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Goa Legislative Assembly
8th Goa Assembly
Type
Type	Unicameral
Term limits	5 years
History
Founded	January 9, 1964 (1964-01-09)
Leadership
Speaker of the House	Ramesh Tawadkar, BJP since 29 March 2022
Deputy Speaker of the House	Joshua D'Souza, BJP since 22 July 2022
Leader of the House (Chief Minister)	Pramod Sawant, BJP since 19 March 2019
Deputy Leader of the House	Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane, BJP since 28 March 2022
Leader of the Opposition	Yuri Alemao, INC since 30 September 2022
Deputy Leader of the Opposition	Cruz Silva Additional Charge, AAP since 30 September 2022
Structure
Seats	40
Political groups	Government (33)   NDA (33)   BJP (28)   MGP (2)   IND (3) Official Opposition (7)   INDIA (6)   INC (3)   AAP (2)   GFP (1) Other Opposition (1)   RGP (1)
Elections
Voting system	First past the post
Last election	14 February 2022
Next election	2027
Meeting place
Goa State Legislative Assembly Complex, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa, India
Website
Goa Legislative Assembly

The Goa Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the state of Goa in India. The Assembly meets at the Goa State Legislative Assembly Complex in Porvorim, Bardez. The Eighth Goa Legislative Assembly consists of 40 members. The assembly is in charge of the budget, the Assembly appropriates money for social programs, agricultural development, infrastructure development, etc. It is also responsible for proposing and levying taxes.

History

Following the end of Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa was placed under military administration headed by Lieutenant General Kunhiraman Palat Candeth as Lieutenant-Governor. On 8 June 1962, military rule was replaced by civilian government when the Lieutenant-Governor nominated an informal Consultative Council of 29 nominated members to assist him in the administration of the territory. The first Council met on 24 September 1962 in a meeting open to the public.

The Assembly first convened on 9 January 1964 in the Secretariat building (Adil Shah's Palace). Hence, 9 January is marked as "Legislator's Day" every year in Goa. In 1987, Goa became an Indian state and the number of seats in the Assembly was increased to 40.

The Assembly meets at the Goa State Legislative Assembly Complex in Porvorim, Bardez. The construction of the building began on 22 January 1994, and was completed on 5 March 2000.

Composition

Composition after 14 September 2022 when 8 Congress MLA switched party and joined BJP.

Members of Legislative Assembly

List of speakers

References

1. "BJP wins Goa, gets support of MGP and 3 Independents". Hindustan Times. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
2. "Infrastructure - Goa Legislative Assembly". Goavidhansabha.gov.in. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
3. "Legislators' day sees voices raised against agriculture bill". Goanconnection.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
4. "Legislators Day Celebrated". Goainfomedia.com. 9 January 2016. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
5. ^ "8 Goa Congress MLAs defect to BJP". The Indian Express. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.

External links

• Goa Lok Sabha Election 2019 Results Website Archived 9 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine
• Goa Legislature official site

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v t e State of Goa
History	History of Goa Bhojas of Goa Kadambas of Goa Goa Inquisition Portuguese conquest Portuguese rule Liberation movement Indian annexation 1967 status referendum
Government	Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly State seal Political parties Goa Police Fire and Emergency Services Goa civil code
Geography	Dudhsagar Falls Sonsogor Western Ghats Rivers
Districts	North Goa South Goa
Talukas	Bardez Bicholim Canacona Dharbandora Mormugao Pernem Ponda Quepem Salcete Sanguem Sattari Tiswadi
Cities	Panjim Margao Vasco da Gama Mapusa Ponda Old Goa
Heritage sites	Churches and Convents of Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Church of St. Augustine Se Cathedral St. Cajetan Church Old Goa Fontainhas Mahadev Temple Mangueshi Temple Shanta Durga Temple
Wildlife sanctuaries	Mollem Netravali Mahadayi Cotigao Bondla Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Flora and fauna
Education	Goa University Colleges Schools
Science	Goans in science National Institute of Oceanography National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
Culture	Comunidades Cuisine Goans Konkani people Konkani cinema Konkani language Literature Media Music Shigmo Zatra Goans in sports Tiatr
Sports	Teams Goa football team Goa cricket team Churchill Brothers S.C. Dempo S.C. Salgaocar F.C. Sesa Football Academy Sporting Clube de Goa Vasco S.C. FC Goa Stadia Fatorda Stadium Tilak Maidan Stadium Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium Competitions Goa Football League
Transport	Dabolim Airport Manohar Airport Kadamba Transport Corporation Konkan Railway Mormugao Port Trust
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