Goa Speaker Pramod Sawant was on Monday post-midnight sworn in as the 13th chief minister after letters of support from its allies. Vijai Sardesai and Ramkrishna Dhavalikar would be made deouty chief ministers. In a message on Facebook, Sawant said, “I have taken charge as Chief Minister with utmost humility and sense of gratitude towards my idol and mentor Manoharbhai. However the state mourning continues and hence I appeal to all my friends, family and karyakartas to refrain from presenting me with bouquets and greetings. Rather I look forward to your blessings and support in carrying ahead the glorious legacy of commitment towards good governance! Jai Hind!”
