Goemkarponn desk
MARGAO: Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi has promised people of Curtorim to protect Goa of destruction of environment by scrapping coal hub and also creating jobs to provide income source to youths of Goa
He was addressing a meeting at Curtorim. Curtorim Candidate Moreno Rebello was present on the occasion.
GPCC President Girish Chodankar, MP Francisco Sardhina, and other leaders were present on the occasion.
Rahul Gandhi said that Congress is a secular party and always works for all. “Goa is facing challenges of employment and economic disaster has taken place in BJPs rule. We want to steer Goa and bring back on the track of employment and development.” He said.
“Chief Minister of Congress will listen to the public voice. We have not given tickets to defectors and have respected the sentiments of people. We gave new faces as per wishes of people.” He said.
Rahul Gandhi said that Goa is known for tourism and hence by bringing coal hub in the state it will not flourish. “I promise to scrap the coal hub and protect the environment of Goa.” He said.
“We have proposed a 500 crore fund for employment generation. Besides, we propose to spend our energy on making Goa an IT and Knowledge hub. When these concepts come into reality, it will help in the employment area.” He said.
Rahul Gandhi said that the situation of the tourism sector in Goa is worse. We need to focus on it and rejuvenate this area for the economy.
Sardinha said that BJP formed the government by killing democracy and hence people should teach a lesson to them.
“BJP robbed our MLAs and formed the government. They went against the wishes of people. Goans had given their support to Congress and not BJP.” he said.
Sardinha said that many patients died due to lack of oxygen during COVID times. ” BJP mismanaged the COVID and failed to provide oxygen to patients.” He said.
He said that BJP has ruined Goa on all fronts. ” Congress always worked in the interest of people. But BJP always worked against the wishes of the people.” He said.
Moreno Rebello appealed to people to vote for him and support Congress to form govt. ” We will form a stable government for the betterment of Goa.” He said.
Amarnath Panjikar
Chairman, Media Cell
GPCC