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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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‘No Truth In Congress’ Claims’: Tawadkar Defends ₹4.5 Crore Prerna Divas Spending

Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has rejected Congress’ allegations of excessive expenditure on the 2026 Prerna Divas celebrations

17th Oct 2026 • 44 mins ago • 35 views

Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has rejected Congress’ allegations of excessive expenditure on the 2026 Prerna Divas celebrations, insisting that there is no truth in the claims surrounding the reported ₹4.5 crore spending.

Congress had questioned the expenditure on the event, alleging that more money than necessary had been spent.

Responding to the allegations, Tawadkar said tenders for the programme were floated after checking the market rates of the materials required. He maintained that there was no need to make allegations against him and said those seeking further details should approach the director concerned.

The minister’s clarification comes amid Congress’ questions over the cost of organising the event.A

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