New Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly

Pramod Sawant elected Speaker of Goa Assembly

Question: Who amongst the following has recently elected as the new Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly?
(A) Digambar Kamat Digambar
(B) Ranjit Rane
(C) Pramod Sawant
(D) Siddharth Kuncolienkar
Answer- (c)
Related facts:

  • On March 22, 2017, BJP MLA Pramod Pandurang Sawant has been elected the new Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly.
  • The new Speaker defeated Congress nominee Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco.
  • Sawant secured 20 votes while Lourenco got 15.
  • Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco is MLA from the Sanquem Legislative Assembly of Goa State.

Related links:
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/602608/bjps-pramod-sawant-elected-speaker.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/bjps-pramod-sawant-elected-speaker-of-goa-assembly/