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CM meets PM on mining issue, hopeful of positive outcome

PANAJI

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi in separate meetings in New Delhi to discuss the mining issue and other matters.

In a series of tweets, Sawant later stated, “Called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. Had fruitful discussion on various matters, including mining.” 

“Later, met the Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi along with the secretary to discuss the mining matter at length. We are hopeful of a positive outcome in coming days.”

This is the chief minister’s first visit to national capital after the lockdown began in March. He is scheduled to return this evening.


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Govt using force to muzzle voices of Shel-Melauli villagers: AAP

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Sep 30, 2020, 3:25 PM IST
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Govt using force to muzzle voices of Shel-Melauli villagers: AAP

PANAJIAam Aadmi Party interim convenor Rahul Mhambre on Wednesday visited Valpoi amid the ongoing protest by Shel-Melauli villagers against the proposed IIT project. “It’s the voice of the people that matters in democracy. Villagers of Melauli demand a white paper from the government with details of the intent. Instead, the government is trying to use force to muzzle their voices,” Mhambre said.AAP volunteers staged a protest in front of Valpoi police station demanding…

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