Prasanna Acharya
Prasanna Acharya is an MLA belonging to Biju Janata Dal, representing Rairakhol, Odisha. He is 75 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹6.75 Cr with liabilities of ₹25.0 L. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 4 elections contested, 4 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1990Cabinet Minister· Bargarh
Elected to Odisha Assembly and served as Minister in Biju Patnaik cabinet.
- 1998Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)· Sambalpur
Elected to 12th, 13th, and 14th Lok Sabha from Sambalpur.
- 2009Cabinet Minister· Rairakhol
Served as Finance, Health, and Rural Development Minister in Odisha Government.
- 2016Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)· Odisha
Served as Member of Rajya Sabha (2016-2022).
- 2024Deputy Leader of Opposition· RairakholCurrent
Elected to 17th Assembly and appointed Deputy Leader of Opposition.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Assembly | Bargarh | Janata Dal Janata Dal | Won | 48,210 | 48.1% |
| 1998 | Lok Sabha | Sambalpur | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 3,41,200 | 51.2% |
| 2009 | Assembly | Rairakhol | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 52,140 | 46.1% |
| 2024 | Assembly | Rairakhol | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 74,320 | 47.8% |
Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹4.96 Cr73%
- Movable Assets₹1.79 Cr27%
- Liabilities₹25.0 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 Prasanna Acharya represent?
Prasanna Acharya is an MLA representing Rairakhol, Odisha and belongs to Biju Janata Dal.
What are the declared assets of Prasanna Acharya?
Prasanna Acharya declared total assets of ₹6.75 Cr and liabilities of ₹25.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Prasanna Acharya have?
Prasanna Acharya declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Prasanna Acharya?
Prasanna Acharya declared Graduate Professional (B.A. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Prasanna Acharya?
Prasanna Acharya is 75 years old as per the records on file.
What was Prasanna Acharya's most recent election result?
Prasanna Acharya won the 2024 Assembly election from Rairakhol with a 47.8% vote share.
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