TestCloud
Prep • Practice • Perform
Log In

Goa’s Former CM and Agriculture Minister Ravi Sitaram Naik Passes Away at 79.

Obituary | Dated: 17 Oct 2025

On 15 October 2025, Ravi Sitaram Naik, Goa’s Agriculture Minister and former Chief Minister (CM), passed away at the age of 79 in Ponda, Goa. Born on 2 September 1946, he was a veteran politician with a career spanning several decades, holding key positions in both state and national politics.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Ravi Naik began his political journey in 1980 with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP). He was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) seven times, representing the Ponda constituency six times and Marcaim once.
  • - He served as Chief Minister of Goa on two occasions: January 1991 to May 1993 under the Progressive Democratic Front Government and 2–8 April 1994, which is recorded as the shortest tenure of any Goa CM.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Ravi Naik was elected as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from North Goa in 1998, representing the Indian National Congress (INC), showcasing his influence at the national level.
  • (ii) Ahead of the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly Election, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reflecting his political adaptability and continued relevance in Goa politics.
  • (iii) At the time of his demise, he was serving as Goa’s Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Handicrafts, Textile & Coir, and Minister of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs in the state government led by CM Pramod Sawant.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, Ravi Sitaram Naik, Goa’s former Chief Minister, passed away at what age?

Correct Answer: 79

🚀 Quick Recap: