<p>Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-chief-minister-pramod-sawant-seeks-resignations-of-four-ministers-235370&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC28vc-7HjAhWP6XMBHVlWCsQQFjAAegQIBRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0fHhDaOFlP2RsyULNEBuY3">Chief Minister Pramod Sawant</a>-led BJP government here.</p>

<p>The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues.</p>

<p>This comes soon after four ministers -- Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sardesai, Rohan Khaunte, Vinod Paliencar, and Jayesh Salongakar were sacked from the ministry to accommodate the Congress MLAs who defected to the BJP.BJP MLA Michael Lobo, who resigned from the post of Deputy Speaker, also joined the government as a minister.</p>

<p>Earlier, Sawant had sought the resignation of four of his ministers -- three of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-decision-on-cabinet-reshuffle-central-leadership-to-take-call-pramod-sawant-234847">Goa</a> Forward Party and an independent, but they refused.</p>

<p>Speaker Rajesh Patnekar has said that the Assembly will function as the per schedule.</p>

<p>"Though new ministers have been inducted, the Assembly will go on as per the schedule.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new ministers will have to study their portfolios while answering questions on the floor of the House."</p>

<p>"As far as I am concerned, there is no rescheduling of the Assembly and the Congress party will have to give the name of Leader of Opposition by Monday," Patnekar told ANI.</p>

<p>On the night of July 10, Chief Minister Sawant had gone to Delhi along with 10 MLAs to meet senior BJP leaders including working president JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the development.</p>

<p>Following this, the rebel MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.</p>

<p>With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has been reduced to five.</p>

<p>The MLAs who defected include Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D`Sa.</p>


Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant-led BJP government here. The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues.

Four legislators, including three Congress defectors, on Saturday took oath as ministers in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant-led BJP government here. The three Congress legislators who were made ministers are Chandrakant Kavelkar, Jennifer Monserrate, and Filipe Nery Rodrigues. This comes soon after four ministers -- Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sardesai, Rohan Khaunte, Vinod Paliencar, and Jayesh Salongakar were sacked from the ministry to accommodate the Congress MLAs who defected to the BJP.BJP MLA Michael Lobo, who resigned from the post of Deputy Speaker, also joined the government as a minister. Earlier, Sawant had sought the resignation of four of his ministers -- three of Goa Forward Party and an independent, but they refused. Speaker Rajesh Patnekar has said that the Assembly will function as the per schedule. "Though new ministers have been inducted, the Assembly will go on as per the schedule. The new ministers will have to study their portfolios while answering questions on the floor of the House." "As far as I am concerned, there is no rescheduling of the Assembly and the Congress party will have to give the name of Leader of Opposition by Monday," Patnekar told ANI. On the night of July 10, Chief Minister Sawant had gone to Delhi along with 10 MLAs to meet senior BJP leaders including working president JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the development. Following this, the rebel MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has been reduced to five. The MLAs who defected include Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D`Sa.

Goa's Cabinet reshuffle: Three Congress MLAs take oath as ministers in BJP government

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<p>Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday sought the resignation of four of his ministers as he wants to induct four new faces into the cabinet to accommodate the Congress defectors.</p>

<p>The ministers, whose resignations have been sought included three of Goa Forward Party and an independent, have not complied with the demand immediately.</p>

<p>"I have asked Goa forward party Minister Vijay Sardesai, Jayesh Salgaonkar and Vinod Palekar and one independent legislator to step down from their positions. I am inducting four new ministers in the cabinet, Sawant told ANI over phone.</p>

<p>This political development comes a day after the merger of 10 Goa Congress MLAs into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).</p>

<p>Responding to Sawant's demand, Goa Forward ministers took to the Twitter and wrote: "We are a part of the NDA and had joined the BJP-led state government after talks with the national leadership of the BJP. The present state BJP leaders were not part of the discussions then."</p>

<p>"As such we will take appropriate steps only after talking with NDA leadership at Centre. We have not yet received any official communication from BJP central leaders. On the contrary, we have received indications that the matter will be sorted out amicably," another tweet read.</p>

<p>On the night of July 10, Goa CM Sawant had arrived in Delhi along with 10 MLAs to meet senior party leaders including working President JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss strategy and further political developments.</p>

<p>Following this, the rebel MLAs joined the party in Delhi in presence of Working President J P Nadda and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ahead of speculated induction of some of them in the state Cabinet next day.</p>

<p>With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has reduced to mere five.</p>

<p>These MLAs include -- Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D'Sa.</p>

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday sought the resignation of four of his ministers as he wants to induct four new faces into the cabinet to accommodate the Congress defectors.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday sought the resignation of four of his ministers as he wants to induct four new faces into the cabinet to accommodate the Congress defectors. The ministers, whose resignations have been sought included three of Goa Forward Party and an independent, have not complied with the demand immediately. "I have asked Goa forward party Minister Vijay Sardesai, Jayesh Salgaonkar and Vinod Palekar and one independent legislator to step down from their positions. I am inducting four new ministers in the cabinet, Sawant told ANI over phone. This political development comes a day after the merger of 10 Goa Congress MLAs into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Responding to Sawant's demand, Goa Forward ministers took to the Twitter and wrote: "We are a part of the NDA and had joined the BJP-led state government after talks with the national leadership of the BJP. The present state BJP leaders were not part of the discussions then." "As such we will take appropriate steps only after talking with NDA leadership at Centre. We have not yet received any official communication from BJP central leaders. On the contrary, we have received indications that the matter will be sorted out amicably," another tweet read. On the night of July 10, Goa CM Sawant had arrived in Delhi along with 10 MLAs to meet senior party leaders including working President JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss strategy and further political developments. Following this, the rebel MLAs joined the party in Delhi in presence of Working President J P Nadda and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ahead of speculated induction of some of them in the state Cabinet next day. With 10 MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House has reduced to mere five. These MLAs include -- Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D'Sa.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant seeks resignations of four ministers

<p>Following the merger of 10 Congress MLAs into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that it is upon Central leadership to take any decision regarding making any changes in the Goa cabinet.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI before leaving for Delhi along with 10 newly-inducted MLAs, Sawant replied to a question about the prospects of dropping any minister from its coalition partners to accommodate newly joined MLAs.</p>

<p>"No decision has been taken yet. The central leadership will take the decision regarding this", said Sawant.</p>

<p>He also said that the merger of MLAs has been unconditional.</p>

<p>"Ten MLAs along with their opposition leaders have merged into BJP. BJP's strength which was 17 has become 27 now. They have come for the development of the state and their constituency. They have not put any conditions. It is an unconditional merger", Goa CM said.</p>

<p>Ten Goa Congress MLAs, who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have reached Delhi along with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to meet Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah.</p>

<p>In a major political development, a group of ten MLAs from Congress party in Goa had severed ties with their party on Wednesday evening to merge themselves with BJP.</p>

<p>The group of Congress leaders led by Kavlekar met Speaker Patnekar in the evening to give a letter informing him about their decision.</p>

<p>Other MLAs include - Atanasio Monserratte, Jeniffer Monserratte, Francis Silveira, Philip Nery Rodrigues, Cleaofacio Dias, Wilfred D'Sa, Nilkant Halarnkar and Isidor Fernandes.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also present when the entire group of legislators arrived at the assembly complex.</p>

<p>Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly Michael Lobo was also present with them. With ten MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House was reduced to mere five.&nbsp;</p>


Following the merger of 10 Congress MLAs into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that it is upon Central leadership to take any decision regarding making any changes in the Goa cabinet.

