Naganagouda Kandkur
Naganagouda Kandkur | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2018–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Baburao Chinchansur |
| Succeeded by | Sharanagouda Kandakur |
| Constituency | Gurmitkal |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Janata Dal (Secular) |
Naganagouda Kandkur (c. 1945 – 28 January 2024[1]) was an Indian politician from Karnataka who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Gurmitkal Assembly constituency in Yadgir district from 2018 to 2023. He was a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) and represented the constituency multiple times during his political career.
Early life
Naganagouda Kandkur was born around 1945 in Kandkur village, Gurmitkal taluk, Yadgir district, Karnataka.[2] He came from a family involved in politics and later became a well-known figure in the area.
Political career
Kandkur spent several decades in politics, mostly with the Janata Dal (Secular). He won the Gurmitkal Assembly seat multiple times. He also held administrative jobs, including Chairman of the Karnataka Slum Development Board[3] and a role with the Karnataka Slum Clearance Board.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he caught the virus.[5]
Elections
2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election
In 2018, Kandkur won the Gurmitkal seat with 79,627 votes, beating his closest rival by 24,480 votes.[6][7][8][9] His main opponents were Saibanna Borbanda from BJP and Baburao Chinchansur from Congress.[10]
This victory ended Congress's 51-year hold on the constituency.[11][12][13][14][15] He served from 16 May 2018 to 2023. During his time as MLA, he attended 93.4% of assembly sessions, which was better than the state average of 82.5%.[16] His background was in social work and agriculture.[17]
2013 election
In 2013, Kandkur lost the Gurmitkal seat to Baburao Chinchanasoor from Congress.[18][19]
Death
Naganagouda Kandkur died in 2024.[20]
References
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- ^ "Gurmitkal: Nagana Gouda Kandakura, Mallikarjun Kharge, Saibanna Borbanda - BJP, Congress, JDS". Times Now. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Constituency wise Karnataka Results". India TV News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Nagangouda Kandkur - MLA Track". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Nagangouda(JD(S)):Constituency- GURMITKAL(YADGIR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka Results: BJP Wins Yadgir, Shorapur, Congress Bags Chittapur, Shahapur". India.com. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Nagana Gouda Kandakura, Gurmitkal Assembly Election 2013 – Latest News & Results". LatestLY. 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Naganagouda Kandkur, former MLA, passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 July 2025.