From motorcycle pilot to bar operator to chiefminister, Ravi Naik’s chequered journey ends

Goa’s political landscape has been profoundly shaped by the passing of Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik. From humble beginnings as a motorcycle pilot, Naik rose to become the state’s first Chief Minister from the Bhandari community, a remarkable journey marked by his fight against organized crime and his resilience in Goa’s volatile politics.