Rajesh Patnekar
Rajesh Tulsidas Patnekar | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Pramod Sawant |
| Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Naresh Sawal |
| Constituency | Bicholim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Goa, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Aruna Patnekar |
Rajesh Tulshidas Patnekar (born 23 September 1963) is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Patnekar is a member of the Goa Legislative Assembly from the Bicholim constituency in North Goa. His wife Aruna Patnekar is a high school teacher in St. Mary's Convent High School, Mapusa. He was re-elected as an MLA in the 2017 Vidhan Sabha Election.
He previously held the seat from 2002-2007 and 2007–2012.[1] He has served as the chairman of the Khadi village and industries board, Govt of Goa.[2] As a member of Goa Lesgislative Assembly, he was Chairman Of the public accounts committee, and member of various other committees of the Legislature. Currently he serves as the Chairman of GHRSSIDC. [3][4][5]
References
- ^ "Member Of Legislative Assembly | Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ "KVIB showcases khadi products at Bicholim". goanet.goanet.narkive.com. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ Patnekar on Monday resignedA as MLA.
- ^ Bicholim ex-MLA Rajesh Patnekar rejoins BJP
- ^ ArticleComments BJP MLA Rajesh Patnekar Joins Congress
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