Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Pramod Sawant
Explanation:
. Pramod Sawant was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Goa on 19 March 2019.
. He succeeded Manohar Parrikar, who passed away on 17 March 2019.
. Pramod Sawant is a BJP MLA from the Sanquelim constituency.
. He was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Goa.
. He continues to serve as Chief Minister after the 2022 Goa Assembly elections.
Information Booster:
. Pramod Sawant became the youngest Chief Minister of Goa at the time of his appointment (around 45 years of age).
. He leads the BJP government with support from alliance partners like MGP and GFP.
Additional Knowledge:
Sudin Dhavalikar (Option a)
. Sudin Dhavalikar is a leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).
. He served as Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, not as Chief Minister.
Vijay Sardesai (Option b)
. Vijay Sardesai is the leader of the Goa Forward Party (GFP).
. He earlier served as Deputy Chief Minister and is currently in the opposition.
Shripad Nayak (Option d)
. Shripad Nayak is a Union Minister in the Government of India.
. He has never held the post of Chief Minister of Goa.