Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Goa CM Confirms Decision to Remove Minister Gaude
The Art and Culture Minister of Goa, Govind Gaude, was removed from his position by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
This happened about a month after Gaude accused the Tribal Welfare Department (led by the CM) of corruption.
The Chief Minister said it was his decision but didn't say why.
Gaude had previously been a minister.
The opposition party, Congress, called for the government to be removed due to the allegations.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant confirmed he made the decision to remove Govind Gaude from the cabinet.
The removal occurred approximately one month after Gaude alleged corruption in the Tribal Welfare Department.
Sawant, who heads the Tribal Welfare Department, did not elaborate on the reason for the removal.
Gaude, a tribal leader, was elected in March 2022 and previously served in the Sawant cabinet.
The Congress party demanded the government's dismissal following Gaude's allegations.
- Who
- Govind Gaude and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
- What
- Govind Gaude was removed from the Goa cabinet.
- When
- Wednesday, approximately one month after alleging corruption.
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- The Chief Minister did not specify the reason for the removal.
Government's Actions
Opposition's Stance
Minister's Removal
Government's Actions
Chief Minister Sawant removed Gaude from the cabinet.
Opposition's Stance
The Congress party demanded the government's dismissal.
Transparency
Government's Actions
The reason for the removal was not specified by the CM.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition implies corruption is the root cause.
- Position Removed
- Art and Culture Minister
- Name
- Govind Gaude
- Action
- Removed from Cabinet
- Initiated by
- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
- Allegations
- Corruption in Tribal Welfare Department
- Tenure Start
- March 2022
