Panaji: St Andre MLA Francis Silveira on Wesneday said that he stands with the people of Nauxi against the proposed Marina project.
On Sunday the locals at Nauxi held a huge protest against the government’s plans.
Speaking to reporters Silveira said he stands with the people in the agitation.
“This project has been there from 2010 and I have always opposed it. CM was out of station, I will meet him today and express my sentiments,” he said.
Silveira said that the CM can shift the project to more other tourism place like Calangute, Baga.
Meanwhile, Waste Management Minister Michael Lobo who is also MLA of Calangute added that he is ready to welcome the Marina project in his constituency if people agree there.
“We have two rivera Sinquerin and Baga, we can choose a site if people agree. The marina will bring in more tourists and give more jobs,” he added.
He states that marina could be temporary structure with pontoons.