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Goa MLA Sankalp Amonkar Sworn In as Minister in Pramod Sawant Cabinet
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:54 PM
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Goa legislator Sankalp Amonkar has taken oath as a minister in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's cabinet ahead of the 2027 state elections.
Goa MLA Sankalp Amonkar was sworn in as a minister in the state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The oath‑taking ceremony was conducted in the presence of senior party leaders and government officials. This appointment comes as the ruling party prepares for the upcoming 2027 Goa Legislative Assembly elections, signalling a strategic reshuffle of the cabinet. By expanding the ministry, the Sawant government aims to project renewed vigor and address key development priorities before the electoral contest. The new minister will be allocated a portfolio that aligns with the administration's agenda, though the specific department has not been disclosed publicly.