Wed Oct 15 02:39:33 UTC 2025: ## Goa Mourns Passing of Agriculture Minister and Former CM Ravi Naik

**Panaji, Goa – October 15, 2025** – Goa is in mourning following the death of Agriculture Minister and former Chief Minister Ravi Naik. Mr. Naik, 79, passed away on Wednesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Ponda, approximately 30 km from Panaji. He was rushed to a private hospital in Ponda where he was pronounced dead around 1:00 am.

A veteran politician, Mr. Naik leaves behind his wife, two children, a daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. His last rites will be conducted at 3:00 pm today. Thousands have already gathered at his residence in Khadpabandh, Ponda, to pay their respects.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his deep sorrow at Mr. Naik’s passing, stating, “Deeply saddened by the demise of our senior leader and Cabinet Minister Shri Ravi Naik Ji… His leadership, humility and contribution to public welfare will always be remembered.” He lauded Naik’s decades of dedicated service as Chief Minister and Minister, highlighting the indelible mark he left on the state’s governance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his condolences, describing Mr. Naik as “an experienced administrator and dedicated public servant who enriched Goa’s development trajectory.” The Prime Minister noted Naik’s particular passion for empowering the downtrodden and marginalized.

Mr. Naik had a distinguished career in Goan politics, serving as a seven-time MLA representing various parties including the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), Congress, and the BJP. He was first elected to the state legislative assembly in 1984 on an MGP ticket.

He served as Chief Minister of Goa twice, first from January 1991 to May 1993, leading a coalition government, and then briefly in April 1994. He also served as a Member of Parliament from North Goa in 1998 as a Congress candidate.

Ravi Naik’s passing marks the end of an era in Goan politics, and his contributions to the state will be long remembered.

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