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Bandhara work at Khadshi restarts, to hit Pernem ryots

KERI: Despite stern opposition from affected villagers of Dodamarg taluka in Maharashtra and Pernem taluka in Goa, the Maharashtra government has resumed work of constructing a bandhara across Khadshi nallah. It is an attempt to dam the waters.

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Goa elections: Changing parties doesn’t mean people will elect Michael Lobo, says Devendra Fadnavis

CALANGUTE: Former Calangute BJP MLA and minister Michael Lobo joined Congress because he knew there was an anti-incumbency mood against him, BJP Goa election in-charge and Maharashtra leader of opposition Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.

The Times of India

Goa CM Pramod Sawant promises 2 cabinet berths for Salcete in post-poll govt

MARGAO: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said all eight constituencies of Salcete would stand by BJP this time.

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Goa polls: Rodolfo will keep ‘fighter’ mom’s promises, says Priyanka Gandhi

PANAJI: Former St Cruz MLA Victoria Fernandes, who represented the constituency for several terms, was an embodiment of ‘ladki hoon, laad sakti hoon’, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi said while campaigning for Victoria’s son, Rodolfo, on Monday.

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Goa polls: Priyanka Gandhi bats for more women in politics

PANAJI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi made a pitch for women to be given tickets to contest elections, stating that women are practical and can end the current hate-filled politics. Gandhi said that if women comprise half of the population, 50% representation should be given to women.

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Goa fighting to retain its identity in coming polls, says Priyanka Gandhi

PANAJI: With a lot at stake for Congress, its general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday made a strong pitch for the party in South Goa, addressing voters and party workers in Nuvem and Navelim constituencies.

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Four nabbed with drugs at resort in Visakhapatnam district

VISAKHAPATNAM: Vizag Rural cops arrested four persons and seized drugs from them at SVS resort in Kondakarla Ava in Visakhapatnam district on Monday. Police intensified the investigation to establish links of the accused persons with drug dealers in Goa.

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Goa Assembly elections | Sanquelim may not prove a cakewalk for Pramod Sawant

Seeking re-election for third time, the ‘accidental CM’ faces detractors from within and without BJP

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No space for Goa’s identity in BJP’s ideology, says Priyanka Vadra

Congress will allocate ₹500 crore from govt funds for employment generation if it comes to power, she says

The Hindu

Polarisation, corporations and Christian vote: What matters, doesn’t for Goa’s clergy in poll season

Election seasons in Goa over the years have seen the archdiocese of Goa, the Catholic church and clergy come under scrutiny for political activism and “interference”﹘as accused by opponents, especially the RSS, BJP and its affiliates.

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‘I am tired’: A single mother recalls failure to avail 4 schemes in Goa

In Goa, political parties have made big-ticket announcements targeting women voters, who make up 52 percent of the electorate, ahead of the assembly polls. Newslaundry met a 48-year-old single mother, who has been trying to avail four government schemes she is eligible for without any success for years. Anami Yadav,…

Newslaundry

News Analysis | Goa Assembly election: Will Catholic-dominated Salcete prove the BJP’s ‘Achilles Heel’?

With a Christian population of roughly more than 40% in the eight seats, Salcete has largely remained impervious to the BJP

The Hindu

'No change, no hope, no trust': Goa taxi driver on what ails politics in the state

This assembly election, around eight political parties are vying for voters' attention in the small state of Goa.

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Election coverage, women heroes, BJP's economic agenda

I just want to say that I am very impressed with the election coverage by Manisha and co. in Goa. I was not thinking about contributing to NL Sena, but the content I saw on YouTube made me contribute. Thank you and wish you good luck.

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If I win polls, you quit: Ex-Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar to Devendra Fadnavis

PANAJI: In an open challenge to Goa BJP election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis, former BJP chief minister and independent candidate Laxmikant Parsekar on Friday said that, if he loses in Mandrem, he will retire from politics, but, if he wins, Fadnavis should retire from politics.

The Hindu

In Goa, fight is between Congress and BJP, says Rahul Gandhi

In his presence, party candidates sign affidavits pledging not to defect

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INS Aditya provides prompt medical aid to critically injured fisherman near Goa

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Aditya provided prompt medical assistance to a critically injured fisherman on Thursday about 75 Nm West of Goa, informed PRO Defence, Mumbai.

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Another Election Show: AAP CM candidate says Goa an ‘encyclopedia for defections’

With Another Election Show at AAP Goa CM candidate Amit Palekar’s doorstep, Manisha and Atul ask him what his party can bring to the table, about his ties with party chief Arvind Kejriwal and views on leaders who jump ship. Palekar, who is set to contest the assembly election from…

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Ramesh rushes to Goa, meets Fadnavis in Goa

With his chances of joining the Cabinet brightening up, Ramesh Jarkiholi rushed to Goa to meet Devendra Fadnavis, his old friend and political contact in New Delhi. His visit is just ahead of the vis

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'We're human too': Goa's transgender voters on what it means to vote for the first time

After getting themselves registered in the electoral roll, nine transgender people in Goa will be able to vote in the upcoming assembly election for the very first time.

The Hindu

Kejriwal appeals to BJP, Congress voters to back AAP for ‘sake of Goa’s future’

‘It is BJP not AAP that is Delhi-centric party,’ he says

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Rise above party loyalty, give chance to honest politics: Kejriwal urges BJP, Cong workers to vote for AAP

Ahead of the Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress workers to vote for the AAP for the sake of the future of Goa.

The Hindu

News Analysis | Goa Assembly election: Has Trinamool Congress lost the plot in State?

It is felt that the TMC has struggled most to rid itself of the stamp of being an ‘outside party’ and has not been able to build a perception of ‘Goan-ness’

The Hindu

Goa Assembly election | Vote for AAP this time for sake of Goa’s future, Kejriwal urges supporters of other parties

Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP is contesting all the Assembly seats in Goa

Newslaundry

Morning Show Ep 7: Are Goa elections all about BJP versus Congress versus AAP? Not really

Atul, Manisha and Meghnad are moving on from Goa to other states – yes, they will be travelling to Uttarakhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

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