Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: Congress leader Chirag Naik has decided to extend his ongoing hunger strike opposing the proposed project at the Margao Municipal Garden, alleging that authorities are attempting to push it forward through different means while misleading the public about its nature.
Speaking to the media, Naik strongly condemned statements made by the chairperson during a recent press conference, accusing him of misleading the public. He claimed that while the project was described as a “renovation,” official documents clearly mention demolition of the existing structure and construction of a two-storey building under GSIDC at an estimated cost of ₹3.96 crore.
Naik alleged that the information shared by the chairperson was false and intended to misguide people. He also dismissed the presentation on the project, calling it a “cartoon,” and expressed serious concerns about public safety in the garden.
“Not a single parent feels safe leaving their children in this garden. Even the police are aware of where stolen items are hidden, yet no action is being taken,” he said.
Highlighting a sense of helplessness, Naik stated that his hunger strike is an effort to bring the truth before the public and prevent the project from being pushed ahead without transparency.
Advocate Archit Shantaram Naik, President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, extended support to Chirag Naik and backed the ongoing hunger strike, urging authorities to reconsider the project and address public concerns.
