K. R. Nagaraj
K. R. Nagaraj (born 1963) is an Indian politician from Telangana State. He is an MLA from Waradhanapeta Assembly constituency which is reserved for SC community Warangal district. He represents Indian National Congress Party and won the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Nagaraj is from Warangal. His father's name is K. Karpan. He completed his graduation in 1988 at a college in Hanumakonda, affiliated with Kakatiya University.[4] He was an IPS officer and worked as Nizamabad Police Commissioner.[1]
Career
Nagaraj won the Waradhanapeta Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress in the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election. He polled 106,696 votes, and defeated his nearest rival Aroori Ramesh of Bharat Rashtra Samithi by a margin of 19,458 votes.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (2023-12-04). "Former IPS officers political entry: Nagaraj registers victory, Praveen Kumar tastes defeat". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Correspondent, D. C. (2023-12-03). "Former IPS Officer K.R. Nagaraj Clinches Wardhannapet Seat for Congress". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Wardhanapet Constituency Election Results 2023: Wardhanapet Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "K.R.Nagaraj.K(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- WARADHANAPET (SC)(WARANGAL) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Waradhanapet Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights: INC's K.r.nagaraj.k wins Waradhanapet with 106696 votes". India Today. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Telangana Election Results 2023: Full list of winners". The Indian Express. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-07-14.