Prakash Koliwad (born 1969) is an Indian politician from Karnataka. He is an MLA from Ranebennur Assembly constituency which in Haveri district. He won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election representing Indian National Congress.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Koliwad is from Ranebennur, Haveri district. His father Krishnappa Koliwad was a farmer. He completed his bachelor's degree in Engineering at Malnad Technical College, Hassan in 1991.[3]

Career

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Koliwad won from Ranebennur Assembly constituency representing Indian National Congress in the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election. He polled 71,830 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Arunkumar Guththur of Bharatiya Janata Party, by a margin of 9,800 votes.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Prakash Koliwad in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.livemint.com/elections/karnataka-assembly-election-2023-result-bjp-congress-jds-candidates-winners-list-live-news-updates-11683786118237.html [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Prakash Koliwad(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- RANEBENNUR(HAVERI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Ranibennur Election Results LIVE | INC's Prakash Koliwad defeats BJP's Arunkumar Guttur - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Karnataka Election Results 2023 Constituency Wise Winning Candidates List". India Today. Retrieved 13 August 2024.