Following the merger of 10 Congress MLAs into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that it is upon Central leadership to take any decision regarding making any changes in the Goa cabinet. Speaking to ANI before leaving for Delhi along with 10 newly-inducted MLAs, Sawant replied to a question about the prospects of dropping any minister from its coalition partners to accommodate newly joined MLAs. "No decision has been taken yet. The central leadership will take the decision regarding this", said Sawant. He also said that the merger of MLAs has been unconditional. "Ten MLAs along with their opposition leaders have merged into BJP. BJP's strength which was 17 has become 27 now. They have come for the development of the state and their constituency. They have not put any conditions. It is an unconditional merger", Goa CM said. Ten Goa Congress MLAs, who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have reached Delhi along with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to meet Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah. In a major political development, a group of ten MLAs from Congress party in Goa had severed ties with their party on Wednesday evening to merge themselves with BJP. The group of Congress leaders led by Kavlekar met Speaker Patnekar in the evening to give a letter informing him about their decision. Other MLAs include - Atanasio Monserratte, Jeniffer Monserratte, Francis Silveira, Philip Nery Rodrigues, Cleaofacio Dias, Wilfred D'Sa, Nilkant Halarnkar and Isidor Fernandes. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also present when the entire group of legislators arrived at the assembly complex. Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly Michael Lobo was also present with them. With ten MLAs changing the sides, the strength of Congress on the floor of the House was reduced to mere five.

No decision on cabinet reshuffle, Central leadership to take call: Pramod Sawant

<p>Ten Goa Congress MLAs, who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, have left for Delhi along with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to meet Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah.</p>

<p>"We are taking the 10 Goa Congress MLAs that joined BJP, to Delhi to meet party president Amit Shah. There will be a meeting tomorrow (on Thursday), everything else will be decided there," Sawant told ANI.</p>

<p>The Congress MLAs who severed ties with the grand old party are - Chandrakant Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D'Sa.</p>

<p>"BJP has got a clear mandate today. The number of MLAs is up to 27 and with this, we can do people's work," said Goa Assembly Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo.</p>

<p>Filipe Neri Rodrigues said, "We have already joined the BJP. We are part of it now. It's a collective opinion of all the Congress legislators that BJP has got the mandate of people... What we could not deliver to the people of Goa being in Opposition, we will also try to take benefit of this government to the people."</p>


Ten Goa Congress MLAs, who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, have left for Delhi along with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to meet Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah.

Ten Goa Congress MLAs, who merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, have left for Delhi along with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to meet Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah. "We are taking the 10 Goa Congress MLAs that joined BJP, to Delhi to meet party president Amit Shah. There will be a meeting tomorrow (on Thursday), everything else will be decided there," Sawant told ANI. The Congress MLAs who severed ties with the grand old party are - Chandrakant Kavlekar, Isidore Fernandes, Francis Silveira, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, Jennifer, Atanasio Monserrate, Antonio Fernandes, Nilakanth Halarnkar, Clafacio Dias and Wilfred D'Sa. "BJP has got a clear mandate today. The number of MLAs is up to 27 and with this, we can do people's work," said Goa Assembly Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo. Filipe Neri Rodrigues said, "We have already joined the BJP. We are part of it now. It's a collective opinion of all the Congress legislators that BJP has got the mandate of people... What we could not deliver to the people of Goa being in Opposition, we will also try to take benefit of this government to the people."

10 ex-Goa Congress MLAs to meet Amit Shah today

<p>Congress leaders including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament over the political crisis in Karnataka and Goa.<br />
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Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury, Shashi Tharoor, Gaurav Gogoi, and many others joined the demonstrating lawmakers who raised slogans while carrying black and white banners.</p>

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<p>The protest comes a day after 10&nbsp;Goa Congress MLAs out of 15 split from the Congress and merged with the BJP on Wednesday, reducing the Congress strength to just five members. Strength of BJP has now risen to 27.</p>

<p>In Karnataka, Several JD(S) and Congress MLAs have resigned&nbsp;withdrawing support from the coalition government in the state.</p>

<p>Congress leaders have repeatedly accused the BJP and the Central government of orchestrating the current crisis in Karnataka and Goa, a charge the BJP has denied.<br />
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BJP leaders have asserted that the Saffron Party has nothing to do with the ongoing crisis in both states.<br />
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Congress leaders including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament over the political crisis in Karnataka and Goa. Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury, Shashi Tharoor, Gaurav Gogoi, and many others joined the demonstrating lawmakers who raised slogans while carrying black and white banners.

Congress leaders including Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament over the political crisis in Karnataka and Goa. Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury, Shashi Tharoor, Gaurav Gogoi, and many others joined the demonstrating lawmakers who raised slogans while carrying black and white banners. Delhi: Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Anand Sharma protest in front of Gandhi statue in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi tells ANI, "We are protesting against Karnataka and Goa issue" pic.twitter.com/wmZCj7Pihn — ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2019 × The protest comes a day after 10 Goa Congress MLAs out of 15 split from the Congress and merged with the BJP on Wednesday, reducing the Congress strength to just five members. Strength of BJP has now risen to 27. In Karnataka, Several JD(S) and Congress MLAs have resigned withdrawing support from the coalition government in the state. Congress leaders have repeatedly accused the BJP and the Central government of orchestrating the current crisis in Karnataka and Goa, a charge the BJP has denied. BJP leaders have asserted that the Saffron Party has nothing to do with the ongoing crisis in both states. Meanwhile, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of Congress MPs of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at Congress office in Parliament. (With inputs from agencies)

Congress leaders stage protest over political crisis in Karnataka and Goa; Sonia Gandhi meets party MPs

<p>The navies of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/germany-japan-india-brazil-absolutely-needed-at-unsc-says-french-envoy-at-un-216576">India and France</a> began joint military exercise, 'Varuna' on Monday along the Goa coast.</p>

<p>The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be held off Goa from May 7th to May 10th and will include anti-submarine exercises, live firing drills, naval helicopter operations, and basic to advanced-level exercises for carrier-borne fighter aircraft. The second sea phase will take place off Djibouti later in the month, according to the Indian Navy.</p>

<p>Named after sea god, 'Varuna' - the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/excercise-milan-indias-naval-23-nation-naval-excercise-is-provocative-say-chinese-observerers-34216"> joint Navy exercise</a> between the two countries, first commenced in 1993 and since then has played a key role in strengthening relations of India and France.</p>

<p>"Varuna is stepping up in scope and complexity this year to the highest interoperability level as operations will be conducted in all three dimensions - below, on and above the sea," commander of the French carrier strike group, rear admiral Olivier Lebas, said.</p>

<p>The harbour and sea phases of the exercise are aimed at sharpening skills for naval operations for both sides across the broad spectrum, with increased focus on tactical scenario. Both navies will also send sea riders to each others' ships to foster mutual understanding and interaction.</p>

<p>"Underscoring the shared interest and the commitment of both nations in promoting maritime security, the 2019 edition witnesses the participation of greater numbers and types of naval units from both sides, including ships, submarines, and various aircraft," commander of the Indian Navy, rear admiral Sanjay Jasjit, said.</p>


The navies of India and France began joint military exercise, 'Varuna' on Monday along the Goa coast. The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be held off Goa from May 7th to May 10th and will include anti-submarine exercises, live firing drills, naval helicopter operations, and basic to advanced-level exercises for carrier-borne fighter aircraft.

The navies of India and France began joint military exercise, 'Varuna' on Monday along the Goa coast. The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be held off Goa from May 7th to May 10th and will include anti-submarine exercises, live firing drills, naval helicopter operations, and basic to advanced-level exercises for carrier-borne fighter aircraft. The second sea phase will take place off Djibouti later in the month, according to the Indian Navy. Named after sea god, 'Varuna' - the joint Navy exercise between the two countries, first commenced in 1993 and since then has played a key role in strengthening relations of India and France. "Varuna is stepping up in scope and complexity this year to the highest interoperability level as operations will be conducted in all three dimensions - below, on and above the sea," commander of the French carrier strike group, rear admiral Olivier Lebas, said. The harbour and sea phases of the exercise are aimed at sharpening skills for naval operations for both sides across the broad spectrum, with increased focus on tactical scenario. Both navies will also send sea riders to each others' ships to foster mutual understanding and interaction. "Underscoring the shared interest and the commitment of both nations in promoting maritime security, the 2019 edition witnesses the participation of greater numbers and types of naval units from both sides, including ships, submarines, and various aircraft," commander of the Indian Navy, rear admiral Sanjay Jasjit, said.

