 118,162 votes and defeating CPI(ML) Liberation’s Ranjeet Kumar Ram by 38,586 votes, consolidating his influence in Samastipur district.

Maheshwar Hazari Personal Life

Full Name	Maheshwar Hazari
Date of Birth	09 Oct 1962 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Samastipur, Bihar
Party Name	Janata Dal (United)
Education	B.A.
Profession	Agriculturist, Businessperson, Social Service
Father's Name	Ramsewak Hazari
Mother's Name	Smt. Sarni Devi
Spouse's Name	Sandhya Hazari
Children	3 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Maheshwar Hazari Net Worth

Net Worth

₹9.66 CRORE

ASSETS

₹10.85 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.19 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Maheshwar Hazari

Maheshwar Hazari comes from a politically influential family; his father, Ramsewak Hazari, was a notable socialist leader and an eight-time MLA.
He is a cousin of the late Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and notably defeated Paswan's brother in a Lok Sabha election.
During his tenure as a minister, he was involved in key infrastructure projects for Bihar, such as the Patna Metro and the New Patna Map Plan.

Political Timeline of Maheshwar Hazari

2025: Elected as MLA from Kalyanpur (SC), receiving 118,162 votes and defeating Ranjeet Kumar Ram (CPI(ML) Liberation) by 38,586 votes.
2025: Nominated as JD(U) candidate for Kalyanpur (SC) constituency in the Bihar Assembly elections.
2024: Resigned as Deputy Speaker on 21 February 2024. Assumed office as Information and Relation Affairs minister on 15 March 2024.
2021-2024: Served as the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
2020: Elected as an MLA from Kalyanpur (Samastipur) constituency.
2015-2020: Served as Minister of Industry Department and Planning and Development Department.
2015: Elected as an MLA from Kalyanpur (Samastipur) constituency.
2014: Contested as an MP Candidate from Samastipur, Bihar.
2009: Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Samastipur constituency.
2005-2009: Served as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
1983: Graduated (B.A.) from B.R.V. College, Samastipur.
1981: Graduated from B.R.B. College, Samastipur.
1979: Completed Matriculation from a Senior Secondary School.
1962: Born on 9 October 1962.

Maheshwar Hazari Achievements

Served as the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
Held multiple ministerial portfolios: Minister of the Industry Department and the Planning and Development Department, Urban Development and Housing Department, PWD (Building Construction Department), and currently Information and Relations Affairs.
Elected as a Member of Parliament to the 15th Lok Sabha from Samastipur constituency.
Four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kalyanpur (Samastipur) constituency.
Contributed to significant infrastructure initiatives such as the Patna Metro and the New Patna Map Plan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Maheshwar Hazari)

What are the key achievements of Maheshwar Hazari?
Key achievements of Maheshwar Hazari include serving as Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, holding several ministerial capacities, being elected as an MP and four-time MLA, and contributing to important state projects like the Patna Metro and New Patna Map Plan.
What are Maheshwar Hazari's educational qualifications?
Maheshwar Hazari holds a B.A. degree. He completed his matriculation in 1979 and graduated from B.R.B. College and B.R.V. College in Samastipur in 1981 and 1983, respectively.
What ministerial roles has Maheshwar Hazari held?
Maheshwar Hazari has held significant ministerial positions in Bihar, including Minister of Industry Department, Planning and Development Department, Urban Development and Housing Department, PWD (Building Construction Department), and is currently the Information and Relation Affairs minister.
What is Maheshwar Hazari's political background?
Maheshwar Hazari comes from a strong political lineage, being the son of Late Ramsewak Hazari, an eight-time MLA and former MP. He himself has been a four-time MLA from Kalyanpur constituency and a Member of Parliament from Samastipur in the 15th Lok Sabha.
Who is Maheshwar Hazari?
Maheshwar Hazari is an Indian politician belonging to the Janata Dal (United) party. He currently serves as the Information and Relation Affairs minister in the Government of Bihar and has previously held multiple ministerial portfolios and served as the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.

Maheshwar Hazari Latest News & Updates

Criticism of Chirag Paswan
In July 2025, Hazari had a go at LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan for talking nonstop about the party contesting all 243 seats in the next Bihar assembly elections and told him to clear up his electoral intentions.
Allegations Against Tej Pratap Yadav- 2018
Hazari alleged that former minister Tej Pratap Yadav had constructed a temple behind his government bungalow on encroached land, suggesting potential violations of land and religious trust laws.
Remarks on CRPF Martyr
In February 2018, Hazari made a controversial remark about not knowing anyone from Bihar who died in Jammu and Kashmir, which was widely criticized as insensitive.
Legislative Participation (2010- 2014)
During his term, Hazari participated in multiple debates in the Lok Sabha, where he deliberated on issues such as granting Bihar special status and providing financial assistance to patients who approach the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for help.
Political Shift and Election
Just before the 2009 elections, Maheshwar Hazari who was earlier with the LJP, decided to switch his party to JD(U). He ran for the Samastipur Lok Sabha seat and won the election by defeating Ramchandra Paswan, the brother of LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan.

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