Kedar Naik

Kedar Jayprakash Naik (born 9 November 1978) is an Indian politician and businessman who serves as a member of the 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
Naik in 2024
Member of Goa Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 10 March 2022
Preceded by	Jayesh Salgaonkar
Constituency	Saligao
Personal details
Born	Kedar Jayprakash Naik (1978-11-09) 9 November 1978 (age 46) Goa, India
Political party	Bhartiya Janta Party (2022–present)
Other political affiliations	Indian National Congress (till 2022)
Spouse	Elita Braganza
Residence(s)	Porvorim, Goa, India
Alma mater	Madurai Kamaraj University (B.Com)
Occupation	Politician businessman
Website	facebook.com/kedarnaikofficial

Early and personal life

Kedar Jayprakash Naik was born on 9 November 1978 in Goa, India, to Jayprakash Suryakant Naik. He completed his graduation in Bachelor of Commerce at Madurai Kamaraj University in 2006. He is married to Elita Casilda Perpetual Braganza, a physiotherapist.^[3]

Political career

Naik was a sarpanch of Reis Magos panchayat before winning the Saligao Assembly constituency in 2022.^[4]