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Live updates: Goa governor allowing BJP to indulge in horsetrading, claims Congress

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 19, 2019, 02:50:57 IST

Live updates: Goa governor allowing BJP to indulge in horsetrading, claims Congress

Four-time Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who passed away on Sunday after prolonged illness, was cremated with full state honours in Panaji. Pramod Sawant has been sworn in as the Goa CM. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

02:50 (IST) Mar 19

I have to provide a stability & move ahead together with all allies: Pramod Sawant

02:36 (IST) Mar 19

"Governor is acting as an agent of BJP and this will be remembered as the darkest day in Indian democracy," the Congress said in a statement.

02:21 (IST) Mar 19

Swearing in ceremony of Pramod Sawant and other leaders in Raj Bhavan has ended.

02:15 (IST) Mar 19

11 leaders, including Sudin Dhavalikar of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward Party, also take oath at the Raj Bhavan as cabinet ministers.

Goa: 11 leaders, including Sudin Dhavalikar of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward Par… https://t.co/qhNx04dsPl
— ANI (@ANI) 1552941636000

01:56 (IST) Mar 19

Pramod Sawant takes oath as the new Chief Minister Goa, at the Raj Bhavan.

Goa: Pramod Sawant takes oath as the new Chief Minister of the state, at the Raj Bhavan. https://t.co/bFq1j1B80t
— ANI (@ANI) 1552940498000

01:51 (IST) Mar 19

Former speaker Pramod Sawant sworn in as chief minister of Goa

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01:49 (IST) Mar 19

The swearing process has begun with Goa Governor announcing the appointment of Pramod Sawant as chief minister.

01:47 (IST) Mar 19

Goa governor Mridula Sinha arrives for the swearing in of Pramod Sawant as Goa chief minister.

01:00 (IST) Mar 19

The oath ceremony of the new chief minister is expected to be held shortly, reports ANI.

00:59 (IST) Mar 19

CM-designate Pramod Sawant says going to Raj Bhavan to take oath: PTI

00:57 (IST) Mar 19

Party has given me a huge responsibility, I will try my best to carry it out in the best possible manner: Pramod Sawant

Pramod Sawant: Party has given me a huge responsibility, I will try my best to carry it out in the best possible ma… https://t.co/b80EVAOmls
— ANI (@ANI) 1552936951000

00:44 (IST) Mar 19

Alliance partners' Ramkrishna Dhavalikar of MGP and Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward to be deputy chief ministers.

00:43 (IST) Mar 19

Pramod Sawant to be sworn in as 13th CM of Goa.

00:29 (IST) Mar 19

Goa Congress: We're strongly condemning undemocratic action of Goa Governor for not allowing our single largest party to form the govt

Sunil Kawthankar, Goa Congress: We're strongly condemning undemocratic action of Goa Governor Mridula Sinha for not… https://t.co/xzOf1JZFkG
— ANI (@ANI) 1552935255000

00:16 (IST) Mar 19

Goa forward party chief Vijai Sardesai along with his MLAs has also arrived at Raj Bhavan.

00:14 (IST) Mar 19

Union minister Nitin Gadkari as well as Ayush minister Shripad Naik have arrived at Raj Bhavan.

00:03 (IST) Mar 19

BJP has got the letter of support from GFP, MGP and independents. The party will now head to the Raj Bhavan to stake claim for forming the government.

23:13 (IST) Mar 18

Goa's deputy speaker Michael Lobo said that the swearing-in of the new chief minister, which was scheduled to be held at 11 pm at the Raj Bhavan, has been called off (IANS)

21:29 (IST) Mar 18

Swearing-in ceremony of the next chief minister likely to be held at 11pm today: Sources

20:47 (IST) Mar 18

MGP MLAs Manohar 'Babu' Ajgaonkar and Deepak Prabhu Pauskar likely to join BJP to increase its number in assembly from 12 to 14 MLAs

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