There are some politicians in Indian politics whose clean image we are well aware of. Manohar Parrikar ji was one of these leaders. We still remember him for his work and his honesty. Parrikar ji started his political journey from a small state and made his place on the basis of his hard work. Made space. Today we are going to tell about them.
1. Biography
The birthplace of Manohar Parrikar, born on 13 December 1955, is a place called Mapus in Goa. His father was Gopalkrishna Parrikar and mother was Radhabai. He studied at Lothola High School. His medium of education was Marathi. He studied technology from the Institute of Technology, Mumbai. This IITian who served as an Indian MLA. Was the first alumni of. He is married to Megha Parrikar with whom he has two sons, Abhijeet and Utpal. Both are doing business away from politics.
2. Political visit
Parrikar, who has an impeccable image, is the first leader from the BJP to become the Chief Minister of Goa. Even before this, he had become the Chief Minister of Goa thrice. But his rule was short-lived. He had to step down from the post of Chief Minister due to some BJP leaders leaving the party. He also became the Defense Minister of India in 2014. In March 2017, he became the Chief Minister of Goa for the fourth time after BJP proved its majority in Goa.
3. Simple life
High thoughts- Manohar Parrikar was a simple personality. Even after becoming the Chief Minister, he did not live in the Chief Minister’s residence but lived in his own small house. Sometimes he was also seen drinking tea at a tea stall. He used to go to the Legislative Assembly on his scooter. He remained connected with people through communication and tried to help them as much as possible. He faced adverse situations with courage.
4. R.S.S. evangelist
Parrikar started his political career through RSS. Started as a preacher of. I.I.T. Even after doing engineering from Mumbai, he did not finish working for the Sangh.
5. Failure in first attempt
RSS man who became Chief Minister of Goa four times. Campaigner Parrikar failed in his first electoral battle. In the 1991 Lok Sabha elections, he was defeated by Congress candidate Harish Jhante.
6. Campaign against illegal mining
Parrikar had launched a campaign against illegal mining in the state which later turned into an anti-Congress rally. Took oath as the Chief Minister of the opposition.
7. Reduction in the price of petrol
In line with the party’s manifesto during his third term in 2012, Parrikar cut petrol prices in the state by about Rs 11 per litre. His move made him popular overnight.
