Laxmikant Parsekar

Indian Politician

Indian Harmal village, Pernem taluka, Goa

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/07/1956
Age69 years
BirthplaceHarmal village, Pernem taluka, Goa

Latest News about Laxmikant Parsekar

13/04/2025

Laxmikant Parsekar attended a Bharatiya Janata Party function, which triggered speculation about a possible return to the party ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. Parsekar and BJP leaders denied any formal reunion, but his appearance renewed attention on his political position in Mandrem and his past BJP-RSS links.

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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

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
ControversiesMade controversial remarks on nurses and Nigerians

Favourites

Favourite PoliticianNarendra Modi

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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