Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Goa Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik.

Born on September 18, 1946, Naik passed away at the age of 79. He served as the Chief Minister of Goa twice. Naik was born in Goa’s Ponda.

PM Modi said that Naik will be remembered as an experienced administrator and dedicated public servant. He remembered Naik’s passion for empowering the downtrodden and the marginalised.

“Saddened by the passing away of Ravi Naik, 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 Sh

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