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Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo

Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo

Biju Janata Dal

  • Constituency Name

    Rairangpur -[28]- Mayurbhanj

  • Permanent Address

    At/ Po - Rasanga, Ps - Gania, Dist - Nayagarh, Pin - 752085

  • Local Address

    Qrs. No. 5R/15, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar, Pin-751001

Personal Information

Name :
Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo
Father’s Name :
Shri Dandadhar Sahoo
Date of Birth :
06-06-1967
Place of Birth :
Rasanga
Email :
ak[dot]sahu[dot]ola[at]nic[dot]in / arunsahoo_06[at]rediffmail[dot]com
Party Name :
Biju Janata Dal
Constituency Name :
Rairangpur
State Name :
Odisha
Category :
General
Marital Status :
Married
Spouse Name :
Dr. Soubhagya Manjari Samantray
Highest Qualification :
Ph.D
Children Details:
No Of Son(s) : 0
No Of Daughter(s) : 2
Local Address :
Qrs. No. 5R/15, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar, Pin-751001
Permanent Address :
At/ Po - Rasanga, Ps - Gania, Dist - Nayagarh, Pin - 752085
Interests :
Meeting & Hearing Grievances of people of my constituency and of others from any part of our state, Giving Health tips,Encouraging people to become a social activist.
Hobbies :
Gardening,Photography,Reading Newspaper & Magazine,Classic Books of Odia & English, Religious Scriptures of different Religions, Making Friends.
Social Participation & Work :
Taking Classes on Personality Development, Behavioral Management and Communication Skill.
Travels :
France, Germany, Dubai, UAE.

Other Information

Subject Content
Date of Poll 25.05.2024
Date of Election 04.06.2024
Mother's Name Smt. Bishika Dei
Caste Khandayat
Sub-Caste Mahanayak
Educational Qualification Ph.D., M.A., LLB
Profession Social Work
Position Held Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2004–2009.
Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2009–2014.
Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2014–2019.
Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2019–2024.
Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nayagarh Constituency as Biju Janata Dal Candidate, 2024 to till date.
Minister Minister of State (Ind.), Energy, Information & Public Relations from 02.08.2012 to 18.05.2014.
Minister of State (Ind.), Panchayati Raj, Law from 21.05.2014 to 06.05.2017.
Minister, Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Higher Education from 29.05.2019 to 03.06.2022.
Committee 2009–2010 to 2011–2012: Member, Departmentally Related Standing Committee-VII.
2009–2010 to 2012–2013: Member, Business Advisory Committee.
2009–2010 to 2011–2012: Member, Library Committee.
2009–2010 to 2010–2011: Member, Amenities Committee.
2009–2010 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee to present Memorandum to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways for Development and Expansion of Railways in the State.
2009–2010 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee on Linguistic Minorities.
2009–2010 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee on Power Generation/Transmission/Distribution.
2009–2010 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee to look into the Boundary Dispute of Odisha with neighbouring States.
2009–2010 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee on Rehabilitation.
2009–2010 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee on Ethics.
2010–2011 to 2013–2014: Member, House Committee on Environment.
2009–2010: Member, House Committee on Women & Child Welfare.
2009–2010: Member, House Committee on Environmental Pollution in the State.
Favourite Pastime Writing Poetry, Articles & Philosophical Writings, Discussing Contemporary Politics, World Affairs, Meeting Friends & Visiting Tourist and Religious Places.
Cultural Activities Attending cultural functions, plays, magic shows, literature festivals, book fairs, traditional song & dance programmes. Promoting traditional songs & dances of Odisha.
Literary Activities 1. Editor of Hrudaybakya (Odia Literary Magazine)
2. Contributor of articles to newspapers, magazines, and literary works.
Sports & Clubs Football, Volleyball, Swimming
Other Information Completed Ph.D. research on Praja Mandal Movement in Nayagarh District.
President, Students' Union, Banki College (1987).
President, Students' Union, Utkal University, Vani Vihar (1990).
State President, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal.