Naganagouda Kandkur

Naganagouda Kandkur
Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
In office
2018–2023
ConstituencyGurmitkal Assembly constituency
Personal details
Political partyJanata Dal (Secular)

Naganagouda Kandkur (c. 1945 – 2024) 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.[1]

Early life and background

Naganagouda Kandkur was born around 1945 in Kandkur village, Gurmitkal taluk, Yadgir district, Karnataka.[2] He belonged to a politically active family and later became a prominent figure in local politics.

Political career

Kandkur had a long political career spanning several decades, primarily associated with the Janata Dal (Secular). He served as the MLA from Gurmitkal Assembly constituency on multiple occasions. During his political career, he also held important administrative positions, including his appointment as Chairman of the Karnataka Slum Development Board[3] and a position in the Karnataka Slum Clearance Board.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he tested positive for the virus.[5]

Electoral history

2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election

- Constituency: Gurmitkal (Yadgir district) - Party: Janata Dal (Secular) - Result: Elected with 79,627 votes, winning margin of 24,480 votes[6][7][8][9] - Main opponents: Saibanna Borbanda (BJP), Baburao Chinchansur (Congress)[10] - Victory ended Congress's 51-year hold on the constituency[11][12][13][14][15] - Term: 16 May 2018 to 2023 - Profession: Social Work and Agriculture[16] - Assembly Attendance: 93.4% (above state average of 82.5%)[17]

Previous elections

2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election: Lost to Baburao Chinchanasoor of Congress[18][19]

Political relationships

Kandkur had notable political relationships and rivalries during his career. He had a long-standing political rivalry with veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who had previously represented Gurmitkal for eight consecutive terms. However, during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kandkur set aside their differences to support Kharge in accordance with the coalition agreement between JD(S) and Congress.

Personal life

Naganagouda Kandkur was married and had children. His son Sharanagouda Kandkur followed in his footsteps and was elected as MLA from Gurmitkal constituency in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election, representing the Janata Dal (Secular).

Death

Naganagouda Kandkur passed away in 2024.[20] His death was widely mourned by political leaders and constituents across party lines.

Legacy

Kandkur is remembered as a dedicated public servant who worked for the development of the Gurmitkal constituency. His political legacy continues through his son Sharanagouda Kandkur, who currently represents the same constituency.

References

  1. ^ "Naganagouda Kandkur, former MLA, passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Nagangouda Kandkur - MLA Track". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  3. ^ "CM rewards 14 leaders by giving them lucrative posts". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Loyalists appointed to boards, corporations". The New Indian Express. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Karnataka minister, two JD(S) MLAs test positive for Covid-19". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Nagangouda, Gurmitkal Assembly Election 2018 – Latest News & Results". LatestLY. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  7. ^ "Karnataka elections final results 2018: Here are the winning candidates". Business Today. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Karnataka verdict 2018: Full list of winners constituency wise". Zee Business. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ^ "Hyderabad Karnataka Elections Results 2018 Live Updates". Financial Express. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  10. ^ "Karnataka Results: BJP Wins Yadgir, Shorapur, Congress Bags Chittapur, Shahapur". India.com. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Gurmitkal: Congress loses constituency after 51 years". The Hindu. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  12. ^ "Gurmitkal Election Results 2018 Live Updates". News18. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Karnataka Election Constituencies List 2018". The Indian Express. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Gurmitkal: Nagana Gouda Kandakura, Mallikarjun Kharge, Saibanna Borbanda - BJP, Congress, JDS". Times Now. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ^ "Constituency wise Karnataka Results". India TV News. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Nagangouda(JD(S)):Constituency- GURMITKAL(YADGIR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  17. ^ "Nagangouda Kandkur - MLA Track". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  18. ^ "Karnataka Results: BJP Wins Yadgir, Shorapur, Congress Bags Chittapur, Shahapur". India.com. 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Nagana Gouda Kandakura, Gurmitkal Assembly Election 2013 – Latest News & Results". LatestLY. 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  20. ^ "Naganagouda Kandkur, former MLA, passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
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