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Goa BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar sworn in as cabinet minister
Governor P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju administered the oath of office to BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar at a ceremony in Panaji. The induction expands the Goa cabinet under Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
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Sankalp Amonkar, the BJP legislator from Goa, was formally inducted into the state cabinet on Monday following an oath-taking ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Dona Paula. Governor P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju administered the oath of office and secrecy to Amonkar in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other members of the cabinet.
The induction adds to the ministerial strength of the Sawant-led government, which has been navigating coalition dynamics following the 2022 state assembly elections. Amonkar's entry into the cabinet reflects the BJP's continued efforts to consolidate its position in the coastal state.
Details regarding Amonkar's portfolio assignment are expected to be announced separately by the Chief Minister's office. The expansion comes as the Goa government continues to address administrative and developmental priorities across various departments.