Panaji, Aug 4 (PTI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, and urged him to expedite political reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the 40-member legislative assembly of the state.
In a post on X after the meeting, Sawant said Shah gave a “positive assurance” on his appeal.
“Grateful for his positive assurance on my request to expedite political reservation for the Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly,” the CM said.
Sawant also briefed Shah about various initiatives and development works being undertaken by the Goa government, and sought his continued guidance.
During the meeting, the CM invited Shah to attend the presentation ceremony of the President of India’s Police Colours to the Goa Police.
On behalf of the BJP’s Goa unit, Sawant also invited the Union Home Minister to inaugurate the party’s new state headquarters.
The issue of political reservation for the ST community has gained prominence in Goa following the granting of ST status to several communities in the state in recent years.
Assembly elections in Goa will be held early next year. PTI RPS NP
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