Goa CM 2018
VerifiedAnswer: Manohar Parikkar
Explanation:
Manohar Parikkar was serving as the Chief Minister of Goa in 2018. He was a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and had a distinguished political career spanning several decades in Goan politics.
Parikkar first became the Chief Minister of Goa in 2000 and served multiple terms in this position. He was known for his clean governance and development-oriented policies. However, in 2014, he took a break from state politics when he was appointed as India's Defense Minister under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
After serving as Defense Minister for about three years, Parikkar returned to Goan politics in March 2017 when he was once again sworn in as the Chief Minister of Goa. This happened after the 2017 Goa Assembly elections, where the BJP formed the government despite not being the single largest party, by securing support from regional parties and independents.
Throughout 2018, Parikkar continued to serve as Goa's Chief Minister, though he was battling health issues. He was particularly known for his hands-on approach to governance and his efforts to maintain Goa's unique cultural identity while promoting sustainable development and tourism in the state.
