BJP's Pramod Sawant was on Tuesday sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa.
BJP's Pramod Sawant was on Tuesday sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa. The 45-year-old takes over from former defence minister and four-time CM of Goa Manohar Parrikar, who was cremated at the Miramar beach on Monday. At a much-delayed swearing-in ceremony, held around 2 am Tuesday, 11 other MLAs, part of the Mr Parrikar-led cabinet, were also sworn in as ministers. Manohar Ajgaonkar and Sudin Dhawalikar of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward party (GFP) and Govind Gawde and Rohan Khaunte (both independents) took their oaths as cabinet ministers. The ceremony, held at a cramped Raj Bhavan, was to take place at 11 pm Monday but was delayed due to inexplicable reasons.
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BJP President Amit Shah tweeted saying, "Greetings to the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant and his team. I am sure that this new leadership will continue to serve the people of Goa with the same dedication and commitment. My best wishes."
Best wishes to Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji on being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Goa, Union minister Rajyavardhan Rathore tweeted.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh Congratulated to Dr Pramod Sawant on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Goa. My best wishes to him and his entire team. I am confident that this new team will continue working towards fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of the people of Goa, he tweeted.
Congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Pramod Sawant ji on being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Goa. I am sure you will take forward the exemplary work of Shri Manohar Parrikar ji to fulfil the aspirations of people of the state, tweeted Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.
PM Modi Congratulates Pramod Sawant and wishes him and his team.
BJP's Pramod Sawant was on Tuesday sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa. The 45-year-old takes over from former defence minister and four-time CM of Goa Manohar Parrikar, who was cremated at the Miramar beach on Monday.