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Shashikala Kakodkar
Indian politician (1935–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shashikala Kakodkar (7 January 1935[1] – 28 October 2016), popularly known as Tai; lit. 'elder sister'), was a prominent leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).[2] She served as the Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu on two occasions, and also was the President of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party. She is the first and woman to serve as the Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu.[3][4][5]
Quick Facts 2nd Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu, Preceded by ...
Shashikala Kakodkar | |
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![]() Kakodkar in 2011 | |
2nd Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu | |
In office 12 August 1973 – 27 April 1979 | |
Preceded by | Dayanand Bandodkar |
Succeeded by | President's rule |
Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1967–1972 | |
Preceded by | Gajanan Raikar |
Succeeded by | Rhoidas Naik |
Constituency | Ponda |
In office 1972–1980 | |
Preceded by | C.D. Keshav |
Succeeded by | Harish Zantye |
Constituency | Bicholim |
In office 1989–1999 | |
Preceded by | constituency established |
Succeeded by | Prakash Fadte |
Constituency | Maem |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-01-07)7 January 1935 Pernem, Goa, Portuguese India |
Died | 28 October 2016(2016-10-28) (aged 81) Panaji, Goa, India |
Political party | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party |
Spouse | Gurudatt Kakodkar |
Children | 3 |
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