India, France begin joint naval exercise along Goa coast

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WION Traveller S2 Episode 25 – Verlem: Goa's secret hill station

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WION Traveller S2 Episode 24 – Goa: A feast fit for Kings

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WION Traveller S2 Episode 22 – Stand up Guys in Goa

<p>Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that there have been several instances of faulty electronic voting machines in Goa during polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>In a series of tweets, Kejriwal tagged reports of alleged faulty electronic voting machines.</p>

<p>Tagging a news report which claimed that "faulty EVM in a booth at Kizhakke Nalpathu near Cherthala was replaced after it was found that all votes were getting registered to BJP", Kejriwal said, "Absolutely shocking. All faulty EVMs deliver votes to BJP".</p>

<p>In another instance, he shared the party's Goa convenor Elvis Gomes' tweet, "Election of shame? Mock poll with 9 votes for each of 6 candidates in booth no 31 in 34 AC in Goa. Total count BJP gets 17, Cong 9, Aap 8. Ind 1. Robbery."</p>

<p>Replying to Gomes' tweet, he said, "Faulty EVM in Goa also transfers other votes to BJP. Are these really faulty or programmed in this fashion?"</p>

<p>He shared another tweet of a citizen who alleged that "in Kerala if you press 'Hand' symbol, light shows as 'Lotus'. How is that all 'faulty EVMs' select only BJP?" to which Kejriwal said "another faulty EVM voting for BJP".</p>

<p>In the third phase of elections, about 18.56 crore voters are eligible for voting, for which 2.10 lakh polling booths/stations have been set up.</p>

<p>Besides all seats in Gujarat (26) and Kerala (20), voting will be held in four seats in Assam, five in Bihar, seven in Chhattisgarh, 14 each in Karnataka and Maharashtra, six in Odisha, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, five in West Bengal, two in Goa, and one each in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Tripura.&nbsp;</p>


Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that there have been several instances of faulty electronic voting machines in Goa during polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that there have been several instances of faulty electronic voting machines in Goa during polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections. In a series of tweets, Kejriwal tagged reports of alleged faulty electronic voting machines. Tagging a news report which claimed that "faulty EVM in a booth at Kizhakke Nalpathu near Cherthala was replaced after it was found that all votes were getting registered to BJP", Kejriwal said, "Absolutely shocking. All faulty EVMs deliver votes to BJP". In another instance, he shared the party's Goa convenor Elvis Gomes' tweet, "Election of shame? Mock poll with 9 votes for each of 6 candidates in booth no 31 in 34 AC in Goa. Total count BJP gets 17, Cong 9, Aap 8. Ind 1. Robbery." Replying to Gomes' tweet, he said, "Faulty EVM in Goa also transfers other votes to BJP. Are these really faulty or programmed in this fashion?" He shared another tweet of a citizen who alleged that "in Kerala if you press 'Hand' symbol, light shows as 'Lotus'. How is that all 'faulty EVMs' select only BJP?" to which Kejriwal said "another faulty EVM voting for BJP". In the third phase of elections, about 18.56 crore voters are eligible for voting, for which 2.10 lakh polling booths/stations have been set up. Besides all seats in Gujarat (26) and Kerala (20), voting will be held in four seats in Assam, five in Bihar, seven in Chhattisgarh, 14 each in Karnataka and Maharashtra, six in Odisha, 10 in Uttar Pradesh, five in West Bengal, two in Goa, and one each in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Tripura.

Kejriwal alleges several instances of faulty EVMs in polls in Goa

<p>Income Tax officials are conducting searches at 50 locations including the premises of&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath's aides, reported news agency ANI.</p>

<p>According to the report, a&nbsp;search is underway at Bhopal residence of Praveen Kakkar, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Kamal Nath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Searches are also underway at his residence and official premises in Indore, the report added.</p>

<p>The premises of Ratul Puri, Amira Group and Moser Bayer are also being searched, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ratul Puri, the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, recently appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I-T Sources: I-T dept is conducting searches at 50 locations. Searches underway at locations of MP Chief Minister's OSD, Ratul Puri, Amira Group&amp;Moser Bayer. Searches also underway in Bhopal* ,Indore,Goa&amp; 35 locations in Delhi. More than 300 I-T officials conducting the searches. <a href="https://t.co/x5wkkEE01p">https://t.co/x5wkkEE01p</a></p>
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<p>Searches are underway in Bhopal, Indore, Goa and 35 locations in Delhi, the report added.</p>

<p>More than 300 I-T officials conducting the searches.</p>

<p>ANI also tweeted pictures of cash recovered during the raid at residential premises of Prateek Joshi in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>The pictures were provided by I-T sources, the report claimed.&nbsp;</p>


Income Tax officials are conducting searches at 50 locations including the premises of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath's aides, reported news agency ANI.

Income Tax officials are conducting searches at 50 locations including the premises of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath's aides, reported news agency ANI. According to the report, a search is underway at Bhopal residence of Praveen Kakkar, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Kamal Nath. Searches are also underway at his residence and official premises in Indore, the report added. The premises of Ratul Puri, Amira Group and Moser Bayer are also being searched, the report added. Indore: Visuals from official premises of Praveen Kakkar, OSD to Madhya Pradesh CM, where income-tax officials are conducting a raid. pic.twitter.com/fWoOS4qT4o — ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2019 × Ratul Puri, the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, recently appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case. I-T Sources: I-T dept is conducting searches at 50 locations. Searches underway at locations of MP Chief Minister's OSD, Ratul Puri, Amira Group&Moser Bayer. Searches also underway in Bhopal* ,Indore,Goa& 35 locations in Delhi. More than 300 I-T officials conducting the searches. https://t.co/x5wkkEE01p — ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2019 × Searches are underway in Bhopal, Indore, Goa and 35 locations in Delhi, the report added. More than 300 I-T officials conducting the searches. ANI also tweeted pictures of cash recovered during the raid at residential premises of Prateek Joshi in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The pictures were provided by I-T sources, the report claimed.

Income Tax officials raid premises of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath's aides

<p>Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant dropped deputy chief minister and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Sudin Dhavalikar from ministry hours after 2 MGP MLAs joined BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two of the three MGP MLAs in Goa early Wednesday merged their party's legislative wing with the BJP, which now has 14 legislators in the 36-member state assembly.</p>

<p>Legislators Manohar Ajgaonkar and Dipak Pawaskar gave a letter to merge the MGP legislature party with the BJP to officiating Goa Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo at 1:45 am.</p>

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<p>However, Sudin Dhavalikar, the third MGP MLA, did not sign the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Ajgaonkar is tourism minister, Dhavalikar is a deputy chief minister in the BJP-led state government in Goa.</p>


Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant dropped deputy chief minister and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Sudin Dhavalikar from ministry hours after 2 MGP MLAs joined BJP.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant dropped deputy chief minister and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Sudin Dhavalikar from ministry hours after 2 MGP MLAs joined BJP. Two of the three MGP MLAs in Goa early Wednesday merged their party's legislative wing with the BJP, which now has 14 legislators in the 36-member state assembly. Legislators Manohar Ajgaonkar and Dipak Pawaskar gave a letter to merge the MGP legislature party with the BJP to officiating Goa Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo at 1:45 am. Governor of Goa Mridula Sinha accepts the recommendation of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that Sudin Dhavalikar (in file pic) shall cease to be a Minister in the Council of Ministers, with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/GdMT1dCXEW — ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2019 × However, Sudin Dhavalikar, the third MGP MLA, did not sign the letter. While Ajgaonkar is tourism minister, Dhavalikar is a deputy chief minister in the BJP-led state government in Goa.

