Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Former Goa Leaders Kamat, Tawadkar Sworn In as Ministers
Two politicians, Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar, who used to be in different parties, have become ministers in the government of Goa.
Kamat was once the top leader of the state, and Tawadkar used to be the speaker of the assembly.
Kamat has switched between parties, including BJP and Congress.
Tawadkar has also changed parties.
Now they are both back in the government as ministers.
They are now part of the team to help their party do well in the upcoming elections.
Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar were sworn in as ministers in the Goa Cabinet.
Kamat previously served as Goa's chief minister from 2007 to 2012 and has switched parties multiple times.
Tawadkar resigned as Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly to become a minister.
Both Kamat and Tawadkar have held ministerial positions previously under BJP governments.
The appointments are intended to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Who
- Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar.
- What
- Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar were sworn in as ministers.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Goa.
- Why
- To strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
- New Ministers
- Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar
- Oath Administered By
- Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
- Chief Minister Present
- Pramod Sawant
- Kamat's Previous Role
- Chief Minister (2007-2012)
- Tawadkar's Previous Role
- Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly
- Party
- BJP