Panaji, Mar 19: Pramod Sawant took the oath as the new chief minister of Goa at a 2 AM ceremony today. Sawant succeeds Manohar Parrikar who died on Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for a year.
The new government has two deputy chief ministers, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar, from the two small parties backing BJP in the coastal state.
Pramod Sawant
Parrikar was cremated with full state honours in presence of family, top leaders and thousands of followers at Miramar beach on Monday.
Pramod Sawant takes oath as the new Chief Minister of the state, at the Raj Bhavan.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:59 AM IST
Party has given me a huge responsibility, I will try my best to carry it out in the best possible manner. Whatever I am today is all due to Manohar Parrikar. It was he who brought me to politics, I became the Speaker and the CM today, due to him, says CM designate Pramod Sawant.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:54 AM IST
BJP has got the letter of support from GFP, MGP and independents.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:40 AM IST
BJP and allies are in the Goa Raj Bhavan. Nitin Gadkari is reportedly overseeing the latest developments on location.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:33 AM IST
Guv is acting as agent of BJP. It'll be remembered as darkest day in Indian democracy where there's vacuum in govt for over 24 hrs of declaration of CM's death, says Goa Congress leader Sunil Kawthankar.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:26 AM IST
We're strongly condemning undemocratic action of Goa Governor Mridula Sinha for not allowing our single largest party to form the govt and allowing BJP to carry on horse trading despite BJP not having sufficient numbers to form the govt, says Congress.
Mar 19, 2019, 12:15 AM IST
All of us are going to meet the Governor. We will hand over the letter of our majority to the Governor, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:45 PM IST
Some of those who attended the meeting recalled that in 2017, Parrikar addressed the 55th convocation of the Mumbai-based institute where he told the graduates to take up jobs in social and development sectors.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:44 PM IST
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) Monday held a condolence meet to pay tributes to its alumnus, Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar. The meeting was held at the institute's PC Saxena auditorium, an IIT-B spokesperson said.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:44 PM IST
NCP leader Jitendra Awhad said, "Manohar Parrikar was a very educated and well read person. I think after Rafale deal he did not feel right so he decided to go back to Goa. He was sad. I should not say this as he is not here today, but I feel he is the first victim of the Rafale deal"
Mar 18, 2019, 11:33 PM IST
Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward Party says he hasn’t given his letter of support to BJP. Gates of Raj Bhavan remain shut even as karyakartas arrive in huge numbers.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:32 PM IST
Preparations are on at the Raj Bhawan for the swearing in ceremony of the next Goa chief minister, which was expected to be held soon.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:36 PM IST
Pramod Sawant will swear-in as the new Chief Minister of Goa tonight. MGP's Sudin Dhawlikar and GFP's Vijai Sardesai will swear-in as the deputy chief ministers.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:30 PM IST
Swearing in ceremony of the next Chief Minister to be held at 11 pm today, reports ANI.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:24 PM IST
BJP president Amit Shah said that discussions are still ongoing regarding selection of the next chief minister of Goa. Union minister Nitin Gadkari will have more consultations with allies and a consensus will be reached soon, Shah added.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:19 PM IST
Goa Assembly speaker Pramod Sawant is set to be the next chief minister of the coastal state after Manohar Parrikar's death on Sunday.
Mar 18, 2019, 6:55 PM IST
On reports that Goa Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant to be next Goa chief minister, Goa BJP chief said, "This way, even my name is being brought up in reports. Names will keep coming. Now the leaders with sit and decide. I am sure the final decision will be made today."
Mar 18, 2019, 6:54 PM IST
BJP chief Amit Shah, Union minister Nitin Gadkari have arrived at a hotel in Panaji to hold meeting with Goa BJP MLAs, including Speaker Pramod Sawant.
BJP President Amit Shah,Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP Goa MLAs including Pramod Sawant arrive at a Hotel in Panaji for a meeting pic.twitter.com/Wu1DSmE2c2
Union minister Nitin Gadkari Monday evening said a consensus eluded the BJP and its allies on the next Goa chief minister following the death of Manohar Parrikar.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:49 PM IST
Last rites of Manohar Parrikar performed with full state honours
Mar 18, 2019, 5:31 PM IST
BJP President Amit Shah arrives to pay his last respects.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:29 PM IST
Huge crowd at Miramar beach; according to reports, section of people creating ruckus on being denied entry to the venue.
Thousands of people have gathered for Manohar Parrikar's funeral. Parrikar's funeral will be conducted at Miramar beach.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:17 PM IST
Parrikar's mortal remains have reached Miramar beach. Last rites currently taking place in presence of family, top leaders and thousands of followers, said reports.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:16 PM IST
“He personified humility, simplicity and compassion. The good work he has done will be remembered for years to come,” Modi tweeted on Parrikar.
