Video | Parrikar wins majority in floor test with support of 22 MLAs in Goa assembly

The crucial floor test turned out to be in favor of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar who proved his majority in the state assembly on Thursday. Followed by the directions of the apex court, Parrikar, who claimed to have support of 21 MLAs including 13 of the BJP got a total of 22 MLAs to secure the majority for chief minister's post.

The decks for his swearing-in were cleared after a bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar refused to grant the stay on the Congress’ plea and ordered a floor test.

Here are the Live updates:

#12:46 PM

Everyone voluntarily came and voted, none of them were kept in a hotel room or secluded common place as was the case of opposition: Manohar Parrikar

#12:45 PM

It is a government of coalition & decision in this regard will be taken by the coalition: Goa CM Parrikar on question of need of deputy CM pic.twitter.com/HZ8v3bgHzX

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 16, 2017

#12:43 PM

It was only hype possibly because there was a demand that was coming that Digvijaya step down as Gen secy: Manohar Parrikar,Goa CM

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 16, 2017

#12:41 PM

Digvijaya's claims that they have numbers, debunked. Right from the beginning they didnt have numbers: Manohar Parrikar,Goa CM pic.twitter.com/ZQ8O4VK0Qi

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 16, 2017

#12:40 PM

We have proved before the people of India, we had support of 23 and we proved it on the floor of house: Manohar Parrikar,Goa CM pic.twitter.com/Qkr1JiaADd

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 16, 2017

#12:31 PM

16 MLAs opposed, 22 supported and one was absent during the Goa floor test

#12:25 PM

22 MLAs support CM Manohar Parrikar in Goa assembly

#11:33 AM

Oath taking of MLAs underway at Goa assembly. pic.twitter.com/mN83FhrG6i

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 16, 2017

#11:31 AM

Floor test begins

#10:50 AM

As of now,I am with Congress party. I am going to vote for Congress: Vishwajeet Rane ,Congress on #Goa floor test pic.twitter.com/CUxvkm1pPQ

— ANI (@ANI_news) March 16, 2017

#10:00 AM

BJP Parliamentary Party meeting underway

#9:52 AM

PM Narendra Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting

#9:40 AM

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar reaches state assembly, ahead of floor test at special session

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