An Ayurveda practitioner by profession, Pramod Sawant represents the Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Manohar Parrikar's funeral updates: The Central government has declared national mourning on Monday to grieve Manohar Parrikar, during which all schools and colleges in Goa were shut. National flags will fly at half-mast in Delhi and across the capitals of all the states and union territories.

Despite his declining health, Parrikar had presented two state budgets in 2018 and 2019. He had also attended serval public functions and the inauguration of a bridge across River Mandovi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails Manohar Parrikar as an unparalleled leader. \"A true patriot and exceptional administrator, he was admired by all. His impeccable service to the nation will be remembered by generations,\" PM Modi tweets on Manohar Parrikar's death.