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Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar is an Indian politician and the current Defence Minister of India. He is a long time sevak (volunteer) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as well as a member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has also served as the Chief Minister of Goa twice, for the first time in 2000 to 2005 and later from March 2012 to November 2014. He resigned from the Chief Minister post to be inducted as the Defence Minister and the Chief Minister post has been filled by Laxmikant Parsekar. He is currently the member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. Born on 13th December 1955 in Mapusa, Goa, Parrikar did his schooling from a Marathi medium school named Loyola High school based in Magrao. After completing his schooling, he got admitted to IIT-Bombay in metallurgical engineering and completed it in the year 1978. He received his Distinguished Alumnus Award from his renowned institute in 2001. He joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a very young age and by the end of his schooling, he became a mukhya Shikshak (chief instructor). After graduating from IIT, he maintained a private business and also resumed RSS work in Mapusa and became a Sanghchalak (local director) at the age of 26. He was one of the key organizers of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and was active in the RSSs North Goa Unit. With the objective of fighting the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, he was seconded to BJP by RSS. He joined BJP in 1988 marking his first step in politics. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1994 and became the General Secretary and Spokesperson for BJP in Goa and held this post up to 2001. He was the Leader of Opposition from June to November 1999 and in the 2000 assembly elections, he was elected as the member of assembly and he became the Chief Minister of Goa for the first time on 24th October 2000 and held the portfolios of Home Ministry, Personal Finance, General Administration and Education as a Chief Minister. However his tenure would last only till 27th February 2002 but he was re-elected to the Fourth Legislative Assembly of Goa and was re-elected as the Chief Minister on 5th June 2002 and would serve another term as the Chief Minister. His government was reduced to minority on 29th January 2005 after four BJP MLAs resigned from the house. Hence Parrikar had to step down from the Chie Ministers post and Pratapsinh Rane of the Indian National Congress (INC) replaced him as the Chief Minister. In the 2007 assembly elections, Parrikar led BJP was defeated in Goa by the INC led by Digambar Kamat and he became the Leader of Opposition in June 2007. However, his party emerged victorious and BJP along with the allies won 24 seats against the nine seats of INC in the 2012 Goa Assembly elections. Manohar Parrikar was again elected as the Chief Minister of Goa in March 2012 and held the office till November 2014. In the 2014 General Elections, BJP won the elections and Parrikar was inducted in the Narendra Modi government as the Defence Minister in November 2014. He was inducted as the Defence Minister giving relief to an overburdened Arun Jaitley who looked after Defence Ministry as well as Finance Ministry at the same time. He resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Goa and was succeeded by Laxmikant Parsekar. Parrikars entry into the parliament was facilitated by choosing him as the partys candidate for the elected Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh.Manohar Parrikar is married to Medha Parrikar and the couple was blessed with two sons Utpal and Abhijat Parrikar. Utpal is an Electrical Engineering graduate from Michigan State University whereas Abhijat Parrikar is a local businessman. Parrikars wife died in 2000 suffering from cancer. Parrikar was in controversies as the Chief Minister of Goa in 2001 for turning the fifty one government primary schools in rural areas to Vidya Bharati, the educational wing of Sangh Parivar. In November 2013, a 37 person delegation travelled to Italy, Germany and Austria to observe European waste management plants and practices and the trip cost about 1 crore rupees which werefunded by the taxpayers money inviting criticism from opposition. He also drew criticism for approving a junket costing at least 89 Lakhs for six MLAs from ruling party to attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Parrikar was awarded the 2012 CNN-IBN Indian of the year in the Political category.

Manohar Parrikar’s Son Issued Notices For Destructing Forest Area by Bombay High Court
India.com News Desk | February 12, 2019 4:28 PM IST
New Delhi: The Panaji bench of Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Goa Chief Minister Man...
Manohar Parrikar’s Son Issued Notices For Destructing Forest Area by Bombay High Court
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The Day Manohar Parrikar Steps Down, Goa Will Plunge Into Political Crisis: BJP MLA Michael Lobo
India.com News Desk | February 5, 2019 11:02 AM IST
Panaji: Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and deputy speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly Michael Lobo h...
The Day Manohar Parrikar Steps Down, Goa Will Plunge Into Political Crisis: BJP MLA Michael Lobo
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World Cancer Day 2019: Goa CM Manohar Parrikar tweets a thought-provoking message on battling cancer
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Today on World Cancer Day, Goa Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Parrikar took to his Twitter account to c...
World Cancer Day 2019: Goa CM Manohar Parrikar tweets a thought-provoking message on battling cancer
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‘Human Mind Can Overcome Any Disease’: On World Cancer Day, Parrikar Tweets From AIIMS
India.com News Desk | February 4, 2019 4:07 PM IST
New Delhi: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is battling advanced pancreatic cancer, today on...
‘Human Mind Can Overcome Any Disease’: On World Cancer Day, Parrikar Tweets From AIIMS
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Manohar Parrikar Health Update: Goa CM's Condition is Stable, Claim Delhi AIIMS Sources
India.com News Desk | February 2, 2019 8:36 PM IST
New Delhi: The hospital sources at All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) said that the cond...
Manohar Parrikar Health Update: Goa CM's Condition is Stable, Claim Delhi AIIMS Sources
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Goa Assembly Passes Amendment to Goa Tourist Place Act 2001; Rs 2,000 Fine to be Imposed For Drinking, Cooking in Public Places
India.com News Desk | January 31, 2019 9:21 PM IST
New Delhi: The Goa assembly on Thursday passed an amendment to Goa Tourist Place (Protection&Mai...
