Updates: Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant faces floor test, House condoles Manohar Parrikar’s death

The BJP government in Goa led by new chief minister Pramod Sawant is facing a floor test to prove its majority in the Assembly. The floor test was necessitated after the demise of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar, which brought down the number of legislators in the house to 36.:

12:45 pm IST

Panaji: Newly sworn-in Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant takes charge at his office, in Panaji, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (PTI Photo) (PTI3_19_2019_000051B) (PTI)

Goa CM breaks down while speaking on condolence motion

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant breaks down while speaking on condolence motion on Manohar Parrikar.

11:45 am IST

Michael Lobo assumes Speaker’s chair for today’s session

Pramod Sawant, who was earlier the Speaker of the Assembly, had resigned from the post prior to his swearing-in as chief minister and handed over the charge to his deputy Michael Lobo, who assumed the Speaker’s chair for today’s session.

11:40 am IST

BJP-led govt in Goa faces floor test

The BJP government in Goa led by new chief minister Pramod Sawant is facing a floor test to prove its majority in the Assembly. Goa governor Mridula had called a session of the Assembly at 11:30 am for the test vote.