Mar 18, 2019, 4:01 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who passed away battling pancreatic ailment
Mar 18, 2019, 3:38 PM IST
An artist from Amroha, Mohammad Zuhaib, pays his last respects to late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar by making a charcoal portrait.
Manohar Parrikar's body to be taken to SAG grounds, Miramar for final funeral rites
Mar 18, 2019, 3:14 PM IST
Naval Band to play King Saul's Dead March at the funeral of chief minister and former Union defence minister Manohar Parrikar
Mar 18, 2019, 3:13 PM IST
The Haryana government declared a one-day state mourning on Monday as a mark of respect to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday. "The State government has decided to observe a one-day state mourning as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary. The national flag will fly at half-mast on March 18," an order issued by Haryana Chief Secretary's office said.
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Mar 18, 2019, 8:33 am IST
Vijay Sardesai of the Goa Forward Party said that the parties were yet to reach a conclusion. The BJP said that they would get back to us later today, he said.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:33 am IST
Lobo added that a solution would be found today. He also added that the BJP MLAs have suggested the names of Vishwajit Rane and Pramod Sawant for the post.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:33 am IST
In a bid to tide over the crisis, the BJP rushed Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari to Goa. He was however unable to secure a consensus between the BJP and its alliance partners in the state. BJP MLA Michael Lobo said that MGP MLA Sudin Dhavalikar wanted to be the CM as a result of which the discussions came to a halt.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:33 am IST
The BJP with its allies has 20 MLAs in the house where the majority mark is 19. The strength of the Goa legislative assembly is 40. The BJP is backed by the Goa Forward Party, MGP and an independent. The BJP plus its allies have 36 MLAs in the house.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:33 am IST
The Congress has staked a claim to form the government in Goa and the ball currently is in the court of the Governor.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:34 am IST
The passing away of Manohar Parrikar has brought down the strength of the BJP in the Goa Legislative Assembly from 13 to 12.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:34 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the funeral today.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:34 am IST
National mourning has been declared today.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:34 am IST
Parrikar’s final journey to begin at 4 pm.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:34 am IST
The contenders for the post of CM are Shripad Naik, Goa speaker Pramod Sawant, health minister Vishwajit Rane and state BJP president Vinay Tendulkar.
Mar 18, 2019, 8:35 am IST
The new Goa CM would be sworn in today says the Deputy Speaker
Mar 18, 2019, 8:51 am IST
According to Goa CMO, Parrikar's body will be kept at the Panjim BJP head office from 9.30 am to 10.30 am after which his body will be taken to Kala Academy in Panaji for public to pay their final respects to the chief minister.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:14 am IST
BJP MLA Michael Lobo said that MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar demanded that he be made the chief minister, which has not found favour with the BJP as well as Goa Forward Party MLAs and independents.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:19 am IST
Goa will be observing a seven-day-mourning when the flag will fly at half-mast to grieve the loss of Parrikar who lost his life as the Chief Minister.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:20 am IST
The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) postponed the HSSC exam scheduled for March 18, Monday in the state due to the death of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:20 am IST
Several ministers and dignitaries are likely to be in Goa to pay homage to the late leader. Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Ministers of various BJP ruled state are likely to arrive in Goa on Monday.
Mar 18, 2019, 9:24 am IST
Visuals from outside the residence of Manohar Parrikar in Panaji, Goa
Mortal remains of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar will be brought here for people to pay last respects to him.
Goa: Visuals from BJP office in Panaji. Mortal remains of Goa CM #ManoharParrikar will be brought here for people to pay last respects to him. pic.twitter.com/zSHGEZqwBu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be leaving for Goa shortly. He will pay homage to the late leader
Mar 18, 2019, 10:45 am IST
The final rites of Mnaohar Parrikar will be performed at 5 pm on Monday at the Miramar beach here, next to the memorial of Goa's first chief minister Dayanand Bandodkar, who was also cremated there, a state BJP spokesperson said.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:14 am IST
Mortal remains of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar brought to BJP office in Panaji. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrives to pay last respects to him.
Mar 18, 2019, 11:25 am IST
Former health minister Vishwajit Rane arrives at hotel
Mar 18, 2019, 11:25 am IST
Devotees from ISKCON Goa arrive to perform kirtan for Manohar Parrikar's funeral in Panaji
Mar 18, 2019, 11:25 am IST
MGP senior leader Ramkrishna 'Sudin' Dhavalikar arrive at hotel to meet Gadkari to take final decision on candidate for CM post
Mar 18, 2019, 11:26 am IST
Wife and daughter of former deputy chief minister Francis D'Souza who recently passed away pray by the mortal remains of chief minister Manohar Parrikar
Mar 18, 2019, 11:30 am IST
Power minister Nilesh Cabral arrives at Kala Academy
Mar 18, 2019, 11:56 am IST
BJP MLA Glenn Ticlo in Panaji said,'' Definitely, among the 12 of us BJP MLAs should lead the state, it is but obvious''
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