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Topic: Pramod Sawant

Told to ‘sacrifice’, Goa BJP minister Cabral resigns to make place for Congress defector in cabinet

Aleixo Sequeira, one of the eight MLAs who defected from Congress in September last year, will be inducted into the cabinet Sunday evening.

Sonali Phogat’s family suspect foul play, demands CBI investigation of her death

Goa CM has stated that the case is being taken seriously & based on doctors & the DGP, 'it seems to be cardiac arrest'. Haryana CM among other BJP leaders tweeted his condolences.

Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM for 2nd term in presence of PM Modi

Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai administered the oath to Sawant & eight other BJP MLAs as cabinet ministers. The wearing-in ceremony was attended by several senior BJP leaders.

From Goa’s ‘accidental CM’ to triumph & 2nd term — Pramod Sawant’s journey to vindication

Sawant took the reins in 2019 amid much doubt over his abilities and comparisons to Manohar Parrikar, but led BJP to victory in polls and was elected leader of legislature party Monday.

BJP leader Pramod Sawant to continue as chief minister of Goa

In the recently-concluded state polls, BJP emerged the single largest party, winning 20 seats in the 40-member assembly.

Victorious leaders, top ministers — BJP has clear contenders for CM post in Goa & Manipur

The party has incumbent CMs in Manipur and Goa — N. Biren Singh and Pramod Sawant, respectively — and plausible alternatives from second-rung leadership.

BJP just shy of majority mark in Goa, will seek support of independents and MGP to form govt

According to Election Commission trends as of 2.10 pm, the BJP won 3 seats and was leading in 17 out of Goa's 40 seats, while the Congress was trailing with 11 seats.

If Utpal was a BJP worker, he should’ve accepted the alternative seat, says Pramod Sawant

In an exclusive interview, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said BJP will come to power in Goa with more than 22 seats in the 40-member assembly.

To attend parties, visit restaurants in Goa, be full vaccinated or show Covid negative report

The announcement comes a day after the Goa govt decided not to impose a night curfew in the state so that tourism isn't hampered.

Navy cancels flag hoisting programme in Goa’s Jacinto Island after local residents object

Goa CM Pramod Sawant has said it was 'unfortunate and shameful' that some people on the island were objecting to the hoisting of the flag, & said anti-national activities will be dealt with an 'iron fist'.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.