New BJP government in Goa will take oath after Holi, says state unit chief

New BJP government in Goa will take oath after Holi, says state unit chief

The new government in Goa will be sworn in after Holi, which falls on March 18, along with the three other states where BJP returned to power in recently-held polls, Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade said on Monday. “Swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Goa would be conducted post-Holi celebrations along with the … Read more

PM Narendra Modi thanks women, youth for BJP’s win in four states

PM Narendra Modi thanks women, youth for BJP’s win in four states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the trust in BJP due to its effective delivery on promises made to the people and transparent governance had helped the party retain power in four states. He said women and the youth had rallied behind BJP and the former were the driving force behind the party’s … Read more

60 pc MLAs in Goa switched parties in last five years, a ‘record’ in India: ADR report

60 pc MLAs in Goa switched parties in last five years, a ‘record’ in India: ADR report

Panaji, As many as 24 legislators in Goa, which is 60 per cent of the total strength of the 40-member state Assembly, have switched parties in the last five years, a report by an organisation has said. The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in its report that with this, Goa has set a unique … Read more