Laxmikant Parsekar Sworn-In as Goa’s Next Chief Minister
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Panaji, November 8, 2014: Goa Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has been sworn in as the state’s next Chief Minister.
Mr Parsekar was earlier chosen unanimously as the chief ministerial candidate, BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy announced today after a legislature party meeting.
Manohar Parrikar, who is expected to become the next Defence Minister of the country, earlier resigned as Goa Chief Minister. Mr Parrikar faxed his resignation letter to Governor Mridula Sinha at Raj Bhavan this afternoon, after meeting the Archbishop.
"I am very much happy to be unanimously elected to the post of chief minister," said Mr Parsekar, who is a legislator from Mandrem constituency.
With Mr Parrikar’s resignation, the entire state cabinet comprising 12 ministers, two of whom were from Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, was dissolved.
The fresh cabinet would be sworn-in along with the new chief Minister.
Courtesy: Ndtv
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