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

12:45 pm IST

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.