A. K. S. Usgaonkar
Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar (15 September 1928 – 16 June 2020)[1] also known as A. K. S. Usgaonkar, was an Indian Politican who served as the leader of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party. He served as cabinet rank minister in Shashikala Kakodkar ministry of Goa, Daman and Diu from 13 August 1977 to 27 April 1979. Prior to that Usgaonkar was deputy minister in Dayanand Bandodkar ministry and as deputy speaker of Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly.
A. K. S. Usgaonkar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Vidhan sabha, Goa | |
| In office 1963–1977 | |
| Preceded by | constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Laxmikant Surlikar |
| Constituency | Pale |
| Deputy Speaker of Vidhan Sabha, Goa | |
| In office 15 January 1964 – 28 March 1966 | |
| Preceded by | established |
| Succeeded by | Mamdali Jiwani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar 15 September 1928 Khanapur, Kingdom of Mysore, India |
| Died | 16 June 2020 (aged 91) Bambolim, Goa , India |
| Political party | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party |
| Spouse | Manikabai |
| Children | Varsha Usgaonkar (daughter) |
| Alma mater | Peoples High School, Panaji |
Personal life
Usgaonkar's daughter, Varsha Usgaonkar is a noted film actress .[2] He lived in the Miramar beach area in Panaji city.
Death
Usgaonkar died of long term illness at the Goa Medical College in Bambolim on 16 June 2020.[3]
References
- "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- "Goa's emerald eyed 'Sridevi'". www.navhindtimes.in. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014.
- "वर्षा उसगावकर यांचे वडिल अन् गोव्याचे माजी मंत्री अच्युत उसगावकर यांचे निधन". Lokmat (in Marathi). Panaji. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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