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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday claimed that the present budget would be the last budget of the BJP government in Goa, asserting that people of the state will not give the party another opportunity to govern. Addressing the media in Panaji, Alemao said that the people of Goa will “show the door” to the BJP for what he described as arrogance, anti-people projects and alleged attacks on democracy. He accused the government of failing to control borrowings and public debt, stating that it continues to make hollow promises while spending taxpayers’ money on events for…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Concerns over the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Credit Framework (NCrF) were raised in the Goa Legislative Assembly, with legislators seeking clarity on instructional hours, student workload, and school infrastructure safety. MLA Altone D’Costa asked the Education Minister to clarify the total instructional hours mandated under the NCrF and NEP, their distribution, and the steps being taken to ensure uniform implementation across schools in the state. He also sought details on whether safety audits of school buildings had been conducted and if any infrastructure failures had been reported over the past five…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Goa Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Friday stated that the Mirabag Bandara issue has already been taken up with the state government, and a presentation will be made to the local villagers to address their concerns. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant added that he has personally discussed the matter with the local sarpanch, highlighting the government’s efforts to engage directly with the community. The move comes in the wake of recent protests in the Assembly visitors’ gallery, ensuring that the voices of the affected villagers are heard while the project continues.

“This is precisely where the Opposition must rise to the occasion. Too often, legislative sessions in the past have been consumed by disruptions, slogan shouting, and members rushing into the well of the House. Such scenes may create momentary drama but rarely result in meaningful accountability. When proceedings are repeatedly adjourned, the government escapes sustained questioning and public scrutiny. For an Opposition with just seven MLAs, every minute of Assembly time is invaluable. Question Hour, Calling Attention motions and debates on government policies provide opportunities to expose gaps in governance. A carefully framed question can compel a minister to reveal…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Goa’s Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the Mirabag Bandara project, stressing that water security will not be compromised. Addressing concerns over the project, Shirodkar said, “We are setting a precedent before the House and the public; no one can win elections like this. This issue is about water, and there will be no compromise.” Shirodkar highlighted the sacrifices made by citizens for the Selaulim dam, describing it as the lifeline of South Goa, and stated that the Mirabag project would continue along similar lines. Citing the Opa project, he asked,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The first day of the Goa Legislative Assembly’s Budget session on Friday witnessed a dramatic disruption when a group of locals staged a protest in the visitors’ gallery over the Mirabag Bandara project. The protest, which erupted shortly after proceedings began, coincided with Goa Forward Chief Vijai Sardesai raising an Adjournment Motion on the issue, catching members off guard. Protesters, holding placards and shouting slogans, disrupted the proceedings, prompting marshals and security personnel to intervene. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant demanded the immediate arrest of the demonstrators, describing them as “terrorist-minded” and warning that future incidents could escalate…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: All provisional zone change approvals under Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act in Pernem taluka have been temporarily put on hold, following objections raised by Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar. Speaking to the media, Arolkar said that State TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane has assured that no provisional approvals in Pernem will move forward for the time being. “I have introduced a private member’s Bill concerning zone changes and will raise all related issues in the Assembly. The legislature is the proper platform to address such matters and seek government assurances,” the MLA added.…