Rajya Sabha MP
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Cabinet Minister · Railways; Information and Broadcasting; Electronics and Information Technology · Odisha
Rajya Sabha – Odisha Constituency · Odisha
BJPMember of Parliament
- State: Odisha
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: BJP
- Gender: Male
- Age: 56 · DOB 18 Jul 1970
- Father: Shri Dau Lal Vaishnaw
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Ashwini Vaishnaw is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from to . He is listed as public Service by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 2 terms in the House. He currently serves as a Cabinet Minister in the Union Government, holding Railways; Information and Broadcasting; Electronics and Information Technology. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Ashwini Vaishnaw?
Ashwini Vaishnaw represents Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .
According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Jodhpur (Rajasthan). His father's name is recorded as Shri Dau Lal Vaishnaw.
Ministerial role
Ashwini Vaishnaw is currently Cabinet Minister – Railways; Information and Broadcasting; Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), according to the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (List of Council of Ministers with Portfolios, as on 25.07.2026 (pmindia.gov.in)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
Ashwini Vaishnaw's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2024 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 1,44,12,01,998 (about Rs 144.1 crore)
- Total liabilities: Nil
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- June 2019: Elected to Rajya Sahba
- Sept. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change
- Oct. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Committee on Petitions
- Oct. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Nov. 2019 - Feb. 2020: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019
- Dec. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
- July 2020 - July 2021: Member, Committee on Rules
- April 2021- July 2021: Member, Press Council of India
- - : Minister of Railways; Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
- April 2024: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
- onwards: Minister of Railways; Minister of Information and Broadcasting; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
- State
- Odisha
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- BJP
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 56 · DOB 18 Jul 1970
- Father
- Shri Dau Lal Vaishnaw
- Spouse
- Shrimati Sunita Vaishnaw
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Public Service
- Education
- Post Graduate
- Terms
- 2
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 1 son(s), 1 daughter(s)
2024
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 1,44,12,01,998 (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Nil (as declared in 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0
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Who is Ashwini Vaishnaw?
Ashwini Vaishnaw is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from 4 April 2024 to 3 April 2030.
Is Ashwini Vaishnaw a minister?
Yes. Ashwini Vaishnaw is Cabinet Minister – Railways; Information and Broadcasting; Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), as per the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (as on 25.07.2026).
Which state does Ashwini Vaishnaw represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Ashwini Vaishnaw belong to?
He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Ashwini Vaishnaw's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 4 April 2024 and ends on 3 April 2030, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Ashwini Vaishnaw's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.E., M.Tech., M.B.A.; Educated at MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
How many terms has Ashwini Vaishnaw served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 2 terms.
What assets has Ashwini Vaishnaw declared?
In his 2024 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 1,44,12,01,998 (about Rs 144.1 crore) and liabilities of nil.
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Odisha, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
June 2019: Elected to Rajya Sahba
Sept. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Oct. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Committee on Petitions
Oct. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Nov. 2019 - Feb. 2020: Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019
Dec. 2019 - July 2021: Member, Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
July 2020 - July 2021: Member, Committee on Rules
April 2021- July 2021: Member, Press Council of India
- : Minister of Railways; Minister of Communications; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
April 2024: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
onwards: Minister of Railways; Minister of Information and Broadcasting; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology.
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(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Current (as of Oct 2026): Cabinet Minister – Railways; Information and Broadcasting; Electronics and Information Technology
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
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