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The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa will remain closed to all tourists and visitors on Monday, 26th October 2026, from 1:00 PM onwards due to a special religious service.Tour operators, hotels, & guides are requested to take note. • A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern city of Nagqu • Sitaram Raul from Dodamarg, Sindhudurg, brings pride by winning the Category Winner title in the ‘Invertebrates’ category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa will remain closed to all tourists and visitors on Monday, 26th October 2026, from 1:00 PM onwards due to a special religious service.Tour operators, hotels, & guides are requested to take note. • A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern city of Nagqu • Sitaram Raul from Dodamarg, Sindhudurg, brings pride by winning the Category Winner title in the ‘Invertebrates’ category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee. • MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar said discussions on a possible alliance with the BJP are ongoing within the party. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remark that the decision would come from the top leadership, Dhavalikar said the final call will be taken after deliberations by the party’s leadership and working committee.

Episode 743 • 30th Mar 2026

Amit Patkar | President - GPCC | Head On | 300326

30th Mar 2026

About this episode

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this interview are solely of the interviewee. The channel doesn't subscribe nor Endorse these views or beliefs. In today’s Head On program we speak to Amit Patkar, President - GPCC on Ponda by-poll, alliance prospects & Curchorem abuse case. #HeadOn #HeadOnPrudent #Goa #GoaPolitics #GoaLegislativeAssembly #GoaNews #IndianPolitics #VijaiSardesai #Fatorda #FatordaMLA #PoliticalTalk #PolicyDiscussion #CurrentAffairs #IndiaNews #PondaByElection #PramodSawant #AmitPatkar #PondaBypoll #Opposition #AAPGoa #AamAadmiParty #IndianPolitics #politicalnews Timescode 00:00 – ADVT 00:47 – Startup 01:00 – Introduction 01:30 – Congress position in Ponda by-polls 02:36 - Congress candidate - Imported? 04:24 – Congress candidate - Loyal or Not? 07:44 - Why Ketan Bhatikar? 09:01 - Will AAP affect BJP votes? 12:48 – BJP talks about Ravi Naik – Congress quiet? 15:41 – Who are the 'Judas' ? 17:39 - Is Congress failing in alliance talks? 18:50 – Is alliance needed? 20:06 – Congress-GFP - Continue or End? 21:03 – Congress - RGP alliance - Possible after ZP polls? 24:41 - Curchorem seat - Will Amit Patkar fight? 25:14 - Curchorem abuse case 30:36 – Patkar, Alemao & Sardesai - Together soon? 31:45 – Closing

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