K. Nemiraj Naik (born 1970) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is an MLA from Hagaribommanahalli Assembly constituency which is reserved for SC community in Ballari district. He won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election representing Janata Dal (Secular).[1][2]

Early life and education

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Naik is from Hagaribommanahalli, Ballari district. His father Kashya Naik is a farmer. He completed his B.A. in 2006 at Magadh University, Patna.[3]

Career

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Naik quit Bharatiya Janata party after he was denied a ticket and joined Janata Dal (Secular) before the election.[4] He got the ticket from his new party and won from Hagaribommanahalli Assembly constituency representing Janata Dal (Secular) in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He polled 84,023 votes and defeated his nearest rival, L. P. B. Bheemanaik of Indian National Congress by a margin of11,344  votes.[5] Earlier, he lost the 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election Bheemanaik of Congress. He became an MLA for the first time winning the 2008 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election on BJP ticket.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Hagaribommanahalli Election Result 2023 LIVE Updates and Highlights: Nemarajanaik K of JDS Wins". News18. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Karnataka Election 2023: Full list of Janata Dal (Secular) candidates and their constituencies". Financialexpress. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Nemarajanaik.K(JD(S)):Constituency- HAGARIBOMMANAHALLI (SC)(VIJAYANAGAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Hagaribommanahalli: JD(S) Hopes To Turn Tide Fielding Nemiraj Naik Against Congress MLA Bheema Naik | Karnataka Constituency Watch". Times Now. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/karnataka-assembly-election/hagaribommanahalli-1081
  6. ^ "Hagaribommanahalli: JD(S) Hopes To Turn Tide Fielding Nemiraj Naik Against Congress MLA Bheema Naik | Karnataka Constituency Watch". Times Now. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.