Neelkanth Tekam (born 1968) is an Indian politician from Chhattisgarh. He is an MLA from Keshkal Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes community, in Kondagaon District. He won the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Tekam is from Keshkal, Kondagaon District, Chhattisgarh. He is the son of Jeevaram Tekam. He completed his M.A. in 1989 at Pandit Ravisankhar Shukla University.[3] He was an Indian Administrative Service officer. He resigned and joined BJP before the elections.[4]

Career

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Tekam won from Keshkal Assembly constituency representing the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election. He polled 77,438 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Sant Ram Netam of Indian National Congress, by a margin of 5,560 votes.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Neelkanth Tekam , BJP Election Results LIVE: Latest Updates On Neelkanth Tekam , Assembly Election Constituency Seat". ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  2. ^ "Keshkal (ST) Assembly Election Results 2023: Keshkal (ST) Election Candidates List, Chunav Results, Vote Share News in Hindi | केशकाल (एसटी) विधानसभा चुनाव परिणाम 2023 - AajTak". आज तक (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  3. ^ "Neelkanth Tekam(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- KESHKAL (ST)(KONDAGAON) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  4. ^ "Meet 2 ex-IAS officers named in BJP's list for Chhattisgarh polls". India Today. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  5. ^ "Neelkanth Tekam, BJP Candidate from Keshkal Assembly Election 2024 Seat: Electoral History & Political Journey, Winning or Losing - News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News". www.news18.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  6. ^ Live, A. B. P. (2023-12-03). "Keshkal Election Result 2023 Live: Bjp Candidate Neelkanth Tekam Wins From Keshkal". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.