“Enriched Goa’s Development”: PM Modi Condoles Death of Ravi Naik
Former Goa CM and current minister passes away; PM remembers him as dedicated servant to the marginalized
- PM Modi mourns demise of Goa minister and former CM Ravi Naik, lauds his service.
- Naik, 79, died of cardiac arrest in Ponda, Goa.
- Served as Chief Minister twice and held several key portfolios.
- Remembered for dedication to social justice, governance, and empowerment.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi/Panaji, 15th Oct: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the passing of Ravi Naik, a minister in the Goa government and former Chief Minister, whose demise was confirmed early today.
In his message, PM Modi said Naik would be remembered as “an experienced administrator and a dedicated public servant who enriched Goa’s development trajectory,” and highlighted his commitment toward empowering the downtrodden and marginalized sections.
Prime Minister of India
In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ravi Naik Ji, Minister in the Goa Government. He will be remembered as an experienced administrator and dedicated public servant who enriched Goa’s development trajectory. He was particularly passionate about empowering the downtrodden and marginalised. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
According to reports, Ravi Naik, aged 79, passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest.
He had been admitted to a private hospital in Ponda, Goa, where he was declared dead.
A veteran of Goan politics, Shri Naik served as Chief Minister twice in the early 1990s and held multiple cabinet portfolios over decades.
He had joined the BJP later in his career, having earlier affiliations with other parties.
The Indian Express
In Goa, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant also condoled his demise, describing him as a stalwart whose contributions over decades would always be remembered.
Naik is survived by his family, including two sons and grandchildren.
