Utkarsh Verma 'Madhur' (Hindi: उत्कर्ष वर्मा 'मधुर') is an Indian politician and currently serving Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from the 28 Lok sabha Kheri. He was formerly member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly [1] He represents the 142 Lakhimpur Sadar constituency of Uttar Pradesh and he is a member of the Samajwadi Party.[3][4] He won his first Assembly election at the age of just 25, and became India's youngest MLA in the year of 2010.[5]
Utkarsh Verma | |
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 Utkarsh Verma taking oath as MP in Lok Sabha on June 25, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ajay Mishra Teni |
| Constituency | Kheri |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office November 2010 – 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Yogesh Verma |
| Constituency | Lakhimpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1985 Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Samajwadi Party |
| Spouse | Avantika Singh |
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| Residence(s) | Near Yuveraj Dutta Post Graduate College, Rajgarh, Lakhimpur Kheri |
| Alma mater | Institute of Technology and Science[1] |
| Profession | Politician & farmer[2] |
| Nickname | Madhur |
Early life and education
Utkarsh Verma was born in Lakhimpur Kheri district. He attended the ITS Engineering College and completed PGDM course.[6][1] Verma is a member of Kurmi caste.[7]
Political career
Utkarsh Verma has been a MLA for one term. He represented the Lakhimpur constituency and is a member of the Samajwadi Party political party. Utkarsh Verma was elected to the Vidhansabha from Lakhimpur Sadar in a by-election of 2010 and retained his seat in 2012.[6][1]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
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| 01 | 2010 | 2012 | Member, 15th Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 2012 | 2017 | Member, 16th Legislative Assembly | |
| 03 | 2024 | Member of Parliament, 18th Lok Sabha |
