Raja Venugopal Naik

Raja Venugopal Naik (born 1982) is an Indian politician from Karnataka.[1] He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Shorapur Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress.[2][3]

Early life

Naik is from Surpur, which is also called Shorapur, in Yadgir district. His late father Raja Venkatappa Naik was a four time MLA from Shorapur. After his death in February 2024, Venugopal Naik won the by election in June 2024.[4]

Career

Naik became an MLA for the first time in June 2024. He won the 2024 Karnataka by election representing Indian National Congress from Shorapur Assembly constituency defeating his nearest rival and former minister, Narasimha Naik of Bharatiya Janata Party.[5] He polled 114,886 votes and won by a margin of 18,320 votes.[6]

References

1. Bureau, The Hindu (24 March 2024). "Shorapur royal family finding the going tough this time". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 July 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
2. "Raja Venugopal Naik sworn in as new Surpur MLA". Varthabharathi. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
3. "Raja Venugopal Naik takes oath as MLA in Karnataka". The Hindu. 11 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
4. Paniyadi, Gururaj A. (5 June 2024). "Karnataka: Congress wins by-poll in Shorapur Assembly seat". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
5. Bureau, The Hindu (4 June 2024). "Congress wins by-poll in Surpur Assembly seat in Karnataka". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 July 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
6. https://results.eci.gov.in/AcResultByeJune2024/candidateswise-S1036.htm