Political activities are at a peak in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, and Punjab, for the formation of new governments after the announcement of Assembly Poll results. The BJP has retained power in four states, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, while Aam Aadmi Party has swept the Punjab Assembly Polls.<br />''<br />''Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant submitted his resignation to Governor P S Sreedharan yesterday paving the way for the formation of the new government. Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann met Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit to stake a claim for the formation of new government in Punjab. He will take oath as the Chief Minister on 16th March.<br />''<br />''In Manipur, BJP leader and former Education Minister has taken charge as Protem Speaker today. The Governor of Manipur L Ganesan appointed Rajen as Protem Speaker and administrated the oath at the Raj Bhawan in Imphal this morning in the presence of newly elected BJP legislator. Rajen who was former Education Minister has won from Lamsang constituency. Meanwhile, senior leaders of BJP are expected to arrive in Imphal today to finalize the formation of the new government. <br />''<br />''<br />