Goa CM drops deputy Sudin Dhavalikar, hours after 2 lawmakers from his party join BJP

<p>Minister for Arts and Culture Govind Gaude has ordered an inquiry into alleged purification rituals held at Kala Academy, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-bids-farewell-to-goa-chief-minister-manohar-parrikar-204123">late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar</a>'s body was kept for public homage.</p>

<p>"I have taken a strong note of some activities carried out in the Kala Academy premises as rituals today. I have ordered an inquiry into it. We cannot promote or patronise unscientific activities inside government buildings," Gaude said in a Facebook post.</p>

<p>Parrikar, a senior BJP leader, died on March 17 evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63.</p>

<p>A day after his death, Parrikar's mortal remains were kept at the Kala Academy in Panaji for public to pay their last respects before his last rites.</p>


Minister for Arts and Culture Govind Gaude has ordered an inquiry into alleged purification rituals held at Kala Academy, where late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's body was kept for public homage.

Minister for Arts and Culture Govind Gaude has ordered an inquiry into alleged purification rituals held at Kala Academy, where late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's body was kept for public homage. "I have taken a strong note of some activities carried out in the Kala Academy premises as rituals today. I have ordered an inquiry into it. We cannot promote or patronise unscientific activities inside government buildings," Gaude said in a Facebook post. Parrikar, a senior BJP leader, died on March 17 evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63. A day after his death, Parrikar's mortal remains were kept at the Kala Academy in Panaji for public to pay their last respects before his last rites.

Parrikar death: Goa minister orders probe into 'purification' ritual performed at Kala Academy

<p>A day after Bhartiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as the new chief minister of Goa following the demise of Manohar Parrikar, the new CM is all set to prove the majority of his government in the floor test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.</p>

<p>The test will be conducted at a special session called by Governor Mridula Sinha in&nbsp;the Assembly at 11:30 am</p>

<p>The BJP-led government in the coastal state claims support of 21 MLAs - 12 from the BJP, three each of allies Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and three Independents.</p>

<p>The strength of the 40-member House has been reduced to 36 due to the death of chief minister Manohar Parrikar, BJP MLA Francis D'Souza and resignations of two Congress MLAs Subhash Shirodkar and Dayanand Sopte.</p>

<p>Congress is the single largest party in the state with 14 MLAs. There is also an NCP legislator in the House.</p>

<p>Sawant took oath as the new chief minister of the state in the wee hours of Tuesday, hours after the cremation of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar who died Sunday after a long battle with Cancer.</p>

<p>The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents.</p>

<p>All the MLAs supporting the coalition were present at the swearing-in ceremony.</p>

<p>Before taking oath as chief minister, Sawant resigned from the Speaker's post.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


A day after Bhartiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as the new chief minister of Goa following the demise of Manohar Parrikar, the new CM is all set to prove the majority of his government in the floor test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

A day after Bhartiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as the new chief minister of Goa following the demise of Manohar Parrikar, the new CM is all set to prove the majority of his government in the floor test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. The test will be conducted at a special session called by Governor Mridula Sinha in the Assembly at 11:30 am The BJP-led government in the coastal state claims support of 21 MLAs - 12 from the BJP, three each of allies Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and three Independents. The strength of the 40-member House has been reduced to 36 due to the death of chief minister Manohar Parrikar, BJP MLA Francis D'Souza and resignations of two Congress MLAs Subhash Shirodkar and Dayanand Sopte. Congress is the single largest party in the state with 14 MLAs. There is also an NCP legislator in the House. Sawant took oath as the new chief minister of the state in the wee hours of Tuesday, hours after the cremation of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar who died Sunday after a long battle with Cancer. The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents. All the MLAs supporting the coalition were present at the swearing-in ceremony. Before taking oath as chief minister, Sawant resigned from the Speaker's post. (With inputs from PTI)

New Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to face floor test today

<p>BJP's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pramod-sawant-parrikar-loyalist-and-rss-man-rises-to-top-as-goa-cm-204187">Pramod Sawant</a> on Tuesday took oath as Goa's 11th chief minister. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-pramod-sawant-takes-oath-as-goa-chief-minister-says-will-never-be-able-to-do-as-much-as-parrikar-204182">The swearing-in ceremony took place in the wee hours, around 2am, on Tuesday</a>. Shortly after the ceremony ended, Sawant interacted with media and stated that he will give his best to provide stability to Goa. He remembered Parrikar and said his political career began all because of the former late Goa CM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible," Sawant said shortly after taking office. He added that it was Parrikar who had brought him into politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The 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," Sawant said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sawant took charge as Goa's chief minister after the demise of Manohar Parrikar who was battling a pancreatic ailment for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>46-year-old Sawant is a two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa and served as the Speaker of the state Assembly before taking charge as Goa CM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant's swearing-in early Tuesday capped a hectic day of parleying between the BJP and its allies after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday. He was cremated on Monday evening, and Sawant was sworn in a few hours later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two deputy chief ministerships were how the deadlock was broken — Dhavalikar and Sardesai had both staked a claim to the chief ministership, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


BJP's Pramod Sawant on Tuesday took oath as Goa's 11th chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the wee hours, around 2am, on Tuesday. Shortly after the ceremony ended, Sawant interacted with media and stated that he will give his best to provide stability to Goa.

BJP's Pramod Sawant on Tuesday took oath as Goa's 11th chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the wee hours, around 2am, on Tuesday. Shortly after the ceremony ended, Sawant interacted with media and stated that he will give his best to provide stability to Goa. He remembered Parrikar and said his political career began all because of the former late Goa CM. "I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible," Sawant said shortly after taking office. He added that it was Parrikar who had brought him into politics. "The 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," Sawant said. Pramod Sawant: 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. #Goa pic.twitter.com/Y6pBz3rbsL — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2019 × Sawant took charge as Goa's chief minister after the demise of Manohar Parrikar who was battling a pancreatic ailment for a long time. 46-year-old Sawant is a two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa and served as the Speaker of the state Assembly before taking charge as Goa CM. Sawant's swearing-in early Tuesday capped a hectic day of parleying between the BJP and its allies after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday. He was cremated on Monday evening, and Sawant was sworn in a few hours later. The two deputy chief ministerships were how the deadlock was broken — Dhavalikar and Sardesai had both staked a claim to the chief ministership, news agency PTI reported. The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents. (With inputs from agencies)

Whatever I am today is all due to Manohar Parrikar: New Goa CM Pramod Sawant

<p>The BJP's Pramod Sawant was sworn in as chief minister of Goa at 1.50 am on Tuesday. Eleven ministers were sworn in along with him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible," Sawant said shortly after taking office. He added that it was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/life-and-times-of-manohar-parrikar-203926#parrikars-early-life-203917">Parrikar</a> who had brought him into politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant said his aim would be to provide "stability and move ahead together with all allies". He added that "it'll be my responsibility to complete the incomplete works."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant, who used to be Speaker of the assembly, will have two deputy chief ministers&nbsp;which is unprecedented for Goa.&nbsp;The two deputy CMs are Sudhin Dhavalikar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Vijay Sardesai of the Goa Forward Party.</p>

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<p>Sawant's swearing in early Tuesday capped a hectic day of parleying between the BJP and its allies after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday. He was cremated on Monday evening, and Sawant was sworn in a few hours later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two deputy chief ministerships were how the deadlock was broken — Dhavalikar and&nbsp;Sardesai had both staked a claim to the chief ministership.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, the party's Goa in-charge, was present at Sawant's swearing-in ceremony. It was Gadkari who led the discussions over the chief ministership with the BJP's allies but the news agency PTI reported that BJP president Amit Shah finally stepped in to break the deadlock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents.</p>

<p>All the MLAs supporting the coalition were present at the swearing-in ceremony.</p>

<p>Before taking oath as chief minister, Sawant resigned from the Speaker's post.</p>

<p>Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo will officiate as Speaker till elections for the post are held.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant had been scheduled to be sworn in at 11 pm but there was an unexplained delay for another two hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parrikar had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for the last two years;&nbsp;his health had dipped suddenly over the last two days.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-surgical-strikes-to-signing-rafale-deal-parrikar-had-short-but-an-eventful-term-as-defence-minister-203935">Parrikar was cremated with state honours</a> on Monday at Goa's Miramar beach, with thousands bidding the affable politician a fond farewell.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


The BJP's Pramod Sawant was sworn in as chief minister of Goa at 1.50 am on Tuesday. Eleven ministers were sworn in along with him. "I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible," Sawant said shortly after taking office.

