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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 ...the party beginning as a karyakarta. More importantly, Sawant is the only leader in the party right now who has the backing of the RSS and has no political baggage. While Sawant’s candidature for chief minister does not face much opposition from the two allies, the demand for portfolios is what delayed the decision. What ministries MLAs of Vijai Sardesai’s GFP and Deepak Dhavalikar’s MGP get will be closely watched should the BJP want the government to remain till 2022. The BJP, though, was left with no choice. Vishwajit Rane, who recently switched sides from the Congress, was not given the top post given that has barely been with the party for a year. The BJP also did not consider the two Christian MLAs in the party — Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo and MLA Mauvin Godinho — for the chief ministership for obvious reasons.

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

‘Hold polls outside peak season’: Tourism industry writes to Goa CM Pramod Sawant

May 30, 2026 6:24 am

Jack Sukhija, president, TTAG said: “... As you are aware, December represents the zenith of Goa’s tourism calendar.”

Goa CM Pramod Sawant undergoes angioplasty at Pune Hospital

March 20, 2026 8:09 pm

In a video message, Goa Pramod Sawant said that during his visit to Pune, he underwent routine investigations at Ruby Hall Clinic.

Opposition flags ‘SIR deletion’, Goa CM says he’ll seek deadline extension

January 16, 2026 2:19 am

Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said the door-to-door process of SIR, conducted within a short window, ‘cannot become the sole test of a voter’s existence’

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

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.

👁 Delison custodial death
The 100-day vigil: How a custodial death case ended in a state-ordered cremation
India19 min ago

After 100 days, the body of 26-year-old Dalit man Akash Delison was finally removed from a government hospital and cremated under police protection. His family had demanded justice for his alleged death in police custody and refused to accept the body until all 16 involved officers were arrested. Despite actions taken, their demand for accountability remains unmet.

PRAMOD SAWANT PHOTOS

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.

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