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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
Tourists bringing gas cylinders, stoves to Goa to face strict action: Goa CM
April 04, 2025 9:02 pm
Addressing a press conference after chairing a meeting to review enforcement and implementation of new criminal laws in the state, CM Pramod Sawant said the crackdown against tourists cooking by the roadside, will ensure cleanliness and reduce garbage scattered along the roads in the state.
Goa activist arrested for ‘threat to bury Chief Minister alive’, Oppn slams ‘undemocratic suppression’
February 22, 2025 10:03 am
The statement is “likely to create or promote enmity between the general public and also provoke the public against the chief minister”, the FIR said. It added that the accused “committed public mischief and also committed criminal intimidation”.
Pitbulls, rottweilers to be banned in Goa after spate of incidents involving ‘dangerous dog breeds’
February 20, 2025 7:52 am
The decision follows a spate of recent incidents involving “aggressive” dog breeds.
Portuguese didn’t rule entire Goa for 450 years, Shivaji saved majority of Goans from conversion, CM says
February 19, 2025 10:08 pm
Sawant was speaking at a state-level event to celebrate Shiv Jayanti
Goa makes 'Mann ki Baat' mandatory for govt dept heads, says they should ‘actively’ tune into it
January 10, 2025 3:57 pm
The circular said ‘Mann ki Baat’ is a programme conceptualised to facilitate exchange of thoughts and ideas of the citizens on issues of daily governance.
No new ACs and cupboards, no additional posts: Goa govt’s mantra to curb ‘unnecessary expenditure’
January 08, 2025 7:37 am
The circular said the measures for rationalisation of expenditure are intended to curb unnecessary expenditure and provide funds for development activities.
Beef shortage looms in Goa as traders down shutters after clash with cow vigilantes
December 25, 2024 12:04 am
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant warned of action against those who “take law into their own hands”.
‘My wife has never interfered…’: Singed by Sanjay Singh’s cash-for-jobs allegations, Goa CM Sawant hits back
December 12, 2024 11:21 am
The alleged “cash-for-jobs” scam pertains to hundreds of victims, who were reportedly lured to pay vast sums to the accused after being promised jobs in various government departments.
‘Happy I’m an Indian now’: Pakistan-born Christian man becomes 2nd Goan resident to get citizenship under CAA
December 11, 2024 9:32 am
Shane Sebastian Pereira, whose family is from Demello Vaddo in North Goa’s Anjuna, was born in Pakistan’s Karachi on August 4, 1981.
‘Govt jobs are on sale’: In Goa, woman's arrest opens can of worms, gives Opposition some firepower
December 08, 2024 10:16 pm
Sawant has rejected allegations levelled by Cong, AAP against him, his family and BJP over the scam as "baseless", maintaining that he has given a “free hand to police” to probe it impartially.