The BJP's Pramod Sawant was sworn in as chief minister of Goa at 1.50 am on Tuesday. Eleven ministers were sworn in along with him. "I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible," Sawant said shortly after taking office. He added that it was Parrikar who had brought him into politics. Sawant said his aim would be to provide "stability and move ahead together with all allies". He added that "it'll be my responsibility to complete the incomplete works." Sawant, who used to be Speaker of the assembly, will have two deputy chief ministers which is unprecedented for Goa. The two deputy CMs are Sudhin Dhavalikar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Vijay Sardesai of the Goa Forward Party. Pramod Sawant: 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. #Goa pic.twitter.com/Y6pBz3rbsL — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2019 × Sawant's swearing in early Tuesday capped a hectic day of parleying between the BJP and its allies after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday. He was cremated on Monday evening, and Sawant was sworn in a few hours later. The two deputy chief ministerships were how the deadlock was broken — Dhavalikar and Sardesai had both staked a claim to the chief ministership. Newly-appointed Goa CM Pramod Sawant: I have to provide a stability & move ahead together with all allies. It'll be my responsibility to complete the incomplete works. I will not be able to work as much as Manohar Parrikar ji but I will definitely try to work as much as possible. pic.twitter.com/BImogFkxp0 — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2019 × Senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, the party's Goa in-charge, was present at Sawant's swearing-in ceremony. It was Gadkari who led the discussions over the chief ministership with the BJP's allies but the news agency PTI reported that BJP president Amit Shah finally stepped in to break the deadlock. The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents. All the MLAs supporting the coalition were present at the swearing-in ceremony. Before taking oath as chief minister, Sawant resigned from the Speaker's post. Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo will officiate as Speaker till elections for the post are held. Sawant had been scheduled to be sworn in at 11 pm but there was an unexplained delay for another two hours. Parrikar had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for the last two years; his health had dipped suddenly over the last two days. Parrikar was cremated with state honours on Monday at Goa's Miramar beach, with thousands bidding the affable politician a fond farewell. (With inputs from PTI)

BJP's Pramod Sawant sworn in as new Goa chief minister, says 'will never be able to do as much as Parrikar'

<p>From being an Ayurveda practitioner to being the Goa chief minister, 46-year-old Pramod Sawant has come a long way.</p>

<p>The two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa, Sawant, who was Speaker of the state Assembly, is a dedicated RSS worker.</p>

<p>The politician, recently seen in the RSS uniform at a Sangh event, was sworn in as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-pramod-sawant-takes-oath-as-goa-chief-minister-says-will-never-be-able-to-do-as-much-as-parrikar-204182">new chief minister of Goa in the wee hours of Tuesday</a> following Manohar Parrikar's death.</p>

<p>His elevation to the top post in the coastal state followed hectic parleys between the BJP and its alliance partners.</p>

<p>Sawant's political career began in the BJP as a youth leader. A staunch Parrikar supporter, he had worked closely with the late leader.</p>

<p>He won the 2012 and 2017 Assembly elections from North Goa's Sankhalim constituency, which used to be a Congress stronghold.</p>

<p>He was among the few BJP MLAs who got re-elected in their constituencies during the state polls two years ago when the party managed to win only 13 seats as compared to&nbsp;21 in the 2012 elections.</p>

<p>When Parrikar cobbled up an alliance with the Goa Forward Party, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Independents in 2017 despite the Congress being the single largest party, Sawant was elected the Assembly Speaker.</p>

<p>He is a former chairman of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, a special purpose vehicle set up by Parrikar to take up various infrastructure works in the coastal state.</p>

<p>Sawant holds a Bachelor's Degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery from Ganga Education Society's Ayurvedic College in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.</p>

<p>His wife Sulakshana heads the BJP Mahila Morcha in Goa.&nbsp;</p>


From being an Ayurveda practitioner to being the Goa chief minister, 46-year-old Pramod Sawant has come a long way. The two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa, Sawant, who was Speaker of the state Assembly, is a dedicated RSS worker.

From being an Ayurveda practitioner to being the Goa chief minister, 46-year-old Pramod Sawant has come a long way. The two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa, Sawant, who was Speaker of the state Assembly, is a dedicated RSS worker. The politician, recently seen in the RSS uniform at a Sangh event, was sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa in the wee hours of Tuesday following Manohar Parrikar's death. His elevation to the top post in the coastal state followed hectic parleys between the BJP and its alliance partners. Sawant's political career began in the BJP as a youth leader. A staunch Parrikar supporter, he had worked closely with the late leader. He won the 2012 and 2017 Assembly elections from North Goa's Sankhalim constituency, which used to be a Congress stronghold. He was among the few BJP MLAs who got re-elected in their constituencies during the state polls two years ago when the party managed to win only 13 seats as compared to 21 in the 2012 elections. When Parrikar cobbled up an alliance with the Goa Forward Party, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Independents in 2017 despite the Congress being the single largest party, Sawant was elected the Assembly Speaker. He is a former chairman of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, a special purpose vehicle set up by Parrikar to take up various infrastructure works in the coastal state. Sawant holds a Bachelor's Degree in Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery from Ganga Education Society's Ayurvedic College in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. His wife Sulakshana heads the BJP Mahila Morcha in Goa.

Pramod Sawant, Parrikar loyalist and RSS man, rises to top as Goa CM

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as Goa's 11th Chief Minister on Tuesday. Sawant announced that a floor test will be conducted on Wednesday to prove the majority of BJP-led coalition government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant also stated that there will two deputy chief ministers in his government, namely - Vijay Sardesai and Sudin Dhavalikar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new Goa CM requested party workers and wellwishers to not congratulate him or welcome him with flowers and bouquets during the 7-day mourning period marking former Goa CM <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-surgical-strikes-to-signing-rafale-deal-parrikar-had-short-but-an-eventful-term-as-defence-minister-203935">Manohar Parrikar's demise</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-pramod-sawant-takes-oath-as-goa-chief-minister-says-will-never-be-able-to-do-as-much-as-parrikar-204182">took oath as Goa's chief minister in the wee hours of Tuesday</a>. Shortly after the taking charge, he remembered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/whatever-i-am-today-is-all-due-manohar-parrikar-new-goa-cm-pramod-sawant-204194">Parrikar</a>, stating that his political career is "all due to Parrikar". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Sawant's swearing-in early Tuesday capped a hectic day of parleying between the BJP and its allies after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday. He was cremated on Monday evening, and Sawant was sworn in a few hours later.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two deputy chief ministerships were how the deadlock was broken — Dhavalikar and Sardesai had both staked a claim to the chief ministership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents.</p>

<p>All the MLAs supporting the coalition were present at the swearing-in ceremony.</p>

<p>Before taking oath as chief minister, Sawant resigned from the Speaker's post.</p>


Bharatiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as Goa's 11th Chief Minister on Tuesday. Sawant announced that a floor test will be conducted on Wednesday to prove the majority of BJP-led coalition government.

Bharatiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant took charge as Goa's 11th Chief Minister on Tuesday. Sawant announced that a floor test will be conducted on Wednesday to prove the majority of BJP-led coalition government. Sawant also stated that there will two deputy chief ministers in his government, namely - Vijay Sardesai and Sudin Dhavalikar. The new Goa CM requested party workers and wellwishers to not congratulate him or welcome him with flowers and bouquets during the 7-day mourning period marking former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's demise. Sawant took oath as Goa's chief minister in the wee hours of Tuesday. Shortly after the taking charge, he remembered Parrikar, stating that his political career is "all due to Parrikar". Sawant's swearing-in early Tuesday capped a hectic day of parleying between the BJP and its allies after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday. He was cremated on Monday evening, and Sawant was sworn in a few hours later. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant: We are going for the floor test tomorrow. There will 2 deputy CMs in this government- Vijay Sardesai and Sudin Dhavalikar. And I request all the people to not congratulate me or welcome me with flowers during the 7-day mourning period. pic.twitter.com/984g6UohEV — ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2019 × The two deputy chief ministerships were how the deadlock was broken — Dhavalikar and Sardesai had both staked a claim to the chief ministership. The new government was sworn in with the support of 20 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and three each from GFP, MGP and Independents. All the MLAs supporting the coalition were present at the swearing-in ceremony. Before taking oath as chief minister, Sawant resigned from the Speaker's post.

