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AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged a “complete collapse” of law and order in Goa and claimed that 1.7 lakh voters were deleted after the SIR. He further alleged that crores of voters were deleted across India. Pilot also said that despite several opposition parties in Goa, Congress workers are the ones working hard on the ground. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged that Goa has “two types of laws” — one for powerful people and another for local Goans. He claimed that powerful people come out of jail quickly, while also saying that despite several opposition parties, Congress workers are the ones visibly working hard on the ground. • GPCC president Girish Chodankar claimed that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state cabinet are “in panic” over Congress leader Sachin Pilot joining the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Sankhali on Gandhi Jayanti. Chodankar also alleged that Congress posters were torn and said the party is targeting the CM politically. • AICC leader Manikrao Thakare alleged that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is afraid of Congress and claimed that the tearing of party posters reflects the government’s concern over the Congress campaign in Goa. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Sachin Pilot has been a “blessing” for Congress in Goa, recalling that Pilot had campaigned for him and Carlos in their constituencies and both went on to win in the 2022 Assembly elections. • Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed Congress will secure a majority in the upcoming February elections, saying people are tired of the BJP government. He alleged the BJP seeks votes by dividing people along religious, caste and linguistic lines. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre and Goa government will work together to boost coconut and cashew production through technology and resources. A special coconut promotion scheme will also be formulated to improve production and productivity. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Goa can produce vegetables and other agricultural products locally, reducing dependence on supplies from outside. He assured all necessary support to help Goan farm produce reach global markets. • CM Pramod Sawant says vegetables and other agricultural produce from Goa will be exported to foreign markets through Mopa Airport. A dedicated warehouse is being developed, while farmers have been urged to focus on increasing cultivation and production. • CM Pramod Sawant says the Goa government has reached out to 52,400 farmers, connecting them with basic facilities and farming schemes. He also highlighted a 100% increase in vegetable production and exports, along with initiatives to empower farmers and Nari Shakti. AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged a “complete collapse” of law and order in Goa and claimed that 1.7 lakh voters were deleted after the SIR. He further alleged that crores of voters were deleted across India. Pilot also said that despite several opposition parties in Goa, Congress workers are the ones working hard on the ground. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged that Goa has “two types of laws” — one for powerful people and another for local Goans. He claimed that powerful people come out of jail quickly, while also saying that despite several opposition parties, Congress workers are the ones visibly working hard on the ground. • GPCC president Girish Chodankar claimed that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state cabinet are “in panic” over Congress leader Sachin Pilot joining the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Sankhali on Gandhi Jayanti. Chodankar also alleged that Congress posters were torn and said the party is targeting the CM politically. • AICC leader Manikrao Thakare alleged that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is afraid of Congress and claimed that the tearing of party posters reflects the government’s concern over the Congress campaign in Goa. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Sachin Pilot has been a “blessing” for Congress in Goa, recalling that Pilot had campaigned for him and Carlos in their constituencies and both went on to win in the 2022 Assembly elections. • Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed Congress will secure a majority in the upcoming February elections, saying people are tired of the BJP government. He alleged the BJP seeks votes by dividing people along religious, caste and linguistic lines. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre and Goa government will work together to boost coconut and cashew production through technology and resources. A special coconut promotion scheme will also be formulated to improve production and productivity. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Goa can produce vegetables and other agricultural products locally, reducing dependence on supplies from outside. He assured all necessary support to help Goan farm produce reach global markets. • CM Pramod Sawant says vegetables and other agricultural produce from Goa will be exported to foreign markets through Mopa Airport. A dedicated warehouse is being developed, while farmers have been urged to focus on increasing cultivation and production. • CM Pramod Sawant says the Goa government has reached out to 52,400 farmers, connecting them with basic facilities and farming schemes. He also highlighted a 100% increase in vegetable production and exports, along with initiatives to empower farmers and Nari Shakti.

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MANOHAR PARRIKAR IS ACHITECT OF MODERN GOA: CM

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"Manohar Parrikar is the 'Architect of Modern Goa'. He initiated many major projects in Goa as the Chief Minister and Union Defence Minister. He laid the foundation stone for the New Goa International Airport at Mopa and the New Zuari Bridge. He also initiated the Atal Setu project. He was the first Chairperson of Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC). The Corporation is in-charge of construction and maintenance of the Padma Bushan Manohar Parrikar Smriti Sthal. He also initiated social schemes such as Laadli Laxmi Scheme and Dayanand Social Security Scheme." CM Pramod Sawant said. CM Sawant paid floral tributes to the late Manohar Parrikar on his 4th Death Anniversary at his Samadhi and Smriti Sthal. Many Ministers, MLAs, politicians and well-wishers paid tribute to the late leader.

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