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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
As Covid cases fall, Goa to reopen schools from February 21
February 17, 2022 9:58 pm
On Wednesday, the Union health ministry had directed states to ease or even do away with the additional restrictive measures that had been imposed to deal with the third wave of the pandemic.
Ahead of Goa polls, PM Modi repeats attack on Nehru
February 11, 2022 4:33 am
PM Modi reminded Goans of what he said in the Rajya Sabha two days ago, when he had made a similar attack on Nehru for not sending armed forces to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule for 15 years only to protect his “peace-loving global image”.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant: 'BJP is contesting under my leadership. I have faith party will give me chance to serve as CM again'
February 09, 2022 3:22 pm
Goa CM Pramod Sawant, who took over after the death of the popular Manohar Parrikar, is up against not just the lingering Covid effects, anti-incumbency and internal dissension, but also high-voltage campaigns by new entrants AAP and TMC.
Pramod Sawant to contest his Sanquelim seat, Utpal Parrikar denied Panaji ticket
January 21, 2022 6:58 am
The BJP’s first list of 34 candidates for the 14 February Goa polls has 11 OBC, 9 Christian and 2 women candidates; the party has fielded Congress veteran Pratap Rane’s daughter-in-law Deviya Rane against him from his Poreim bastion.
Goa limits gatherings as cases rise
January 07, 2022 10:25 pm
On Friday, the test positivity rate in Goa was 21.72 percent as the number of active cases in the state climbed to 5,931. Of the 1,432 cases that were new, 14 patients were hospitalised while 418 were isolated at home.
Supporters of Goa ex-minister facing abuse charges protest
December 17, 2021 2:31 am
🔴 It was Amonkar’s complaint against him, based on video, audio and WhatsApp chats as alleged evidence of sexual exploitation, that saw Naik submit his resignation to CM Pramod Sawant.
Goa minister resigns hours after Congress names him in 'sex scandal', CM says resignation accepted for 'free and fair probe'
December 16, 2021 7:21 am
🔴 Naik’s resignation may come as a major embarrassment to the BJP government in Goa in the run up to the legislative assembly polls slated for February, 2022. He is a three-time MLA and also served as the power and housing minister in 2012.
BJP MLA alleges irregularities in recruitment in govt departments; Goa CM Pramod Sawant says he will look into it
December 12, 2021 12:58 am
🔴 “The list of names that came up is without anybody’s signature and is incorrect. I have found out from my department. I have told him (Monserrate) that it is not the correct list and he was okay with it. This issue has been resolved,” Rane said.
Minister accused of harassment: Will take action if complaint filed, says Goa CM Sawant
December 09, 2021 3:51 am
🔴 Congress leader Girish Chodankar had alleged that a minister in Sawant’s cabinet “sexually exploited” a woman.
Goa CM hints at prominent leaders joining BJP soon
December 04, 2021 5:48 am
"Anyone can hold anyone's hand but in 2022, there is going to be a BJP government in Goa once again," said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
