Pramod Sawant sworn in as Goa CM

Pramod Sawant as new Goa CM

Question: Who has been newly appointed as Goa Chief Minister after death of Manohar Parrikar recently?
(a) Pramod Sawant
(b) Sudin Dhavalikar
(c) Vijai Sardesai
(d) None of the Above
Answer :(a)
Related facts:

  • Newly-appointed Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant took charge of his office on 19 March 2019 at the state secretariat in Porvorim near Panaji.
  • Governer Mridula Sinha administered him the oath of office and secrecy.
  • Sudin Dhavalikar,MLA of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and Vijai Sardesai, MLA and President of Goa Forward Party were administered as Deputy Chief Ministers in the cabinet.
  • Prior to this, Sawant was Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly.
  • He represents the Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly.
  • In the 12-member cabinet including the Chief Minister, BJP has 5 ministers, Goa Forward Party has 3 ministers and Maharastrawadi Gomantak Party has 2 representatives.

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