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BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar inducted into Goa cabinet

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 12:29 PM IST India
BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar inducted into Goa cabinet

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BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar was sworn in as a cabinet minister in Goa on November 7, 2026, filling the vacancy left by the late Ravi Naik. His induction aims to bolster BJP support in the Mormugao region ahead of the 2027 state elections.

Key takeaways

  • The oath was administered by Governor P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju at Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula.
  • Amonkar won the 2022 Mormugao seat as a Congress candidate before joining BJP in 2022.
  • After switching parties, he became chairman of the Goa Sewage and Infrastructural Development Corporation.
  • The cabinet now has a full 12‑member roster, ending a year‑long vacancy.
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