Pramod Sawant takes charge as Goa CM, floor test to prove majority of his cabinet likely tomorrow

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-led-alliance-hasnt-reached-a-consensus-on-goa-chief-minister-post-203949">Goa chief minister</a> Manohar Parrikar, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikar-former-defence-minister-and-4-time-goa-cm-dead-at-63-203951">who died after a long illness</a>, would be accorded state funeral with full military honours on Monday, according to the home ministry.</p>

<p>Parrikar, 63, who had also been the defence minister, died on Sunday at his private residence in Dona Paula near the state capital after battling a pancreatic ailment since February last year.</p>

<p>MHA Joint Secretary SK Shahi, in an order issued on Sunday, said the Ministry of Defence is requested to make arrangements for state funeral with full military honours.</p>

<p>"It has been decided by the government that state funeral will be accorded to the departed dignitary," Shahi has said in the circular.</p>

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<p>The final rites of 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.</p>

<p>After Parrikar's demise on Sunday evening, the body was kept at his residence for the night.</p>

<p>"His mortal remains would be brought to the BJP office in the morning where they will be kept for an hour before being taking to the Kala Academy to allow people to pay their last respects before his final journey," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>The central government has announced national mourning on Monday, officials earlier said. The national flag will fly at half-mast across the country.&nbsp;</p>


Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who died after a long illness, would be accorded state funeral with full military honours on Monday, according to the home ministry.

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who died after a long illness, would be accorded state funeral with full military honours on Monday, according to the home ministry. Parrikar, 63, who had also been the defence minister, died on Sunday at his private residence in Dona Paula near the state capital after battling a pancreatic ailment since February last year. MHA Joint Secretary SK Shahi, in an order issued on Sunday, said the Ministry of Defence is requested to make arrangements for state funeral with full military honours. "It has been decided by the government that state funeral will be accorded to the departed dignitary," Shahi has said in the circular. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leave for #Goa shortly, to offer last respects to Goa CM #ManoharParrikar who passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/adrMxbKmJV — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2019 × The final rites of 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. After Parrikar's demise on Sunday evening, the body was kept at his residence for the night. "His mortal remains would be brought to the BJP office in the morning where they will be kept for an hour before being taking to the Kala Academy to allow people to pay their last respects before his final journey," the spokesperson said. The central government has announced national mourning on Monday, officials earlier said. The national flag will fly at half-mast across the country.

Manohar Parrikar to be accorded state funeral today with full military honours at Goa's Miramar beach

<p>Fifteen years ago, when ace shooter Tejaswini Sawant, then not so well-known, was in urgent need of funds to participate in a shooting world championship in Germany, the then Goa chief minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-bids-farewell-to-goa-chief-minister-manohar-parrikar-204123">Manohar Parrikar</a> became her ray of hope.</p>

<p>The support not only enabled the shooter from Kolhapur in Maharashtra to participate in the competition in 2005, but also became a turning point in her career as she scaled new heights thereafter, Sawant told PTI.</p>

<p>Her only regret now is that she could not thank the chief minister enough for his generosity which made a big contribution in her life and shooting career.</p>

<p>"It was a brief meeting with Parrikar along with family friend and senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil. I told Parrikar about the amount I required for the tournament. He promptly signed a cheque for the same," the ace shooter said.</p>

<p>"The amount was around Rs 1 lakh and it was the most needed help for me that changed my entire career," she said.</p>

<p>It helped Sawant move ahead as she scored 397 and 396 points out of 400, comfortably securing a place among the mainstream shooters to represent India in future international tournaments.</p>

<p>She later became the first Indian woman shooter to win a gold medal at the World Championships, with a world-record equalling score in the 50m rifle prone event in 2010 in Germany. After 2006, Sawant has won several gold and other medals in international championships.</p>

<p>"I could do it only because of two people. First, Manohar Parrikar for his trust and financial support, and then Chandrakant Patil, who took my case to Parrikar," she said.</p>

<p>She said after the early success in her career, she received offers for a job in the Goa government and financial help for travel and training expenses till she wanted to play.</p>

<p>Sawant is now an officer in Maharashtra government.</p>

<p>"I regret that I could never thank Parrikar properly for his contribution in my life and career," the shooter said while expressing grief over his demise.</p>

<p>When contacted, Patil, Maharashtra's revenue minister, said he shared close ties with Parrikar. He said when Sawant approached him, Parrikar's name came to his mind and he called him.</p>

<p>"He was like that (generous). In case of Tejaswini, Parrikar helped her in his own capacity. He didn't use government money (to give her). He spent from his pocket but never brought up the issue in our subsequent conversations," Patil recalled.&nbsp;</p>


Fifteen years ago, when ace shooter Tejaswini Sawant, then not so well-known, was in urgent need of funds to participate in a shooting world championship in Germany, the then Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar became her ray of hope.

Fifteen years ago, when ace shooter Tejaswini Sawant, then not so well-known, was in urgent need of funds to participate in a shooting world championship in Germany, the then Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar became her ray of hope. The support not only enabled the shooter from Kolhapur in Maharashtra to participate in the competition in 2005, but also became a turning point in her career as she scaled new heights thereafter, Sawant told PTI. Her only regret now is that she could not thank the chief minister enough for his generosity which made a big contribution in her life and shooting career. "It was a brief meeting with Parrikar along with family friend and senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil. I told Parrikar about the amount I required for the tournament. He promptly signed a cheque for the same," the ace shooter said. "The amount was around Rs 1 lakh and it was the most needed help for me that changed my entire career," she said. It helped Sawant move ahead as she scored 397 and 396 points out of 400, comfortably securing a place among the mainstream shooters to represent India in future international tournaments. She later became the first Indian woman shooter to win a gold medal at the World Championships, with a world-record equalling score in the 50m rifle prone event in 2010 in Germany. After 2006, Sawant has won several gold and other medals in international championships. "I could do it only because of two people. First, Manohar Parrikar for his trust and financial support, and then Chandrakant Patil, who took my case to Parrikar," she said. She said after the early success in her career, she received offers for a job in the Goa government and financial help for travel and training expenses till she wanted to play. Sawant is now an officer in Maharashtra government. "I regret that I could never thank Parrikar properly for his contribution in my life and career," the shooter said while expressing grief over his demise. When contacted, Patil, Maharashtra's revenue minister, said he shared close ties with Parrikar. He said when Sawant approached him, Parrikar's name came to his mind and he called him. "He was like that (generous). In case of Tejaswini, Parrikar helped her in his own capacity. He didn't use government money (to give her). He spent from his pocket but never brought up the issue in our subsequent conversations," Patil recalled.

When Manohar Parrikar helped ace shooter Tejaswini Sawant take aim

Thousands bid fond farewell to Manohar Parrikar

<p>BJP's Pramod Sawant will be the new chief minister of Goa, party sources said Monday.</p>

<p>Two MLAs from the BJP alliance partners will be made deputy chief ministers as part of the compromise reached with allies, they said.</p>

<p>The BJP managed to break the deadlock in Goa, offering key allies their pound of flesh, by accepting their demand for deputy CM's posts.</p>

<p>Sawant is now Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly. He will succeed Manohar Parrikar who died Sunday.</p>

<p>The two would-be Dy CMs are Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and MGP MLA Sudin Dhavalikar.</p>

<p>"We have managed to convince the alliance partners and finalised the formula of two deputy chief ministers for the state, a senior BJP functionary said.</p>

<p>The swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held at 9 pm Monday, he said.&nbsp;</p>


BJP's Pramod Sawant will be the new chief minister of Goa, party sources said Monday. Two MLAs from the BJP alliance partners will be made deputy chief ministers as part of the compromise reached with allies, they said.

