: Noted social activist and Chartered Accountant Sudhir Dash is likely to contest in the ensuing Assembly election. A native of Kankia village under Ranpur Block, Dash is being considered as a candidate for the Ranpur seat.
 
Being fresh in politics having a clean image, brilliant professional career and tech savvy background, Dash is fast becoming a hot favourite among local voters. Coming from a humble background of being the son of a priest in one of the remotest villages of Odisha, Dash has proven his mettle by emerging as a highly successful Chartered Accountant in Delhi with sheer toil and talent. Because of his exemplary accomplishments, Dash symbolises the progressive, positive and pragmatic new generation entrepreneur. It is widely expected that Dash’s sterling achievements shall play as catalysts to attract educated voters to support him.    
 
Dash has had the privilege of holding several positions of eminence with exceptional dignity. Currently, he is the President of Confederation of Industries and Professionals for Promotion of Renewable Energy and Clean Environment (CRESPAI), Founder Chairman of Roots of Odisha Foundation, Executive Member of Society for Ethical, Legal Actions and Reforms (SELAR) and Founder Members of World Odisha Society and Odisha Positive.
 
CRESPAI has been organising Annual Green Urja Conclave under Dash’s stewardship at New Delhi to promote green and clean energy. A prominent cycle enthusiast, he has also been the chief organiser of the annual Konark International Cyclothon (Tour de Kalinga) , where professional cyclists across the globe go for pedalling from Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha to different parts of the country with a message to protect and preserve the environment. Dash would be a huge asset for any political party, opine political analyst.