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Goemkarponn desk Panaji: BJP candidate for Panaji constituency Shri Atanasio Monserrate aka Babush is geared up for the electoral battle as Goa goes to polls on February 14. Unfazed by multiple opponents in the State’s capital city, Babush is confident of winning a landslide victory. In service of the people for over two decades, Babush maintained that Panaji voters will elect him over other candidates yet again. “I am not bothered about my opponents. It doesn’t matter to me who is contesting against me. I have dedicated myself to the service of the people and will continue to do so.…

Goemkarponn desk PONDA: People from Ponda want three significant issues to prioritise whoever comes to power – the Upgradation of Ponda Sub District Hospital, Solving parking problems and bringing employment-oriented industries in Ponda. In the run-up to the 2022 Assembly Election, Ponda locals claim several problems, but they want politicians to solve their three main issues on a priority basis, haunting them for decades. “The elections come and go, but the problems remain as it is. These three main demands include the up-gradation of the Ponda sub-district hospital, solving parking problems and bringing employment-oriented industries at Bethora industrial estate,” say locals.…

AERIAL VIEW Yes, political parties are responsible for giving a platform to the tainted persons to come to power. But are the political parties only to be blamed? What about the people who cast their votes for some petty benefits? While commenting, we often say, “Politics is a very dirty game. Politics is made only for corruption. We can say corruption is a part of politics.” But in reality, do we elect clean candidates. But how much do we really practice this when casting our vote? Do we think twice before casting or choosing the vote? Or we simply press…

Parrikar’s decision to stop mining was wrong Did not offer a ticket to Reginald; His decisions have been childish Goemkarponn Editor SURAJ NANDREKAR speaks to former minister and former Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on a host of issues, including his switch to Congress, the 2019 Coup in Congress, the mining saga, denial of ticket to Reginald etc.   Excerpts: Goemkarponn: After winning twice on the BJP ticket, now you are going to voters asking for votes on the hand symbol for the first time. How has been the response? Micheal Lobo (ML): People of the Calangute constituency, especially…

– Essence of Democracy is under threat – Congress and Goa Forward to complain with EC Goemkapronn desk PANAJI: The Congress and Goa Forward Party on Monday alleged that BJP is using government machinery to sabotage the campaign of the opposition, fearing defeat. On Monday, Congress General Secretary Sunil Kawthankar and Goa Forward General Secretary (Org) Durgadas Kamat addressed a press conference in Panaji and said that BJP will have to face the music if extreme action is taken against alliance partners. Sunil Kawthankar said that the essence of democracy is under threat as BJP is using government machinery to…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: The Aam Aadmi Party CM candidate Amit Palekar took a shot at Power Minister Nilesh Cabral on Sunday, saying a 3000 per cent increase in Cabral’s wealth within five years explains why the state does not offer free electricity to Goans. Palekar stated that Cabral’s 2015-2016 balance sheet shows that he had Rs. 9,50,474, while his 2019-2020 balance sheet says he has a total income of Rs.3,19,72,632. This represents a 3000 per cent increase. Referencing Phir Hera Pheri (2006) dialogue, which has inspired a myriad of memes, Palekar asserted that Cabral knows the ’25 Din Mein Paisa…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Days after former Chief Minister, the late Manohar Parrikar’s son, Utpal Parrikar, resigned as a state executive member and primary member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Goa Desk Incharge CT Ravi requested Utpal to reconsider his decision and come back party. “Manohar Parrikar has always worked for BJP’s win. I request his son Utpal Parrikar reconsider his decision and fulfil his father’s dream. Only BJP can give people a stable govt,” said CT Ravi. The BJP leader further said that only the ruling party can give people a stable government. He announced that Union Home Minister Amit Shah would visit…