Laxmikant Parsekar

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Laxmikant Parsekar
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10th Chief Minister of Goa
In office
8 November 2014 14 March 2017

He served as Goa's Minister of Health before becoming Chief Minister and has a strong connection to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. [6]

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Political offices
Preceded by Chief Minister of Goa
8 November 2014 – 12 March 2017
Succeeded by