Arun Kumar Sahoo
Arun Kumar Sahoo is an MLA belonging to Biju Janata Dal, representing Nayagarh, Odisha. He is 57 years old and has declared Doctorate / Ph.D as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹5.12 Cr with liabilities of ₹18.0 L. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 5 elections contested, 5 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Nayagarh
Elected to 13th Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nayagarh.
- 2009Member of Legislative Assembly· Nayagarh
Re-elected to 14th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
- 2014Cabinet Minister· Nayagarh
Served as Minister of Law, Panchayati Raj and Higher Education in Odisha Government.
- 2019Cabinet Minister· Nayagarh
Served as Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Higher Education.
- 2024Member of Legislative Assembly· NayagarhCurrent
Re-elected to 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Assembly | Nayagarh | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 52,140 | 48.2% |
| 2009 | Assembly | Nayagarh | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 67,100 | 53.1% |
| 2014 | Assembly | Nayagarh | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 75,538 | 52.4% |
| 2019 | Assembly | Nayagarh | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 81,592 | 52.18% |
| 2024 | Assembly | Nayagarh | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 80,970 | 47.9% |
Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹3.00 Cr59%
- Movable Assets₹2.12 Cr41%
- Liabilities₹18.0 L4%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income
No income declared on record.
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Arun Kumar Sahoo represent?
Arun Kumar Sahoo is an MLA representing Nayagarh, Odisha and belongs to Biju Janata Dal.
What are the declared assets of Arun Kumar Sahoo?
Arun Kumar Sahoo declared total assets of ₹5.12 Cr and liabilities of ₹18.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Arun Kumar Sahoo have?
Arun Kumar Sahoo declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Arun Kumar Sahoo?
Arun Kumar Sahoo declared Doctorate / Ph.D. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Arun Kumar Sahoo?
Arun Kumar Sahoo is 57 years old as per the records on file.
What was Arun Kumar Sahoo's most recent election result?
Arun Kumar Sahoo won the 2024 Assembly election from Nayagarh with a 47.9% vote share.
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