Goa Chief Minister

"Still Waiting For BJP To Make Me Chief Minister": Goa Assembly Speaker

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

Goa Assembly's acting Speaker Michael Lobo Thursday said he would prefer to be the Chief Minister if given a chance by his party BJP instead of becoming a full-time Speaker.

Manohar Parrikar's Son Among 2 Shortlisted By BJP For Panaji Bypoll In Goa

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2019

Utpal Parrikar, the elder son of late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, is one of the two people shortlisted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to contest the upcoming bypoll in the Panaji Assembly seat, a party leader said on Thursday.

Goa Priest Apologises For Remarks Against PM, Amit Shah, Manohar Parrikar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 17, 2019

The Catholic priest who had allegedly made statements against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday tendered an "unconditional apology" after he was found guilty of violating the poll code.

Minority Community In Goa Will Vote For BJP: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday expressed confidence that members from the minority community in the coastal state will vote for the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Complaint Against Goa Chief Minister For Poll Code Violation

India News | ANI | Saturday April 6, 2019

A complaint has been filed against Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for allegedly violating the election's Model Code of Conduct by holding meetings with government officers.

"Continue His Legacy": Manohar Parrikar's Sons Hint At Joining Politics

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 30, 2019

Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's sons released a statement Saturday hinting they could enter politics to "continue the legacy" of their father's "dedication to the state and the nation".

"Will Decide When Time Is Right": Manohar Parrikar's Son On Panaji Bypoll

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 29, 2019

Utpal Parrikar, the elder son of former Goa chief minister and BJP leader Manohar Parrikar, said today that he has not yet thought about contesting the Panaji by-election and would take a call on it at the "right time".

Day After Joining BJP, Manohar Ajgaonkar Made Deputy Goa Chief Minister

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2019

A day after Goa Tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar broke away from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and joined the BJP, he was on Thursday designated as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.

MGP Lawmaker Deepak Pawaskar To Be Inducted Into Goa Government Tonight

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will be inducting former MGP lawmaker Dipak Pawaskar, who has merged the legislative wing of the party with the BJP, into the state cabinet at 11.30 pm on Wednesday, a senior official said.

Goa Chief Minister Drops Deputy After 2 am Switch By Lawmakers: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Sreenivasan Jain, Saurabh Gupta | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today dropped his deputy Sudin Dhavalikar, hours after two lawmakers of ally MGP merged the party with the ruling BJP in another late-night political twist in the tiny seaside state. Mr Dhavalikar, the third lawmaker of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), had stayed away from the 2 am defection that was sancti...

Manohar Parrikar's Ashes Kept At Maharashtra BJP Headquarters

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 25, 2019

An urn containing the ashes of former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was brought to the Maharashtra BJP headquarters Sunday evening for people to pay tributes.

BJP Wants Manohar Parrikar's Sons To Join Party

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 25, 2019

Former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's sons Utpal and Abhijat, have been formally requested by the party high command to join the BJP, state party president Vinay Tendulkar said on Monday.

Fake Accounts Of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Pop Up On Social Media

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 24, 2019

Several fake Twitter and Facebook accounts have been created in the name of Pramod Sawant since he was sworn in as Goa Chief Minister, his office has said.

Appointment Of Deputy Chief Ministers In Goa Violated Model Code: Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 23, 2019

The Congress on Saturday accused Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant of violating the Model Code of Conduct by appointing deputy chief ministers.

New Goa Chief Minister Calls On PM Modi, President During First Delhi Trip

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 23, 2019

Three days after taking charge, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, his office said.