Early morning today, when the whole country was sleeping, Goa speaker Pramod Sawant took oath as the 13th chief minister of the state. The 2am oath ceremony took place after BJP got letters of support from its allies on the assurance that both Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party leader Ramkrishna Dhavalikar would be made deputy chief ministers.

Bharatiya Janata Party's Pramod Sawant is the new Goa Chief Minister. He has replaced late Manohar Parrikar who took his last breath on Sunday evening.

Union minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Monday held talks with party leaders and alliance partner Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) in Panaji to discuss the name of new Goa chief minister following the death of Manohar Parrikar.

Four-time Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar has been cremated with full state honour.

Goa Chief Minister's Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday evening after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. According to live update, his body has been taken from Panaji to BJP head office and after 10:30 am his mortal remains will be shifted to Kala Academy in the capital city for public homage. People can pay their final tribute to the CM till 4 pm after which the funeral procession to Miramar area in Panaji will be held. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be present for the funeral.

Manohar Parrikar is better known for his impeccable record and simple lifestyle. Often seen in his trademark bush shirts and riding a scooter, he had an image that helped people find him accessible.

Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar passed away at the age of 63 after losing a battle to pancreatic cancer. He took his last breath at his son's residence in Goa.

Following the death of four-time Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar, the Central government has announced a full-day national mourning and declared the National Flag will fly at half-mast across the country.

Four-time Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away at his son's home in Goa after losing battle against pancreatic cancer.

Manohar Parrikar, Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister, passed away at the age of 63 after losing a battle against cancer. The announcement was made by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind.