Panaji, October 30, 2026: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the recent developments concerning political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in the Goa Legislative Assembly, particularly in light of the interim order passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay at Goa.
The meeting was attended by Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, Minister for Tribal Welfare Shri Ramesh Tawadkar, Advocate General of Goa Shri Devidas Pangam, BJP Goa President Shri Damu Naik, Adv. Narendra Sawaikar and prominent leaders and representatives of the ST community.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the legal implications of the High Court’s interim order and the necessary steps to safeguard the interests of the ST community.
It was unanimously decided to pursue the matter before the Hon’ble Supreme Court and take all necessary legal steps to ensure that the process of granting political reservation to the ST community is protected.
As part of the immediate course of action, a delegation led by Tribal Welfare Minister Shri Ramesh Tawadkar will visit New Delhi to hold discussions with Solicitor General of India Shri Tushar Mehta regarding the legal course of action and further proceedings before the Supreme Court.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant reiterated the Government’s firm commitment to ensuring political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe community in the Goa Legislative Assembly.
The Chief Minister emphasised that the State Government has consistently pursued this long-pending demand with the Central Government and will continue to make every possible effort to overcome legal hurdles and safeguard the constitutional and political rights of the ST community.
He further reaffirmed the Government’s resolve to secure political reservation for the ST community in the forthcoming 2027 Goa Legislative Assembly elections.
