Jogendra Naik was an Indian politician from Odisha who had served as MLA of Keonjhar Assembly constituency twice - 1980 & 1995. He was elected to Odisha Legislative Assembly from Keonjhar Assembly constituency on a Congress ticket in 1980[1] and on a BJP ticket in 1995.[2] Naik was denied a ticket in 2000 Odisha Legislative Assembly election in favor of Mohan Charan Majhi, the incumbent Chief Minister of Odisha.[3]
Jogendra Naik | |
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| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1995–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Chhotaray Majhi |
| Succeeded by | Mohan Charan Majhi |
| Constituency | Keonjhar (ST) |
| In office 1980–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Kumar Majhi |
| Succeeded by | Chhotaray Majhi |
| Constituency | Keonjhar (ST) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 May 1947 |
| Died | 8 January 2006 (aged 58) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Manoj Manjari Devi |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
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| Source: [1] | |
References
edit- ^ "Jogendra Naik, Keonjhar Assembly Election 1980 – Latest News & Results". LatestLY.
- ^ "🗳️ Jogendra Naik, Keonjhar Assembly Election 1995 – Latest News & Results". LatestLY.
- ^ "Mohan Charan Majhi's incredible political journey from sarpanch to Odisha CM". The New Indian Express. 12 June 2024.