Goa Assembly Passes Amendment to Goa Tourist Place Act 2001; Rs 2,000 Fine to be Imposed For Drinking, Cookin
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Day After Presenting Goa Budget, CM Manohar Parrikar Reaches AIIMS Delhi For Follow-up Treatment
India.com News Desk | January 31, 2019 11:14 PM IST
New Delhi: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is suffering from a pancreatic ailment, reached ...
Day After Presenting Goa Budget, CM Manohar Parrikar Reaches AIIMS Delhi For Follow-up Treatment
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2019-01-31T12:14:58+00:00
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Rahul Gandhi Responds to Parrikar's Letter, Says Never Shared Any Details of Their Meeting
India.com News Desk | January 31, 2019 6:26 AM IST
New Delhi: Soon after being accused by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar of doing petty politics o...
Rahul Gandhi Responds to Parrikar's Letter, Says Never Shared Any Details of Their Meeting
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Manohar Parrikar Feels Let Down by Rahul Gandhi, Accuses Congress President of Using His Visit For 'Petty Political Gains'
India.com News Desk | January 30, 2019 5:49 PM IST
New Delhi: Former defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of using his c...
Manohar Parrikar Feels Let Down by Rahul Gandhi, Accuses Congress President of Using His Visit For 'Petty Pol
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2019-01-30T06:49:06+00:00
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Rafale Tweet Notwithstanding, Rahul Visits Goa CM Manohar Parrikar
India.com News Desk | January 29, 2019 12:59 PM IST
Panaji: Congress President Rahul Gandhi met Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar here on Tuesday. Jus...
Rafale Tweet Notwithstanding, Rahul Visits Goa CM Manohar Parrikar
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Uri Fever Continues: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Both Chant How's The Josh
India.com News Desk | January 28, 2019 12:27 AM IST
New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday tweeted a video where she can be seen...
Uri Fever Continues: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar Both Chant How's The Josh
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2019-01-27T13:27:51+00:00
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Rafale Deal: Goa Congress Writes to President Ram Nath Kovind Seeking Enhanced Security For CM Manohar Parrikar Fearing 'Threat to His Life to 'Obtain Files'
India.com News Desk | January 5, 2019 4:40 PM IST
New Delhi: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to provide...
Rafale Deal: Goa Congress Writes to President Ram Nath Kovind Seeking Enhanced Security For CM Manohar Parrik
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Rahul Uses 'Audio Clip' to Attack PM Modi on Rafale, Jaitley Slams Cong Chief's 'Falsehood' And 'Knowledge'
India.com News Desk | January 3, 2019 12:00 AM IST
New Delhi: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi used former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar s purported aud...
Rahul Uses 'Audio Clip' to Attack PM Modi on Rafale, Jaitley Slams Cong Chief's 'Falsehood' And 'Knowledge'
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Rafale Row: 'Would Very Much Like to Debate With PM Modi on Rafale, Just or 20 Minutes,' Says Rahul Gandhi
India.com News Desk | January 2, 2019 6:45 PM IST
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 07:09:44 pmRafale Row Live Updates: I asked the Lok Sabha Speaker can I play the ta...
Rafale Row: 'Would Very Much Like to Debate With PM Modi on Rafale, Just or 20 Minutes,' Says Rahul Gandhi
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Rafale Row: Rahul Retorts to Jaitley's Parliament Attack in Presser, Dares PM Modi For One-on-One Debate
India.com News Desk | January 2, 2019 7:45 PM IST
New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday addressed a press conference to respond to t...
Rafale Row: Rahul Retorts to Jaitley's Parliament Attack in Presser, Dares PM Modi For One-on-One Debate
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Jaitley Hits Back at Rahul For Attacking PM Modi Over Rafale, Claims Current Price 9% Cheaper Than UPA Deal
India.com News Desk | January 2, 2019 4:13 PM IST
New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday hit back at Congress president Rahul Gandhi, a...
Jaitley Hits Back at Rahul For Attacking PM Modi Over Rafale, Claims Current Price 9% Cheaper Than UPA Deal
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'Desperate Bid by Congress to Fabricate Facts': Parrikar on 'Rafale Audio' Cited by Rahul Gandhi
India.com News Desk | January 2, 2019 3:57 PM IST
New Delhi: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday attacked Congress over the audio clip on...
'Desperate Bid by Congress to Fabricate Facts': Parrikar on 'Rafale Audio' Cited by Rahul Gandhi
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Oncologist says Parrikar's positive approach sets a 'good example' for cancer patients
Agencies | January 2, 2019 1:07 PM IST
Ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's positive approach has set a "good example" for cancer patie...
Oncologist says Parrikar's positive approach sets a 'good example' for cancer patients
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Goa: Ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Back in Office After Four Months
India.com News Desk | January 1, 2019 2:31 PM IST
Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar arrived at the state secretariat on Tuesday for the firs...
Goa: Ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Back in Office After Four Months
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2019-01-01T03:31:29+00:00
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Goa Liberation Day: CM Manohar Parrikar Wishes Goans; Here's All You Need to Know About Portuguese Conquest
India.com News Desk | December 19, 2018 9:27 AM IST
Remembering Goa Liberation Day, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday extended out his greeti...
Goa Liberation Day: CM Manohar Parrikar Wishes Goans; Here's All You Need to Know About Portuguese Conquest
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