New Goa CM proves BJP-led govt’s majority in Assembly

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Wednesday proved the majority of his BJP-led government in the Assembly, comfortably winning a floor test in the House.
When Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo asked for division of votes, 20 MLAs supported the confidence motion in the two-day old government, while 15 legislators opposed it. The strength of the 40-member Assembly is now 36, after death of two members and resignation by two others.
The change in leadership in the coastal state was necessitated due to the death of then chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday. After winning the floor test, Sawant appealed to House members to “be positive”, echoing a message given by Parrikar earlier. PTI)