Kedar Naik
Kedar Jayprakash Naik (born c. 1979) is an Indian politician and businessman. He is the current serving member of Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Saligao Assembly constituency. He won the seat after contesting from Indian National Congress ticket in 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election.[1] Naik defeated former Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Jayesh Salgaonkar by a margin of 1899 votes.[2]
Kedar Naik | |
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| Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jayesh Salgaonkar |
| Constituency | Saligao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kedar Jayprakash Naik 1979 (age 43–44) |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janta Party (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (till September 2022) |
| Spouse | Elita Casilda Perpetual Braganza |
| Residence(s) | Bardez, Goa, India |
| Alma mater | Madurai Kamaraj University (B.Com) |
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Early and personal life
Kedar Jayprakash Naik was born to Jayprakash Suryakant Naik. He completed his graduation in Bachelor of Commerce at Madurai Kamaraj University in 2006. He is married to a physiotherapist.[3]
Political career
Naik was a sarpanch of Reis Magos panchayat before winning the Saligao Assembly constituency in 2022.[4]
References
- "Kedar Naik, INC MLA from Saligao – Our Neta". Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- "Saligao Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Kedar Jayprakash Naik of INC Wins". News18. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- "Kedar Jayprakash Naik(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SALIGAO(NORTH GOA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- "Reis Magos Sarpanch Kedar Naik's Birthday Celebration". RDX Goa. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
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