Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Goa Minister Confident Amidst Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation
A Goa minister, Subhash Phal Dessai, is talking about his job.
He says he thinks he's done a good job, even though he has less important portfolios.
He's been in the party a long time, doing different jobs.
He thinks he is valuable as a minister.
This all comes after the Chief Minister removed another minister.
The minister is hoping he won't be removed during a possible reshuffle, because he has worked hard.
Goa Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai expressed confidence about not being removed from the Cabinet despite holding 'chillar' portfolios.
Dessai stated he has performed well in his current portfolios: Archives, River Navigation, and Archaeology.
He has been a party member for 25-30 years, holding various positions from booth member to MLA.
Dessai believes being appointed Speaker would be a loss for the party due to his performance as a minister.
The reshuffle speculation arose after the Chief Minister dropped former Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude.
- Who
- Subhash Phal Dessai, Social Welfare Minister of Goa.
- What
- Minister Subhash Phal Dessai is confident he won't be dropped from the Goa Cabinet.
- When
- Amidst speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle.
- Where
- Goa.
- Why
- Due to a recent reshuffle and the minister's assessment of his own performance.
Minister's Perspective
Unstated Perspective
Performance Evaluation
Minister's Perspective
The Minister believes he has performed well in his roles.
Unstated Perspective
N/A
Value to the Party
Minister's Perspective
The Minister believes that removing him would be a loss for the party.
Unstated Perspective
N/A
- Minister
- Subhash Phal Dessai
- Portfolios Held
- Social Welfare, Archives, River Navigation, Archaeology
- Years in Party
- 25-30
- Previous Positions
- Booth member to MLA
- Former Minister Dropped
- Govind Gaude
- Chief Minister
- Pramod Sawant