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Amar Kumar Nayak (born 15 May 1973) is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He currently serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Barchana constituency in Odisha. Nayak regained his seat in the 2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly elections, defeating Varsha Priyadarshini of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) with a margin of 6,310 votes.

Early life and education

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Amar Kumar Nayak was born in Barchana, Odisha, and pursued a career in social work and business. He is married to Smt. Namita Dash, and they reside in Bhubaneswar.

Political Career

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Nayak initially contested from the Barchana constituency in 2019 as a BJP candidate but lost to Amar Prasad Satpathy of the BJD. Despite the loss, he remained active in his constituency, engaging with local communities and addressing various civic issues.

In the 2024 elections, after years of grassroots engagement, Nayak successfully secured his seat with 71,926 votes, defeating his closest rival from BJD​

Election Commission of India . His victory was seen as a result of sustained community outreach and addressing local grievances during his years out of office.

Electoral Performance

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  • 2019: Lost to Amar Prasad Satpathy (BJD) by a narrow margin.
  • 2024: Elected as MLA from Barchana with a margin of 6,310 votes, defeating Varsha Priyadarshini (BJD)​.

Personal Life

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Nayak resides in Bhubaneswar with his wife, Smt. Namita Dash. He has been active in community welfare projects, focusing on improving local infrastructure and access to public services.

References

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https://www.thehindu.com/elections/candidates/Odisha2024/amar-kumar-nayak-967/

https://www.news18.com/elections/barchana-election-result-2024-live-updates-highlights-assembly-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-margin-8916589.html

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/actress-varsha-priyadarshini-adds-spice-to-poll-contest-in-jajpurs-barchana/articleshow/110515611.cms