Kedar Naik

Kedar Naik
Member of Goa Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 10 March 2022
Preceded by	Jayesh Salgaonkar
Constituency	Saligao
Personal details
Born	Kedar Jayprakash Naik 1979 (age 45–46)
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)
Occupation	Politician businessperson

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]

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

1. "Kedar Naik, INC MLA from Saligao – Our Neta". Retrieved 31 July 2022.
2. "Saligao Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Kedar Jayprakash Naik of INC Wins". News18. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
3. "Kedar Jayprakash Naik(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SALIGAO(NORTH GOA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
4. "Reis Magos Sarpanch Kedar Naik's Birthday Celebration". RDX Goa. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.