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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to attend the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Goa on October 18: Sources • US President Donald Trump has issued a waiver from sanctions, restrictions and duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing national interest. • CM Pramod Sawant warns Panchayat Secretaries of suspension if they obstruct the ‘Mhaje Ghar ’ scheme despite the Deputy Collector issuing the required certificate. The warning came during the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ programme in Pernem, where public grievances were addressed. • GFP chief Vijai Sardesai alleges voter list manipulation during SIR, claiming around 50 voters were shifted from Curtorim to Fatorda and 4,500 votes deleted in Fatorda. Calling the upcoming election “rigged,” he warns of court action if authorities fail to act. Sardesai says GFP will launch a campaign against alleged “vote chori” and urges people to check whether their names remain on the electoral roll. • BJP leader Dayanand Sopte has demanded party action against Minister Mauvin Godinho over his statements in support of MGP MLA Jit Arolkar. Sopte said he would complain to CM Pramod Sawant, urging him to direct ministers and MLAs to refrain from making such statements. He warned that if an inquiry is not conducted, his karyakartas will not remain silent, adding, “This is not anyone’s bapai-cho fat.” Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to attend the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Goa on October 18: Sources • US President Donald Trump has issued a waiver from sanctions, restrictions and duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing national interest. • CM Pramod Sawant warns Panchayat Secretaries of suspension if they obstruct the ‘Mhaje Ghar ’ scheme despite the Deputy Collector issuing the required certificate. The warning came during the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ programme in Pernem, where public grievances were addressed. • GFP chief Vijai Sardesai alleges voter list manipulation during SIR, claiming around 50 voters were shifted from Curtorim to Fatorda and 4,500 votes deleted in Fatorda. Calling the upcoming election “rigged,” he warns of court action if authorities fail to act. Sardesai says GFP will launch a campaign against alleged “vote chori” and urges people to check whether their names remain on the electoral roll. • BJP leader Dayanand Sopte has demanded party action against Minister Mauvin Godinho over his statements in support of MGP MLA Jit Arolkar. Sopte said he would complain to CM Pramod Sawant, urging him to direct ministers and MLAs to refrain from making such statements. He warned that if an inquiry is not conducted, his karyakartas will not remain silent, adding, “This is not anyone’s bapai-cho fat.”

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CCP Election Petition: Court Reserves Verdict For October 31

North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court has reserved its judgment on a petition challenging the recent CCP elections

17th Oct 2026 • 9 hours ago • 199 views

The North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court has reserved its judgment on a petition challenging the recent CCP elections over an alleged breach of ballot secrecy and voter confidentiality. The respondent councillors have sought dismissal of the petition, contending that only the High Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate a challenge to the validity of the Rules. The court will pronounce its verdict on 31 October.

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