Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Goa CM Promises Quick ST Reservation Resolve
The Goa government is working on giving some seats in its assembly to people from Scheduled Tribes.
The chief minister, Pramod Sawant, said the problem will be fixed soon and asked the national government to help.
A tribal leader, Ramesh Tawadkar, said it could be done in about a month.
Goa will give four of its 40 seats to Scheduled Tribes.
A group called the United Tribals Association Alliance plans to protest on August 13 to support this change.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the ST reservation issue will be resolved soon.
Sawant has requested the central government to address the matter promptly.
Tribal leader Ramesh Tawadkar expects a settlement within 15 days to a month.
Goa plans to reserve four of its 40 assembly seats for Scheduled Tribes.
A mega protest by the United Tribals Association Alliance is scheduled for August 13.
- Who
- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Tribal leader Ramesh Tawadkar, United Tribals Association Alliance
- What
- Reservation of four seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly
- When
- Statement made on August 3; protest scheduled for August 13; settlement expected within 15 days to a month
- Where
- Goa, Panaji
- Why
- To provide representation for Scheduled Tribes in the state assembly
- Chief Minister
- Pramod Sawant
- Reservation seats
- 4 out of 40
- Assembly seats
- 40
- Protest date
- August 13
- Expected resolution time
- 15 days to a month