BJP's Pramod Sawant will be the new chief minister of Goa, party sources said Monday. Two MLAs from the BJP alliance partners will be made deputy chief ministers as part of the compromise reached with allies, they said. The BJP managed to break the deadlock in Goa, offering key allies their pound of flesh, by accepting their demand for deputy CM's posts. Sawant is now Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly. He will succeed Manohar Parrikar who died Sunday. The two would-be Dy CMs are Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and MGP MLA Sudin Dhavalikar. "We have managed to convince the alliance partners and finalised the formula of two deputy chief ministers for the state, a senior BJP functionary said. The swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held at 9 pm Monday, he said.

BJP's Pramod Sawant to be Goa's new chief minister: Sources

India bids farewell to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikar-former-defence-minister-and-4-time-goa-cm-dead-at-63-203951">Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar</a>, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday.</p>

<p>After arriving in the coastal state, Modi reached the Kala Academy in Panaji where he paid his last respect to the 63-year-old senior leader. He met Parrikar's family members and offered his condolences to them.</p>

<p>Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman also met Parrikar's family members.</p>

<p>Earlier in New Delhi, a Union Cabinet meeting was convened to condole the demise of Parrikar, following which Modi left for Goa.</p>

<p>BJP president Amit Shah will also be in the coastal state to take part in the funeral procession of the late leader, the party said.</p>

<p>The chief minister's body has been kept at the Kala Academy to allow the public pay their tributes.</p>

<p>Earlier in the morning, his mortal remains were kept the BJP office in Panaji, located around three km from the Kala Bhawan, for the party&nbsp;<br />
leaders and workers to pay their last respects.</p>

<p>Parrikar, a four-time chief minister, died at his private residence Sunday evening after battling the pancreatic ailment since February last year. The IIT graduate represented Panaji Assembly seat in the state for over two decades.</p>

<p>Parrikar's final journey will begin after 4 pm.</p>

<p>His last rites will be performed at 5 pm at the Miramar beach here, next to the memorial of Goa's first chief minister Dayanand Bandodkar, who was also cremated there.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikar-to-be-accorded-state-funeral-today-with-full-military-honours-at-goas-miramar-beach-203983">Parrikar would be accorded a state funeral</a> with full military honours, according to the home ministry. The central government has announced national mourning on Monday.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday. After arriving in the coastal state, Modi reached the Kala Academy in Panaji where he paid his last respect to the 63-year-old senior leader.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday. After arriving in the coastal state, Modi reached the Kala Academy in Panaji where he paid his last respect to the 63-year-old senior leader. He met Parrikar's family members and offered his condolences to them. Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman also met Parrikar's family members. Earlier in New Delhi, a Union Cabinet meeting was convened to condole the demise of Parrikar, following which Modi left for Goa. BJP president Amit Shah will also be in the coastal state to take part in the funeral procession of the late leader, the party said. The chief minister's body has been kept at the Kala Academy to allow the public pay their tributes. Earlier in the morning, his mortal remains were kept the BJP office in Panaji, located around three km from the Kala Bhawan, for the party leaders and workers to pay their last respects. Parrikar, a four-time chief minister, died at his private residence Sunday evening after battling the pancreatic ailment since February last year. The IIT graduate represented Panaji Assembly seat in the state for over two decades. Parrikar's final journey will begin after 4 pm. His last rites will be performed at 5 pm at the Miramar beach here, next to the memorial of Goa's first chief minister Dayanand Bandodkar, who was also cremated there. Parrikar would be accorded a state funeral with full military honours, according to the home ministry. The central government has announced national mourning on Monday.

PM Modi pays tribute to Manohar Parrikar in Goa

Thousands pay tribute to Manohar Parrikar at Goa BJP office

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikar-an-epitome-of-simplicity-203904">Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar</a> passed away on Sunday. He was 63.</p>

<p>The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle.</p>

<p>''Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-parrikars-passing-away-search-for-new-goa-cm-set-to-begin-203910">Shri Manohar Parrikar</a>, Chief Minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity. An epitome of integrity and dedication in public life, his service to the people of Goa and of India will not be forgotten,'' Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.</p>

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<p>Sources said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/condolences-pour-in-over-sad-demise-of-goa-cm-manohar-parrikar-203909">former defence minister Parrikar</a> had been on life support system since late Saturday night.</p>

<p>The centre has announced national mourning on March 18.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikars-last-rites-to-take-place-in-panaji-on-monday-203924">A State funeral </a>will be accorded to him and National Flag will fly at half-mast in the National Capital and capitals of States and Union Terrorities.</p>

<p>Earlier today, CMO Goa tweeted that Parrikar health is 'extremely critical'&nbsp;and that doctors are trying their best.</p>

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<p>Parrikar, who was suffering from a pancreatic ailment, had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since February last year.&nbsp;</p>


Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday. He was 63. The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle. ''Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity.

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday. He was 63. The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle. ''Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity. An epitome of integrity and dedication in public life, his service to the people of Goa and of India will not be forgotten,'' Ram Nath Kovind tweeted. Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Goa, after an illness borne with fortitude and dignity. An epitome of integrity and dedication in public life, his service to the people of Goa and of India will not be forgotten #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 17, 2019 × Sources said former defence minister Parrikar had been on life support system since late Saturday night. The centre has announced national mourning on March 18. A State funeral will be accorded to him and National Flag will fly at half-mast in the National Capital and capitals of States and Union Terrorities. Earlier today, CMO Goa tweeted that Parrikar health is 'extremely critical' and that doctors are trying their best. Chief Minister @manoharparrikar's health condition is extremely critical. Doctors are trying their best. — CMO Goa (@goacm) March 17, 2019 × Parrikar, who was suffering from a pancreatic ailment, had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since February last year.

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar passes away following battle with cancer

<p>The last rites of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikar-an-epitome-of-simplicity-203904">Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar</a> will be performed at Miramar here on Monday evening, a BJP spokesperson said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-cm-manohar-parrikar-passes-away-203901">Parrikar, 63, died</a> at his private residence at Dona Paula near the state capital on Sunday evening after a long illness.</p>

<p>A four-term chief minister and former defence minister, Parrikar had been battling a pancreatic ailment since February last year. The BJP stalwart's health, which has been fluctuating for over a year, took a turn for the worse in the past two days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parrikar's mortal remains will be kept at the BJP head office from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday, before shifting them to the Kala Academy, the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>People will be allowed to pay their last respects to the chief minister at the academy between 11 am and 4 pm, he said.</p>

<p>Parrikar's final journey will begin after 4 pm when his remains will be taken to Miramar area in a procession, the spokesperson said, adding that the final rites will be performed at 5 pm.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/condolences-pour-in-over-sad-demise-of-goa-cm-manohar-parrikar-203909">central government has announced national mourning</a> on Monday, officials said.</p>

<p>The national flag will fly at half-mast in Delhi, the Union territories and state capitals.&nbsp;</p>


The last rites of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar will be performed at Miramar here on Monday evening, a BJP spokesperson said. Parrikar, 63, died at his private residence at Dona Paula near the state capital on Sunday evening after a long illness.

The last rites of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar will be performed at Miramar here on Monday evening, a BJP spokesperson said. Parrikar, 63, died at his private residence at Dona Paula near the state capital on Sunday evening after a long illness. A four-term chief minister and former defence minister, Parrikar had been battling a pancreatic ailment since February last year. The BJP stalwart's health, which has been fluctuating for over a year, took a turn for the worse in the past two days. Parrikar's mortal remains will be kept at the BJP head office from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Monday, before shifting them to the Kala Academy, the spokesperson said. People will be allowed to pay their last respects to the chief minister at the academy between 11 am and 4 pm, he said. Parrikar's final journey will begin after 4 pm when his remains will be taken to Miramar area in a procession, the spokesperson said, adding that the final rites will be performed at 5 pm. The central government has announced national mourning on Monday, officials said. The national flag will fly at half-mast in Delhi, the Union territories and state capitals.

