Goa, Aug. 13 -- The two parliamentary leaders also discussed the proposed Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Goa Legislative Assembly building.

Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and expressed gratitude for the Union Government's decision to implement Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in the state Assembly.

The move has paved the way for political reservation for ST communities in Goa's 40-member Legislative Assembly. The Union Government notified the relevant legislation on August 6, 2026, initiating the process for reserving Assembly constituencies for tribal candidates.

During the meeting, Gaonkar and Birla also discussed plans for the proposed Silver Jubilee celebrations marking 25 years o...