Party : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Age (in 2026): 61 Years
Spouse/Father Name: Pratibha Shakha / Lt. Sagar Shakha
Votes: Total 1,28,296, Won by 31,723 Votes
Address: Vill. Barmagura, Po. Ramsagar, Ps. Onda, Dist. Bankura, Pin 722147, West Bengal
Email: amar.sakha1964@gmail.com
Mobile Numbers: +919434999980
Profession: Politician and Farmer
Spouse Profession: Housewife
Education: 10th Pass (Secondary Passed From Indian Council For The Open School Certificate Examination, Maharashtra In 1998)
Total Assets: ₹ 1,86,85,801 (~ Rs. 1.86 Crore)
Liabilities: Nil
Biography and Political Journey
Meet Amarnath Shakha, a dedicated grassroots leader and the sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Onda constituency in Bankura, West Bengal. Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Amarnath first earned the trust of his people during the 2021 assembly elections. In 2026, his continued dedication was rewarded with a resounding re-election, where he secured a massive 1,28,296 votes and defeated his closest rival by an impressive margin of 31,723 votes.
What truly sets Amarnath apart is his deep connection to the soil. A farmer at heart and by profession, he closely understands the everyday struggles, hopes, and aspirations of the rural and working-class families in Bankura. Whether he is raising critical issues in the legislative assembly or walking through the village lanes of Ramsagar, his approach remains grounded, highly accessible, and deeply empathetic.
For the people of Onda, he isn't just an elected representative; he is a local brother and a hardworking farmer striving to bring meaningful development, better infrastructure, and enhanced agricultural opportunities to his community.
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