Manohar Parrikar's last rites to take place in Panaji on Monday

<p>Condolences began pouring in from all over India the moment after the news of sad demise of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.</p>

<p>The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him an unparalleled leader in his tweet.</p>

<p>''Shri Manohar Parrikar was an unparalleled leader. A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations. Deeply saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters,'' Modi tweeted.</p>

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<p>''Saddened to know about the demise of senior BJP leader Shri Manohar Parrikar ji, Chief Minister of Goa. He always led by example in his public life &amp; was loved by masses. He will be missed by everyone of us. May God render peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti ॐ शान्ति,'' Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened to know about the demise of senior BJP leader Shri Manohar Parrikar ji, Chief Minister of Goa. He always led by example in his public life &amp; was loved by masses. He will be missed by everyone of us. May God render peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti ॐ शान्ति</p>
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<p>''Entire BJP stands firmly with Parrikar ji’s family. I along with millions of BJP karyakartas and importantly the people of Goa, who were his family, express my deepest condolences. May God give the bereaved family strength to withstand this tragic loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,'' BJP President Amit Shah tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Entire BJP stands firmly with Parrikar ji’s family. I along with millions of BJP karyakartas and importantly the people of Goa, who were his family, express my deepest condolences. May God give the bereaved family strength to withstand this tragic loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. <a href="https://t.co/HWFA4gtSnX">pic.twitter.com/HWFA4gtSnX</a></p>
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<p>"Shri Manohar Parrikar is no more. A sincere, honest and sensitive political activist. Was simple and down to earth, I learnt a lot from Shri Parrikar. As Raksha Mantri his contribution to making the armed forces a modernised, lean and mean fighting machine will remain unparalleled," tweeted Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.</p>

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<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh also recalled the honesty and integrity of the late Goa Chief Minister while expressing his condolence."Deeply saddened and pained by the demise of my dear friend and Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar. He was known for his honesty, integrity and simplicity. He served the nation and the state of Goa with great diligence. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family," he said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened and pained by the demise of my dear friend &amp; Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar. He was known for his honesty, integrity and simplicity. He served the nation and the state of Goa with great diligence. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family.</p>
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<p>Congress president Rahul Gandhi also called him one of Goa`s favourite sons and wrote, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Goa CM, Shri Manohar Parrikar Ji, who bravely battled a debilitating illness for over a year. Respected and admired across party lines, he was one of Goa`s favourite sons. My condolences to his family in this time of grief."</p>

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<p>Congress general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi recalled her only meet with Parrikar while expressing her condolence."My condolences to the bereaved family of Shri Manohar Parrikar. I met him only once when he graciously visited my mother at the hospital two years ago. May his soul rest in peace," she said.</p>

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed grief over the death of Goa Chief Minister and said, "Saddened at the passing away of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar ji. He patiently endured his illness. Condolences to his family and his admirers."Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, 63, breathed his last on Sunday evening in Goa.</p>

<p>Parrikar, who was suffering from a pancreatic ailment, had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since February last year.&nbsp;</p>


Condolences began pouring in from all over India the moment after the news of sad demise of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle.

Condolences began pouring in from all over India the moment after the news of sad demise of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him an unparalleled leader in his tweet. ''Shri Manohar Parrikar was an unparalleled leader. A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations. Deeply saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters,'' Modi tweeted. Shri Manohar Parrikar was an unparalleled leader. A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations. Deeply saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/uahXme3ifp — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2019 × ''Saddened to know about the demise of senior BJP leader Shri Manohar Parrikar ji, Chief Minister of Goa. He always led by example in his public life & was loved by masses. He will be missed by everyone of us. May God render peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti ॐ शान्ति,'' Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tweeted. Saddened to know about the demise of senior BJP leader Shri Manohar Parrikar ji, Chief Minister of Goa. He always led by example in his public life & was loved by masses. He will be missed by everyone of us. May God render peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti ॐ शान्ति — Chowkidar Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) March 17, 2019 × ''Entire BJP stands firmly with Parrikar ji’s family. I along with millions of BJP karyakartas and importantly the people of Goa, who were his family, express my deepest condolences. May God give the bereaved family strength to withstand this tragic loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,'' BJP President Amit Shah tweeted. Entire BJP stands firmly with Parrikar ji’s family. I along with millions of BJP karyakartas and importantly the people of Goa, who were his family, express my deepest condolences. May God give the bereaved family strength to withstand this tragic loss. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. pic.twitter.com/HWFA4gtSnX — Chowkidar Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 17, 2019 × "Shri Manohar Parrikar is no more. A sincere, honest and sensitive political activist. Was simple and down to earth, I learnt a lot from Shri Parrikar. As Raksha Mantri his contribution to making the armed forces a modernised, lean and mean fighting machine will remain unparalleled," tweeted Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Shri Manohar Parrikar is no more. A sincere, honest & sensitive political activist. Was simple and down to earth, I learnt a lot from Shri.Parrikar. As Raksha Mantri his contribution to making the armed forces a modernised, lean & mean fighting machine will remain unparalleled. — Chowkidar Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) March 17, 2019 × Home Minister Rajnath Singh also recalled the honesty and integrity of the late Goa Chief Minister while expressing his condolence."Deeply saddened and pained by the demise of my dear friend and Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar. He was known for his honesty, integrity and simplicity. He served the nation and the state of Goa with great diligence. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family," he said. Deeply saddened and pained by the demise of my dear friend & Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar. He was known for his honesty, integrity and simplicity. He served the nation and the state of Goa with great diligence. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. — Chowkidar Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 17, 2019 × Congress president Rahul Gandhi also called him one of Goa`s favourite sons and wrote, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Goa CM, Shri Manohar Parrikar Ji, who bravely battled a debilitating illness for over a year. Respected and admired across party lines, he was one of Goa`s favourite sons. My condolences to his family in this time of grief." I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Goa CM, Shri Manohar Parrikar Ji, who bravely battled a debilitating illness for over a year. Respected and admired across party lines, he was one of Goa’s favourite sons. My condolences to his family in this time of grief. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 17, 2019 × Congress general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi recalled her only meet with Parrikar while expressing her condolence."My condolences to the bereaved family of Shri Manohar Parrikar. I met him only once when he graciously visited my mother at the hospital two years ago. May his soul rest in peace," she said. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed grief over the death of Goa Chief Minister and said, "Saddened at the passing away of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar ji. He patiently endured his illness. Condolences to his family and his admirers."Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, 63, breathed his last on Sunday evening in Goa. Parrikar, who was suffering from a pancreatic ailment, had been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, Delhi and New York since February last year.

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<p>Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's health condition is extremely critical, his office said Sunday.</p>

<p>Parrikar, 63, is suffering from a serious pancreatic ailment and is currently at his private residence at Dona Paula near here.</p>

<p>"Chief Minister @manoharparrikar's health condition is extremely critical. Doctors are trying their best," the CMO tweeted this evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former Defence Minister's health, which has been fluctuating for a year, took a turn for the worse in the past two days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police presence around the house has also been increased. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several party leaders and allies in the state government had rushed to meet him on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>


Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's health condition is extremely critical, his office said Sunday. Parrikar, 63, is suffering from a serious pancreatic ailment and is currently at his private residence at Dona Paula near here.

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's health condition is extremely critical, his office said Sunday. Parrikar, 63, is suffering from a serious pancreatic ailment and is currently at his private residence at Dona Paula near here. "Chief Minister @manoharparrikar's health condition is extremely critical. Doctors are trying their best," the CMO tweeted this evening. The former Defence Minister's health, which has been fluctuating for a year, took a turn for the worse in the past two days. Goa Chief Minister's Office: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's health condition is extremely critical. Doctors are trying their best. pic.twitter.com/TnytsbMMzW — ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2019 × Police presence around the house has also been increased. Several party leaders and allies in the state government had rushed to meet him on Saturday.

Manohar Parrikar extremely critical: Goa CMO

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