Laxmikant Parsekar

Denied ticket by BJP, ex-Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar to quit party

Former Goa chief minister and senior BJP leader Laxmikant Parsekar, who was denied ticket by the party for the next month's state Assembly elections, said he will resign from the ruling party

Meeting between top Congress leader, ex-Goa CM triggers speculation

On Sunday, Chodankar met Parsekar, where sources said the two discussed ways and means to defeat Sopte in the yet-to-be-scheduled Mandrem by-poll

Goa CM Parsekar backs sacking MGM ministers for colluding against him

Parsekar wrote a letter to the Goa Governor Mridula Sinha, seeking the removal of Sudin and Deepak Dhawalikar

Goa CM helps accident-hit woman reach hospital

The accident took place in front of CM Laxmikant Parsekar's motorcade, which was passing by a bus stand in Panaji

Goa RSS Chief should not have been sacked: Laxmikant Parsekar

He expressed regret over the unceremonious removal of Subhash Velingkar as the state RSS Chief

Goa to convene special session to ratify GST Bill: Laxmikant Parsekar

Chief Minister said GST Bill which was passedin Parliament earlier this month is being studied by Finance Department

Mining to speed up post monsoons: Laxmikant Parsekar

He recalled how in 2012 when mining activity was stopped by Supreme Court, the state plunged into financial instability

Goa hosting BRICS for its reputation in hospitality: Laxmikant Parsekar

Parsekar also said that Goa should capitalise on the state's tourism potential, BRICS summit will be held in Goa during mid-October

Never said in no new casino licences would be issued: Laxmikant Parsekar

Chief minister said there are 18 licences for on-shore casino and six for off-shore are issued by the Home Department

Goa receives terror threat inputs from Centre: Laxmikant Parsekar

Goa Anti-Terrorism Squad and security agencies maintain vigil to identify security suspects or dangerous elements to thwart terror attacks, said Parsekar

Parsekar defends Goa CS in House

Pacheco alleged on the floor of the House that the state government was protecting the tainted officer

Making efforts towards getting special status for Goa: Laxmikant Parsekar

Working towards granting special status to Goa was also one of the poll planks of the BJP

Nigerians majorly account for drug crime arrests: Laxmikant Parsekar

Of those arrested, 98 were foreign nationals, including 59 Nigerians, 13 Nepalis, 3 Israelis, Russians and Britons

Laxmikant Parsekar may lead BJP in Goa Assembly polls, hints Manohar Parrikar

The former CM of Goa also indicated that he may not come back to state politics soon

No plans to retire from politics: Goa CM

Parsekar said he will continue to serve people be it through politics or social work

No question of asking Ramesh Tawadkar to step down: Goa CM

Sports minister was chargesheeted by police in a seven year old case in which he allegedly took away two persons from custody

Goa CM Parsekar refuses to comment on Monserratte's case

The former state education minister is currently in police custody on the charges of rape of a minor.

Do not want elections in Goa before March 2017: Laxmikant Parsekar

The Goa CM, whose tenure ends in March 2017, also said that the party would like to continue its alliance with MGP during the elections

Congress condemns Parsekar's remarks on offshore casinos

The CM said that he was forced to deal with the issue, which was like taking care of someone else's 'children'.