Ravi Sitaram Naik

Ravi Sitaram Naik (18 September 1946 – 14 October 2025), also known as Patrao, was an Indian politician who served as the fourth Chief Minister of Goa, holding the office twice between 1991 and 1994. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Naik started his political career as a member of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).

Personal life Ravi Sitaram Naik was born in Ponda, Portuguese Goa, on 18 September 1946. His father was Sitaram Naik.

His biodata listed him as an "agriculturist, political and social worker", and his home was in the central Goa sub-district of Ponda. His "favourite pastime and recreation" activities were listed as gardening, music, reading and watching television, while his "special interest" was listed as social service.

Naik was the only legislator in Goa who was a national volleyball player. He was chief minister for just a 6 day stint in 1994 (when he was controversially appointed by the then Governor). He played badminton, and according to the Times of India Opposition politicians and a section of the media highlighted charges by Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse which suggested that Naik or his kin were in some way connected with the narcotics controversy.

Death Naik died from a heart attack in Ponda, on 14 October 2025, at the age of 79.