Laxmikant Parsekar is Goa's new chief minister
Moneylife Digital Team 08 November 2014

Parsekar's name as leader was proposed by outgoing chief minister Parrikar and seconded by deputy CM Francis D'Souza. Parrikar resigned to join Narendra Modi cabinet

 

Laxmikant Parsekar, the health minister in Manohar Parrikar government is the new chief minister (CM) of Goa. Parsekar's name was proposed by outgoing chief minister Parrikar and seconded by deputy CM Francis D'Souza.

 

Earlier, Parsekar was elected unanimously at the legislature party meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This follows resignation from Parrikar as chief minister.

 

Parrikar is all set to join as minister in the Narendra Modi Cabinet at the Centre. According to reports he may be given charge of the Defence ministry, currently looked after by finance minister Arun Jaitley.

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