The BJP government in Goa led by new chief minister Pramod Sawant is facing a floor test to prove its majority in the Assembly. The floor test was necessitated after the demise of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar, which brought down the number of legislators in the house to 36.

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12:45 pm IST Goa CM breaks down while speaking on condolence motion Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant breaks down while speaking on condolence motion on Manohar Parrikar.





11:45 am IST Michael Lobo assumes Speaker’s chair for today’s session Pramod Sawant, who was earlier the Speaker of the Assembly, had resigned from the post prior to his swearing-in as chief minister and handed over the charge to his deputy Michael Lobo, who assumed the Speaker’s chair for today’s session.



