Ritesh Naik Pays Tribute to Father After BJP Candidature Announcement - Goemkarponn

Ponda bypoll: BJP picks Ritesh, Dalvi shaken by party decision

Says needs 12 hours to finalise stance Ponda: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday named Ritesh Ravi Naik, the elder son of former minister late Ravi Naik, as its candidate for the upcoming Ponda by-election scheduled for April 9. Following the announcement on Gudi Padwa, Ritesh launched his campaign by seeking blessings at his father’s memorial and local religious sites. He expressed a firm determination to carry forward his father’s le…

Ritesh Naik Pays Tribute to Father After BJP Candidature Announcement - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Soon after being घोषित as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the upcoming by-election, Ritesh Ravi Naik visited the cremation site of his late father, former minister Ravi Naik, to seek blessings. In an emotional moment, Naik paid tribute to his father and reaffirmed his commitment to continue his legacy of dedicated public service. He expressed resolve to work tirelessly for the welfare and development of the…

Ritesh Ravi Naik to Contest on BJP Ticket in Ponda By-Election

Ponda: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced Ritesh Ravi Naik as its candidate for the upcoming Ponda by-election scheduled to be held on April 9. Ritesh Naik, son of former State Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik, will represent the BJP in the by-poll, which was necessitated following Ravi Naik’s demise on October 15, 2025. He is a former Chairperson of the Ponda Municipal Council and his… Source