Ganesh Gaonkar | |
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Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2022 [1] | |
Preceded by | Deepak Pauskar |
Constituency | Sanvordem |
Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2012–2017 | |
Preceded by | Anil Salgaocar |
Succeeded by | Deepak Pauskar |
Constituency | Sanvordem |
Personal details | |
Born | Ganesh Gaonkar 9 December 1958 Sanguem,Goa |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse | Sadischya Gaonkar |
Parent |
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Residence(s) | Sanguem, Goa |
Education | Bachelor of Arts |
Alma mater | University of Mysore |
Profession | Dealer in Iron Ore & Transport Contractor |
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