Laxmikant Parsekar

Indian Politician

Indian Harmal village, Pernem taluka, Goa

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Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/07/1956
Age70 years
BirthplaceHarmal village, Pernem taluka, Goa

Latest News about Laxmikant Parsekar

13/04/2025

Laxmikant Parsekar attended an Atal Smruti Sammelan event in Goa, which led to speculation that he might be returning to the BJP ahead of the 2027 state elections. He and senior BJP leaders denied that it signaled any formal political reunion, saying it was simply an attendance at a commemorative event.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameLaxmikant Yashwant Parsekar
NicknameSir

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 5”
Weight77 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeCentre of Post Graduate Instruction & Research, Panaji, Goa
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Master of Science

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Horticulture
  • Gardening

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeSmita Parsekar
Children
  • Rishi Parsekar
  • Shambhavi Parsekar

Family

FatherYashwant Parsekar
MotherChandrabhaga Parsekar
ReligionHindu

Career

Political PartyIndependent
Political Journey
  • Served as Health Minister of Goa before becoming Chief Minister
  • Won Goa Assembly Elections with increasing margin
  • Became Chief Minister of Goa in November 2014
  • Resigned as Chief Minister on 11/03/2017 after losing Mandrem seat in 2017 Assembly elections
  • Former member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), now Independent politician
  • Became Chief Minister of Goa on 8 November 2014
  • Served as Member of Goa Legislative Assembly for Mandrem constituency from 2002 to 2017
ControversiesMade controversial remarks on nurses and Nigerians
Positions Held
  • 10th Chief Minister of Goa (8 November 2014 – 11 March 2017)
  • Health Minister of Goa
  • Member of Goa Legislative Assembly (Mandrem, 2002–2017)
Profession Before PoliticsPrincipal of Harmal Panchakroshi Secondary School, Harmal, Goa

Favourites

Favourite PoliticianNarendra Modi

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/laxmikantparsekarofficial/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/laxmikantparsekarofficial/
Twitterhttps://x.com/ParsekarL

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Opposed parents by joining BJP
2. Secured victory against Ramakant Khalap after 15 years
3. Won three back-to-back terms in Mandrem constituency
4. Became Chief Minister of Goa in 2014
5. Former school principal referred to locally as 'Sir'
6. Strong RSS background and connections
7. Was principal of Harmal Panchakroshi Secondary School, Harmal, Goa
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