Goa, May 31 -- The political drama that unfolded over the past week-sparked by Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude's public allegations of corruption in the Tribal Welfare Department-appeared to be winding down on Friday, as Gaude and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant shared the stage at Goa Statehood Day celebrations.

Gaude's remarks, made during a speech last Sunday, were widely interpreted as a veiled attack on CM Sawant, who currently holds the Tribal Welfare portfolio. The comments prompted a strong reaction from the Chief Minister, who called them "irresponsible" and vowed "necessary action." BJP State President Damu Naik confirmed that the party's central leadership had sought an explanation regarding the minister's outburst.

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