Goa's Former Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik Passes Away at 79: A Political Legacy Remembered

Oct 15, 2025 11:15 am CST

Ravi Naik, Goa's agriculture minister and former chief minister, has died at 79 following a cardiac arrest. A veteran politician with seven terms as MLA representing various parties including MGP, Congress, and BJP, Naik served twice as Goa's CM and once as MP from North Goa. His political career spanning decades left an indelible mark on Goan governance and public welfare.