 Sardesai claimed that he would act as a watchdog of "Geomkarponn" ("Goanness") in the government and that he had supported the BJP-led government for stability and development.Vijai Sardesai was sworn in as a cabinet Minister in the Government of Goa headed by Manohar Parrikar on 14 March 2017.The other two Goa Forward Party legislators, Vinoda Paliencar and Jayesh Salgaonkar were also sworn in as cabinet Ministers.