Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Ganesh Gaonkar Elected as Goa Assembly Speaker
Imagine the Goa Assembly is like a school, and they just picked a new principal.
Ganesh Gaonkar, from the BJP party, is now the new Speaker.
He got the most votes.
The Speaker's job is to make sure everyone in the Assembly follows the rules and to let everyone have a chance to speak.
Some people from other parties want the Speaker to be fair and not take sides.
They hope the new Speaker will listen to everyone, including those who have different ideas.
They also want more time to discuss important issues, such as forest rights and the state's safety.
BJP MLA Ganesh Gaonkar was elected Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly.
Gaonkar, a tribal leader, secured 32 votes, while the Opposition candidate received 7 votes.
The Speaker's post became vacant after Ramesh Tawadkar was inducted into the Cabinet.
Opposition members requested the Speaker to be neutral and allow them to speak on state issues.
AAP legislators requested discussions on the 'deteriorating' law and order in Goa.
- Who
- Ganesh Gaonkar (BJP)
- What
- Elected Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Goa Legislative Assembly
- Why
- Following the previous Speaker's induction into the Cabinet
Opposition Concerns
Ruling Party Perspective (Implied)
Speaker Neutrality
Opposition Concerns
The Opposition wants the Speaker to be neutral and not act on behalf of the ruling party, and allow them to speak and discuss the state's pressing issues.
Ruling Party Perspective (Implied)
Implied support for the new Speaker from the ruling party, as noted by the Chief Minister's confidence in Gaonkar.
Assembly Sitting Time
Opposition Concerns
The Opposition wants more time allotted for Assembly sessions, and discussions on important matters.
Ruling Party Perspective (Implied)
Not directly addressed in the article.
- New Speaker
- Ganesh Gaonkar
- Political Party
- BJP
- Votes Received
- 32
- Opposition Candidate
- Altone D’Costa
- Opposition Votes
- 7
- Assembly Size
- 40 members
- Previous Speaker
- Ramesh Tawadkar