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.

Goa: 2 MGP MLAs break away from party, merge legislative wing with 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.

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

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant retained home, finance and all other portfolios held by his predecessor Manohar Parrikar as he Friday allotted departments to his Cabinet colleagues, three days after taking charge.

New Goa CM allots portfolios; keeps home, finance with himself