Digambar Kamat
Digambar Kamat (born 8 March 1954) is an Indian politician. He was the Chief Minister of Goa from June 2007 to March 2012. Manohar Parikar succeeded him after his term as the Chief Minister of Goa.[1] Since 2006, he has been the president of Swimming Federation of India.[2] Currently, he serves as the Leader of Opposition in Goa Legislative Assembly.
Digambar Kamat | |
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| Leader of the Opposition, Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 18 July 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chandrakant Kavlekar, INC |
| 11th Chief Minister of Goa | |
| In office 8 June 2007 – 9 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Pratapsingh Rane |
| Succeeded by | Manohar Parrikar |
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| Born | 8 March 1954 Margao, Goa |
| Spouse(s) | Asha Kamat |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Goa |
Political career
Digambar Kamat quit the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1994 and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when he was denied the INC ticket. In 2005, he left the BJP-led government in the state and returned to the Congress. On 25 July 2007, Kamat's government fell into crisis, as it appeared to not have a majority after resignations and alliance break-ups. However, it saved itself and went on to rule Goa for the next 5 years up to 2012. He resigned from the post of Chief Minister on 6 March 2012, after the BJP won 24 seats against INC's 9 seats in the Goa Assembly Elections held in March 2012.[1][4]
Personal life
Digambar is married to Asha and has two children Dipali and Yogi .
References
- "Goa election results: Digambar Kamat resigns as Goa chief minister". The Times of India. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- "Kamat is new SFI president". The Hindu. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- http://goavidhansabha.gov.in/downloads/8.pdf%5B%5D
- "BJP gets clear majority; Congress Out". Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
External links
| Preceded by Pratapsing Rane |
Chief Minister of Goa 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Manohar Parrikar |
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