Hundreds of party workers watched the live coverage as Goa’s first Union cabinet minister took the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Parrikar was the first of 21 new ministers administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Pranab Mukherjee.
When Parrikar, fondly called ‘Bhai’, appeared on screen the crowd in Panjim leapt off their chairs cheering and burnt fire crackers. Many said that while this was a proud moment, they are saddened that he will remain away from Goa.
