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Lalji Verma is the MLA for Katehari (Samajwadi Party). In the 2022 general election they received 92,808 votes (37.7%) and defeated Avadhesh Kumar by 7,260 votes.
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Lalji Verma is the MLA for Katehari representing the Samajwadi Party, elected in 2022 general election.
They won 92,808 votes (37.7% of votes polled), defeating Avadhesh Kumar (NISHAD) by 7,260 votes.
| Role | MLA |
|---|---|
| Assembly Constituency | Katehari |
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 92,808 |
| Winning margin | 7,260 |
| Runner-up | Avadhesh Kumar |
Gram panchayats in the constituency
The Katehari constituency covers about 374 gram panchayats in these blocks: Bhiti (70), Katehari (73), Tanda (53), Gaur (50), Ramnagar (3), Harraiya (23), Kaptanganj (37), Dubauliya (36), Saltaua Gopal Pur (6), Pauli (1), Rudauli (1), Sau Ghat (4), Maya Bazar (3), Bikapur (1), Kudaraha (2), Paras Rampur (2), Akbarpur (2), Dostpur (2), Bahadurpur (1), Bankati (1), Vikram Jot (2) and Basti (1).
Election results
In the 2022 assembly election, Lalji Verma won with 92,808 votes (37.7%), beating Avadhesh Kumar (NISHAD) by 7,260 votes. In all, 2,46,234 votes were cast.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Lalji Verma (SP) led in this assembly segment by 17,072 votes.
| Assembly Constituency | MLA 2022 (party) | Margin 2022 | Lok Sabha 2024 segment leader | Lead 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katehari | Lalji Verma (Samajwadi Party) | 7,260 | Lalji Verma (SP) | 17,072 |
Source: Election Commission of India. By-elections held after 2022 aren't included.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the MLA of Katehari?
Lalji Verma is the MLA of Katehari (2022 general election).
Which party does Lalji Verma belong to?
Samajwadi Party
By how many votes did Lalji Verma win?
By 7,260 votes, defeating Avadhesh Kumar.
How can I contact Lalji Verma?
Through the MLA's constituency office, public hearings (Janata Darshan) or the contact listed on the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly website. Grievances can also be filed on the state grievance portal.
Role of an MLA
An MLA speaks for the constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, votes on state laws and the budget, and recommends local works such as roads, drains and school buildings from the MLA Local Area Development Fund. You can meet the MLA at the constituency office or at a public hearing (Janata Darshan).
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10