Mayank Nayak, also known as Mayankbhai Nayak is an Indian politician from Gujarat who is serving as member of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat, representing Bharatiya Janata Party, since 2024.
Mayankbhai Nayak | |
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Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Gujarat | |
Assumed office 3 April 2024 | |
Preceded by | Amee Yajnik |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Residence(s) | Lakhvad Gandhinagar |
Education | Diploma in mechanical engineer |
Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Education
editNayak holds a diploma in mechanical engineer.[1][2]
Career
editNayak started his political career in 1992. He has been elected as member of Mehsana Taluka Panchayat in Lakhvad.[3][4]
In addition to leading the state party OBC Morcha, Nayak currently oversees the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat, which is held by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He had previously served as the party's representative for the Patan Lok Sabha seat and district.[1]
He served as member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and became a trustee of Shamlaji Vishnu Temple.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "A mechanical engineer, Mayank Nayak has accompanied every BJP yatra since 2002". The Indian Express. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Sheenu; India TV (20 February 2024). "Gujarat: Four BJP candidates, including JP Nadda, elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "J P Nadda to represent Gujarat in Rajya Sabha". The Times of India. 15 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "ગુજરાતના રાજકારણમાં અચાનક ચર્ચામાં આવેલા આ નામથી લોકો પૂછી રહ્યાં છે : કોણ છે મયંક નાયક?". Zee News. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ DeshGujarat (14 February 2024). "BJP declares names of four Rajya Sabha candidates in Gujarat". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 1 March 2024.