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“More complex is the question surrounding the two point two lakh voters whose names or family lineage cannot be traced back to the 2002 rolls. They will appear provisionally in the draft but will need to submit proof of citizenship. Goa’s history of migration, layered identities and cross border ties makes this a sensitive exercise. Many families, especially in rural or coastal areas, may not have complete documentation. The intention to verify citizenship is valid, but officials must ensure that the process does not become arbitrary or burdensome. The strength of the Election Commission’s credibility depends on measured handling of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Congress today finalised its first set of 11 candidates for the December 20 Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, even as its efforts to form a pre-poll alliance faced internal disagreements, leaving talks with the Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) inconclusive. The Pradesh Election Committee (PEC), which met in Panaji late Monday evening, could not reach a consensus on whether the party should formally join hands with the two regional outfits. A senior PEC member confirmed the split in opinion, noting there was “no unanimity” on forming an alliance ahead of the polls. GPCC president…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) president Manoj Parab on Tuesday accused the Congress of “cheating” the party after alliance discussions between the two sides reportedly collapsed. Speaking to the media, Parab said the RGP had been waiting for the Congress to finalise the alliance framework, but the process was dragged on without clarity. “The Congress has cheated us. We were waiting for the alliance to happen, but they kept delaying and misleading us,” Parab alleged. He said the RGP Central Election Committee will meet later today to discuss the developments and decide the party’s next course of action…

Team Goemkarponn PALE: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections in Pale by offering prayers at Shri Laxminarayan Devasthan, Naveli–Sakhali, on Tuesday. The CM was joined by party karyakartas as the BJP formally rallied behind its ZP candidate, Shri Sundar Naik. Sawant said the campaign beginning with divine blessings symbolised the party’s commitment to development-driven governance. “I am confident that the people of Pale and North Goa will once again bless the BJP with a decisive mandate in the Zilla Panchayat elections, strengthening our Triple Engine Sarkar and accelerating all-round development for…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: The Sancoale Panchayat has tightened its stance on scrapyards operating within its jurisdiction following two major fire incidents reported in recent months. Sarpanch Anusha Yadav confirmed that showcause notices have been issued to all scrapyards in the area, along with on-site inspections to assess compliance. Yadav said the Panchayat will not permit any illegal scrapyard activity, emphasizing that the recent fires highlight the risks posed by unregulated operations. “We have issued showcause notices and conducted a site inspection. We will not allow illegal scrapyards to operate in our jurisdiction,” she stated. Panch member Santosh Desai added that…

New Delhi: Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday said his force’s aggressive posturing during Operation Sindoor in May forced Pakistan Navy to remain close to their ports. In his annual press conference, Admiral Tripathi also said that the Indian Navy maintained a high operational readiness, including in the Western Arabian sea, in the last seven-eight months following the hostilities with Pakistan. The Navy chief, without elaborating, said Operation Sindoor “remains in progress”. “The aggressive posturing and immediate action during Operation Sindoor, including deployment of the carrier battle group forced Pakistan Navy to remain close to their ports or…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goan filmmaker, legal historian and public advocate Dr Abhijit B. Patil has issued a strong condemnation of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over his controversial remarks referencing Chamunda Devi during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Dr Patil accused the actor of insulting a revered deity and hurting the sentiments of the Hindu community, saying Singh’s conduct on stage was unacceptable. “Art is not a license to insult. Stardom is not immunity from accountability. We will not tolerate the mockery of our deities. We stand for Dharma. We stand for Devi,”…