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Pramod Sawant
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- Born 24 April 1973
- Age 51
- Birth Place Mapusa, Goa India
- Profession Ayurveda Medical Practitioner, Politician
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (2008-present)
- In Office Speaker Of The Goa Legislative Assembly 22 March 2017 - 18 March 2019
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Pramod Sawant BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025
Pramod Sawant took oath as the new Chief Minister of Goa on March 18, 2019 following the death of Manohar Parrikar.
A two-time MLA representing Sanquelim constituency, Sawant is among the few leaders in the BJP groomed by Parrikar himself. A young leader, Sawant quickly grew through the ranks of ...
Pramod Sawant PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Sulakshana Sawant (2005), |
| Education | Tilak Maharashtra University (MSW) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Pramod Sawant
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly | 22 March 2017 - Present |
| Chief Minister of Goa | 19 March 2019 - Present |
PRAMOD SAWANT NEWS
In Goa, as crime spurt puts his govt on defensive, chief minister blames migrants
November 09, 2025 12:08 pm
Goa crime rise, Pramod Sawant migrants remark: Three murders have been reported in the past week, prompting the opposition to highlight ‘lawlessness’ in the state
Goa activist claims CM was behind cow dung attack on him; Sawant calls it sensationalism
October 12, 2025 3:05 am
After he was discharged from the Goa Medical College on Saturday, Kankonkar said the investigating officer did not question him regarding the involvement of any politician in the case, when his statement was recorded.
As Goa tourist season begins, the state's challenges: Prices, 'perception'
October 05, 2025 12:56 pm
Tourism in Goa is faced with many real challenges, from taxi monopolies to overcrowded beaches. But it also ails from a perception problem, Goans say. As the 2025-26 tourist season begins, here’s a status check
Iron ore handling in Goa wildlife sanctuary: State Wildlife Board recommends placing proposal before national board
October 01, 2025 7:10 am
Decision taken at State Board for Wildlife meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Assault on Goa activist triggers protests across Panaji, Chief Minister assures police protection
September 20, 2025 1:19 am
Day after six people assaulted Rama Kankonkar, CM Pramod Sawant met him in hospital and promised police protection to him and his family
As tribute to temple destroyed during Portuguese rule, Goa Cabinet approves corridor at Divar island
September 11, 2025 7:13 am
Hailing it as a ‘historic’ step and a tribute to the “plight of deity and the sacred site destroyed during the colonial era”, Sawant said that nearly 1,000 temples in Goa were destroyed by the Portuguese and this project is part of the government’s effort to restore such places of worship.
‘Manjunath changing surname to Fernandes’: MLAs object to ‘outsiders’ taking Goan names, CM vows crackdown
August 05, 2025 8:02 am
This came after Opposition legislators flagged complaints that people, especially those from outside the state, were fraudulently changing their surnames to traditional Goan ones to avail government schemes.
‘Congress culture’: Goa CM hits back at Karnataka Dy CM’s ‘mental balance’ jibe amid war of words over Mhadei water
July 26, 2025 6:36 am
He also said Shivakumar’s comments came from frustration. “When someone is frustrated, they speak like this. There is a competition among them on how low they can stoop when it comes to using such language,” he said.
After plans to ban Rottweilers and pit bulls, Goa govt introduces Bill to prohibit breeding of ‘ferocious’ animals
July 22, 2025 8:14 pm
In case a person suffers an injury or is killed by a “ferocious” animal, the Bill states that the legal representative of the deceased person can file a claim for compensation against the owner of the animal.
‘Noticed cases of love jihad’: Now Goa CM wants a law against ‘forced’ conversions
July 22, 2025 8:53 am
Calling on the Congress to support the government, Sawant said, “Recently, some targeted cases are occurring. You may say they are adults…they are in love, but when there are (specific) cases of targeting, then we will have to pay attention.”
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Lata Mangeshkar laid to rest: PM Modi, Uddhav, Fadnavis pay last respects
February 06, 2022 10:25 pm
Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away in the morning due to post-Covid-19 complications. She was 92. Her condition had deteriorated on Saturday and she was put on ventilator support in a critical condition.
