Chandrakant Kavlekar
Chandrakant Kavlekar (born 7 May 1971) also known as Chandrakant 'Babu' Kavlekar is an Indian Politician who is the current Minister of Town and Country Planning, Agriculture, Archives, Archaeology, Factories and Boilers of Goa.[1] He is a four term member[2] of the Goa Legislative Assembly. He represents the Quepem constituency.[3][4][5]
Chandrakant Kavlekar | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister Goa | |
| Assumed office 13 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Vijai Sardesai |
| Constituency | Quepem |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 May 1971 Betul, Goa, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janta Party (since 11 July 2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (till 11 July 2019) |
| Occupation | Politician |
In the election for legislative assembly Babu kavleker successfully won against BJP candidate Prakash Velip and elected as MLA for fourth consecutive term.
On 11 July 2019 he left Indian National Congress and joined Bharatiya Janata Party. He is now appointed as Deputy Chief Minister on July 13, 2019.[6]
References
- GOVT OF GOA}}
- "Goa Gets Four New Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle, Chandrakant Kavlekar Sworn in as New Deputy CM". www.news18.com. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- "Kavlekar rules the roost in Quepem". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- "Chandrakant Kavlekar (Winner) QUEPEM (SOUTH GOA)". myneta.info. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- "QMC says no to mining trucks within Quepem". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- https://www.ndtv.com/goa-news/goa-opposition-leader-chandrakant-kavlekar-who-joined-bjp-to-be-made-deputy-chief-minister-2069293?amp=1&akamai-rum=off
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