Pramod Sawant sworn in as Goa Chief Minister: Pramod Sawant was sworn in as the chief minister of Goa late night on Monday. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhawan in the state. Goa Governor Mridula Sinha administered the oath to Sawant. Following the death of chief minister Manohar Parrikar, the state developed a political crisis with Congress staking claim to form the government.