Pramod Sawant Resigns, BJP Keeps Up Suspense On Goa Chief Minister
NDTV
While the BJP is all set to form the government in the coastal state, the party has kept suspense over the Chief Minister.
BJP's Pramod Sawant resigned as Chief Minister of Goa today as the party prepares to form a government for the third consecutive time. The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the state (winning 20 out of 40 seats) as results for the assembly elections were declared on Friday; it also secured the support of a key regional player, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), and three Independent MLAs.
"With blessings of the people of Goa, the BJP is once again going to form the Government in the state which will work on the principles of Antyodaya. Goa will continue to prosper with the Double Engine Sarkar under the dynamic leadership of PM Modi," Mr Sawant tweeted
While the BJP is all set to form the government in the coastal state, the party has kept suspense over the Chief Minister.
There are reports that the party is looking to replace Mr Sawant who won by a thin margin of around 666 seats traditional Sankahlim Seat.
