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Manohar Parrikar sworn in as CM for fouth time, Floor test on Thursday

After the Supreme Court cleared the decks for the BJP government in Goa by refusing the plea of Congress, the Goan stalwart has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Goa for the fourth time.

After the poll result on March 11, BJP has shown the support of 21 out of the 40 newly elected MLAs.

The apex court at the same time directed conducting of the floor test on Thursday. The swearing in ceremony is touted to take place at 5 PM on Tuesday.

Looking at the number game to reach the magic figure of 21 seats, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and Goa Forward Party (GFP) – and the independents take the BJP’s tally to 21 t in the 40-member House.

Besides BJP’s 13 MLAs, three each from MGP and GFP and two independent members have pledged support for government formation under Parrikar.