The Pratapsinh Rane-led Congress government in Goa [Images] on Friday won a crucial trust vote.

The House voted 17-16 in the government's favour, with Speaker Francisco Sardinha casting his vote after there was a tie.

United Goans Democratic Party legislator Mathany Saldhana was restrained from voting by the speaker by passing an ad-interim order.

It was all over within five minutes of the House assembling.

The confidence motion was put to vote amidst protests from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party members.

Earlier report:
Parrikar govt dismissed in Goa