Goa CM and Former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's Mortal begins and his last rites will held in Panaji. As Goa Congress claims to form a new government in the state after the demise of Parrikar, BJP made a decision and New Goa CM will take oath before Parrikar's Last Rites. BJP Goa President Vinay Tendulkar is now the frontrunner to become the next chief minister of Goa.