Pics by Rajtilak Naik in Panaji
Daijiworld Media Network - Goa (MB)
Panaji, Aug 15: Churchill Alemao's turning into a Congress supporter was amply rewarded with his being made a minister on Tuesday, August 14 afternoon.
Save Goa Front MLA Churchill Alemao being administered ministerial oath by governor S C Jamir at a special function held in the Raj Bhavan at Dona Paula, Goa on late Tuesday evening. Churchill Alemao left the Goa Democratic Alliance along with his MLA and gave his party's support to the Digambar Kamat government in Goa
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat hugs Churchill Alemao soon after he was given the oath; Alemao during the National Anthem along with home minister Ravi Naik
Alemao briefing the media soon after the swearing in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan
Alemao in discussion with Ravi Naik and finance minister Dayanand Narvekar
Churchill's daughters during the ceremony
Alemao going through the text of oath before the ceremony
Babush Monserratte seen with Alemao during the press briefing at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday
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